Information for the University Park Neighborhood in Dallas

Dallas, Texas

University Park

Nearby Neighborhoods: Highland Park, Devonshire, Greenway Parks, Glencoe Park, Knox/Henderson, Greenland Hills, University Meadows, Vickery Place, Lower Greenville, Cochran Heights, Ridgewood Park, Belmont Addition, Oak Lawn, Belmont, Preston Hollow, East Garrett Park, Swiss Avenue, Lakewood, Freedman's Town, Junius Heights, Munger Place, Lake Highlands, Abrams, Bryan Place, Mill Creek

Pros

Served by the excellent Highland Park School System.
Close to beautiful golf courses and shopping centers.
Low crime rates.

Cons

Sales and property taxes are much higher than the national average.
Homes are expensive and values are depreciating.

University Park is considered one of the most educated communities in the nation with over 70% of residents over the age of 25 in possession of a college degree. But, you don't have to be a genius to realize why University Park is a great place to live. Cozy homes, beautiful parks, and an excellent school system all contribute to the family-friendly vibe of the neighborhood. The area is also only 5 miles north of downtown Dallas where more opportunities for recreation and entertainment await residents.

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Restaurant Reviews

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Abacus Restaurant
Category: American (New)
4511 McKinney Ave
Dallas, TX 75205
23 Reviews
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Hibiscus
Category: American (New), Seafood, Steakhouses
2927 N Henderson Ave
Dallas, TX 75206
6 Reviews
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Dakota's Restaurant
Category: Steakhouses
600 N Akard St Ste 3300
Dallas, TX 75201
34 Reviews
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Tei Tei Robata
Category: Sushi Bars, Japanese
2906 N Henderson Ave
Dallas, TX 75206
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Craft
Category: American (New)
2440 Victory Park Lane Suite 100
Dallas, TX 75219

Schools & Demographics in University Park

Demographics
Schools

School	Grades	Type
University Park Elementary School	K - 5	public
Highland Pk Presbyterian School	K - 5	private
Hiller School	K - 8	private
Arch H McCulloch Interm School	4 - 6	public
Highland Park Middle School	7 - 9	public
Robert S Hyer Elementary School	K - 5	public
Highland Park High School	9 - 12	public
Christ The King School	K - 8	catholic
Episcopal Elementary School Of Dallas	K - 5	private
John S Armstrong Elementary School	K - 5	public

University Park Elementary School

3505 Amherst Ave
Dallas, TX 75225

Dr. Lynda Carter
Highland Park Independent School District

Special Features:

Advanced Placement
Alternative Programs
Before and After School Programs
English as a Second Language
Gifted and Talented
Magnet School
Site Based
Special Education

Students Per Grade:
1st	129
2nd	138
3rd	130
4th	132
Total students	644

Full-time Teachers	54
Student/Teacher Ratio	12
Number of Classrooms	30

Highland Pk Presbyterian School

3821 University Blvd
Dallas, TX 75205

Ms. Carrie Parsons

Special Features:

Advanced Placement

Students Per Grade:
Total students	301

Full-time Teachers	23
Student/Teacher Ratio	13
Number of Classrooms	18

Hiller School

3821 University Blvd
Dallas, TX 75205

Ms. Debbie Walker

Special Features:

Adult Education Classes
Alternative Programs
Before and After School Programs
Special Education
Vocational Tecnology Education

Students Per Grade:
Total students	43

Full-time Teachers	13
Student/Teacher Ratio	3
Number of Classrooms

Arch H McCulloch Interm School

3555 Granada
Dallas, TX 75205

Ms. Laurie Norton
Highland Park Independent School District

Special Features:

Advanced Placement
Alternative Programs
Before and After School Programs
Charter Schools
English as a Second Language
Gifted and Talented
Magnet School
Site Based
Special Education

Students Per Grade:
5th	505
6th	481
Total students	986

Full-time Teachers	51
Student/Teacher Ratio	19
Number of Classrooms	40

Highland Park Middle School

3555 Granada St
Dallas, TX 75205

Mrs. Laurie Norton
Highland Park Independent School District

Special Features:

Adult Education Classes
Advanced Placement
Alternative Programs
Before and After School Programs
English as a Second Language
Gifted and Talented
Magnet School
Site Based
Special Education

Students Per Grade:
7th	458
8th	509
Total students	967

Full-time Teachers	71
Student/Teacher Ratio	14
Number of Classrooms	60

Robert S Hyer Elementary School

3920 Caruth Blvd
Dallas, TX 75225

Mr. James Smith
Highland Park Independent School District

Special Features:

Adult Education Classes
Advanced Placement
Alternative Programs
Before and After School Programs
Gifted and Talented
Magnet School
Site Based
Special Education

Students Per Grade:
1st	115
2nd	112
3rd	98
4th	129
Total students	580

Full-time Teachers	46
Student/Teacher Ratio	13
Number of Classrooms	27

Highland Park High School

4220 Emerson Ave
Dallas, TX 75205

Mr. Dennis Cates
Highland Park Independent School District

Special Features:

Advanced Placement
Alternative Programs
Blue Ribbon School
English as a Second Language
Gifted and Talented
Magnet School
Site Based
Special Education

Students Per Grade:
9th	474
10th	513
11th	529
12th	465
Total students	1981

Full-time Teachers	139
Student/Teacher Ratio	14
Number of Classrooms	150

Christ The King School

4100 Colgate Ave
Dallas, TX 75225

Ms. Rosemary Seltzer
Diocese Of Dallas Education Office

Special Features:

Advanced Placement
Before and After School Programs
Gifted and Talented

Students Per Grade:
Total students	430

Full-time Teachers	34
Student/Teacher Ratio	13
Number of Classrooms	20

Episcopal Elementary School Of Dallas

4344 Colgate Ave
Dallas, TX 75225

Ms. Carol Casson

Special Features:

Adequate Yearly Progress
Advanced Placement
English as a Second Language
Gifted and Talented
No Child Left Behind

Students Per Grade:
Total students	450

Full-time Teachers	NOT REPORTED
Student/Teacher Ratio	NOT REPORTED
Number of Classrooms

John S Armstrong Elementary School

3600 Cornell Ave
Dallas, TX 75205

Ms. Mary Richey
Highland Park Independent School District

Special Features:

Advanced Placement
Alternative Programs
Before and After School Programs
English as a Second Language
Gifted and Talented
Magnet School
Special Education

Students Per Grade:
1st	119
2nd	98
3rd	108
4th	109
Total students	542

Full-time Teachers	48
Student/Teacher Ratio	11
Number of Classrooms	35

NOTE: The schools listed are designated from the center of the zip code and are just a sampling of the schools in this area. To find a particular school district and how it relates to a specific apartment, please contact the specific apartment directly. The schools listed below are located in the Dallas area. To learn more about each school, select a school from the list above.

Community Characteristics

Located in Dallas, this community has a population of 30,529

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