- Enrollment
- 2,119
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Dallas, TX
Highland Park Middle
Federal NCES profile for Highland Park Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 482325002359
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 6
📋 Attendance 67
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Highland Park Middle earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #25 of 52
- middle schools in Dallas · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.4:1
- students per teacher
- 939
- students enrolled
Highland Park Middle has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Highland Park Middle ranks #25 of 52 middle schools in Dallas, TX.
School address
District: Highland Park Isd · Texas
NCES ID 482325002359 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-69 students YoY
Highland Park Middle shrank from 1,037 students in 2022-23 to 968 in 2023-24 (-6.7%).
Teacher FTE held 70.3 → 70.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-69 students YoY 482325002359 · Dallas, TX Middle · MID · TRAD
939 enr · 13.4:1 · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Highland Park H S (2,119 students)
Highland Park Middle shrank from 1,037 students in 2022-23 to 968 in 2023-24 (-6.7%). Teacher FTE held 70.3 → 70.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Highland Park Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Highland Park
Highland Park H S
2,119 students
- This school
Highland Park Middle
939 students
- Mcculloch Inte
Mcculloch Intermediate School
871 students
- Bradfield El 578
Bradfield El
578 students
- Hyer El 485
Hyer El
485 students
- Michael M Boon 464
Michael M Boone El
464 students
What this shows Highland Park Middle reports 939 students on the CCD universe file.
How Highland Park Middle compares
Highland Park Middle is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.4:1 | ▼ 9% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 939 | top 13% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.4:1
Leaner classes than 63% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
939
Bigger than 90% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
13.4:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 39% in Texas - lower ratio than 61% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
13.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$12,216
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $14,348
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 470 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
9
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 79.4%
Asian 9.1%
Hispanic or Latino 6.7%
Two or More 3.6%
African American 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 79.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 35.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 35.5, Highland Park Middle is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Highland Park Isd reports $12,216 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Highland Park Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Highland Park H S | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mcculloch Intermediate School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bradfield El | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hyer El | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Michael M Boone El | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Highland Park Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 871
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 578
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 485
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 464
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~939 students)
Frequently asked questions about Highland Park Middle
How many students attend Highland Park Middle?
Highland Park Middle has 939 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Dallas, TX. CCD year-over-year: 1,037 (2022-23) → 968 (2023-24), down 69.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Highland Park Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Highland Park Middle is 13.4:1, which is 9% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 15% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Highland Park Middle?
The largest demographic group at Highland Park Middle is White at 79.4% of enrollment, in Dallas, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Highland Park Middle?
Highland Park Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Highland Park Middle rank among middle schools in Dallas?
By Resource Investment Index, Highland Park Middle ranks #25 of 52 middle schools in Dallas, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Dallas on the city page.
What other schools are in Highland Park Isd?
Besides Highland Park Middle, Highland Park Isd also operates Highland Park H S (2,119 students), Mcculloch Intermediate School (871 students), and Bradfield El (578 students). See the Highland Park Isd district page for the complete list.