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Duncanville Independent School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 18 public schools serving 11,912 students in Duncanville Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
Public Schools in Duncanville Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Texas public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public school average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
18 Schools
9,241 Schools
# Students
11,912 Students
5,517,636 Students
# Teachers
752 Teachers
371,379 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
District Rank
Duncanville Independent School District, which is ranked #1000 of all 1,201 school districts in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 94% has increased from 87% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#1013 out of 1204 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
46%
Graduation Rate
94%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.55
0.64
# American Indian Students
23 Students
17,976 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
111 Students
280,730 Students
% Asian Students
1%
5%
# Hispanic Students
6,522 Students
2,920,767 Students
% Hispanic Students
55%
53%
# Black Students
4,743 Students
706,694 Students
% Black Students
40%
13%
# White Students
261 Students
1,416,215 Students
% White Students
2%
26%
# Hawaiian Students
4 Students
8,717 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
248 Students
166,537 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
635
269,275
# Students in K Grade:
583
367,374
# Students in 1st Grade:
630
399,149
# Students in 2nd Grade:
699
395,722
# Students in 3rd Grade:
678
393,633
# Students in 4th Grade:
711
393,846
# Students in 5th Grade:
719
395,401
# Students in 6th Grade:
779
399,579
# Students in 7th Grade:
888
409,592
# Students in 8th Grade:
1,020
425,784
# Students in 9th Grade:
1,254
478,283
# Students in 10th Grade:
1,229
437,109
# Students in 11th Grade:
1,067
386,260
# Students in 12th Grade:
1,020
366,629
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,112 in this school district is less than the state median of $13,417. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,891 is less than the state median of $14,148. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$156 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$154 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,112
$13,417
Spending / Student
$12,891
$14,148
Best Duncanville Independent School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Summit Learning Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
900 S Cedar Rdg Dr 300a
Duncanville, TX 75137
(972) 708-2570
Duncanville, TX 75137
(972) 708-2570
Grades: 1-12
| n/a students
Rank: #22.
G W Kennemer Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
7101 W Wheatland Rd
Dallas, TX 75249
(972) 708-3600
Dallas, TX 75249
(972) 708-3600
Grades: 6-8
| 851 students
Rank: #33.
Fairmeadows Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
101 E Fairmeadows Dr
Duncanville, TX 75116
(972) 708-2700
Duncanville, TX 75116
(972) 708-2700
Grades: PK-4
| 408 students
Rank: #44.
Glenn C Hardin Intermediate School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
426 E Freeman St
Duncanville, TX 75116
(972) 708-3300
Duncanville, TX 75116
(972) 708-3300
Grades: 5-6
| 493 students
Rank: #55.
J Herman Reed Middle School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
530 E Freeman St
Duncanville, TX 75116
(972) 708-3500
Duncanville, TX 75116
(972) 708-3500
Grades: 7-8
| 564 students
Rank: #66.
Cj & Anne Hyman Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
8441 Fox Creek Trl
Dallas, TX 75249
(972) 708-6700
Dallas, TX 75249
(972) 708-6700
Grades: PK-4
| 456 students
Rank: #77.
Central Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
302 E Freeman St
Duncanville, TX 75116
(972) 708-2600
Duncanville, TX 75116
(972) 708-2600
Grades: PK-4
| 420 students
Rank: #88.
William H Byrd Middle School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1040 W Wheatland Rd
Duncanville, TX 75137
(972) 708-3400
Duncanville, TX 75137
(972) 708-3400
Grades: 7-8
| 594 students
Rank: #99.
Grace R Brandenburg Intermediate School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1903 Blueridge Dr
Duncanville, TX 75137
(972) 708-3100
Duncanville, TX 75137
(972) 708-3100
Grades: 5-6
| 395 students
Rank: #1010.
H Bob Daniel Sr Intermediate School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1007 Springwood Ln
Duncanville, TX 75137
(972) 708-3200
Duncanville, TX 75137
(972) 708-3200
Grades: 5-6
| 509 students
Rank: #1111.
Charles Acton Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
7095 W Wheatland Rd
Dallas, TX 75249
(972) 708-2400
Dallas, TX 75249
(972) 708-2400
Grades: PK-4
| 529 students
Rank: #1212.
James R Bilhartz Jr Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
6700 Wandt
Dallas, TX 75236
(972) 708-6600
Dallas, TX 75236
(972) 708-6600
Grades: PK-4
| 532 students
Rank: #13 - 1413. - 14.
Merrifield Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
102 E Vinyard St
Duncanville, TX 75137
(972) 708-2900
Duncanville, TX 75137
(972) 708-2900
Grades: PK-4
| 370 students
Rank: #13 - 1413. - 14.
S Gus Alexander Jr Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
510 Softwood Dr
Duncanville, TX 75137
(972) 708-2500
Duncanville, TX 75137
(972) 708-2500
Grades: PK-4
| 374 students
Rank: #1515.
Duncanville High School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
900 W Camp Wisdom
Duncanville, TX 75116
(972) 708-3700
Duncanville, TX 75116
(972) 708-3700
Grades: 8-12
| 4,501 students
Rank: #1616.
Clint Q Smith Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1010 Big Stone Gap
Duncanville, TX 75137
(972) 708-3000
Duncanville, TX 75137
(972) 708-3000
Grades: PK-4
| 313 students
Rank: #1717.
William Lee Hastings Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
602 W Center St
Duncanville, TX 75116
(972) 708-2800
Duncanville, TX 75116
(972) 708-2800
Grades: PK-4
| 534 students
Rank: #1818.
Mary E Smithey Pace High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
502 E Freeman St
Duncanville, TX 75116
(972) 708-2470
Duncanville, TX 75116
(972) 708-2470
Grades: 9-12
| 69 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Duncanville Independent School District?
Duncanville Independent School District manages 18 public schools serving 11,912 students.
What is the rank of Duncanville Independent School District?
Duncanville Independent School District is ranked #1000 out of 1,201 school districts in Texas (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Texas school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Duncanville Independent School District?
55% of Duncanville Independent School District students are Hispanic, 40% of students are Black, 2% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Duncanville Independent School District?
Duncanville Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Duncanville Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,891 is less than the state median of $14,148. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
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