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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 2025 school year, there are 18 public schools serving 11,758 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 75% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
18 Schools
9,320 Schools
# Students
11,758 Students
5,529,984 Students
# Teachers
746 Teachers
374,844 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
District Rank
Duncanville Independent School District, which is ranked #1001 of all 1,196 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
0.54
0.64
# American Indian Students
18 Students
17,916 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
104 Students
296,049 Students
% Asian Students
1%
6%
# Hispanic Students
6,505 Students
2,942,422 Students
% Hispanic Students
55%
53%
# Black Students
4,633 Students
706,008 Students
% Black Students
40%
13%
# White Students
257 Students
1,384,941 Students
% White Students
2%
25%
# Hawaiian Students
7 Students
8,841 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
234 Students
173,807 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
668
275,832
# Students in K Grade:
603
361,958
# Students in 1st Grade:
620
385,427
# Students in 2nd Grade:
632
402,148
# Students in 3rd Grade:
712
399,623
# Students in 4th Grade:
693
398,690
# Students in 5th Grade:
663
399,071
# Students in 6th Grade:
735
402,143
# Students in 7th Grade:
829
406,424
# Students in 8th Grade:
909
414,179
# Students in 9th Grade:
1,295
472,263
# Students in 10th Grade:
1,200
438,622
# Students in 11th Grade:
1,154
406,207
# Students in 12th Grade:
1,045
367,397
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,283 in this school district is less than the state median of $13,387. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,060 is less than the state median of $14,116. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$156 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$154 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,283
$13,387
Spending / Student
$13,060
$14,116
Best Duncanville Independent School District Public Schools (2025)
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
| 783 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
| 438 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
| 474 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
| 514 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
| 425 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
| 457 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
| 524 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
| 387 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
| 454 students
Rank: #1111.
Charles Acton Leadershp Academy
(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
| 534 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
| 500 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
| 406 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
| 343 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: 9-12
| 4,607 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
| 335 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
| 490 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
| 87 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Duncanville Independent School District?
Duncanville Independent School District manages 18 public schools serving 11,758 students.
What is the rank of Duncanville Independent School District?
Duncanville Independent School District is ranked #1001 out of 1,196 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 $13,060 is less than the state median of $14,116. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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