Best Schools in Duncanville, Texas
17 schools in the directory · 9 Elementary · 5 Middle · 2 High · 1 Other
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Use this page to compare every school in Duncanville by level, neighborhood, and district — and find the right fit, not just the top of the list.
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William Lee Hastings EL
Elementary · Duncanville ISD. Included in the current public-school comparison; compare it on the map and table below.
Central EL
Elementary · Duncanville ISD. Included in the current public-school comparison; compare it on the map and table below.
Fairmeadows EL
Elementary · Duncanville ISD. Included in the current public-school comparison; compare it on the map and table below.
The short answer
The top-rated public schools in Duncanville are William Lee Hastings EL (7.6/10), Central EL (5.5/10), and Fairmeadows EL (5.5/10), among 15 public schools meeting this comparison's coverage rules. Ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment (plus college readiness for high schools), with equity shown as context, not scored.
Schools
17
15 public · 2 private
Avg Score
4.5
15 public schools · out of 10
Districts
3
serving the city
Schools
17
15 public · 2 private
Avg Score
4.5
15 public schools · out of 10
Districts
3
serving the city
Rates 7.6/10 despite 88% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 2.8 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Duncanville public schools in the current comparison.
STAAR proficiency rose +7.1 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Duncanville public schools in the current comparison across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Duncanville
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite using public schools that meet the current coverage rules (Top 10 of 15 rated schools; 17 schools in the directory). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | William Lee Hastings EL | 7.6 / 10 |
| 2 | Central EL | 5.5 / 10 |
| 3 | Fairmeadows EL | 5.5 / 10 |
| 4 | S Gus Alexander JR EL | 5.4 / 10 |
| 5 | Mary E Smithey Pace H S | 5.3 / 10 |
| 6 | Glenn C Hardin Int | 5.2 / 10 |
| 7 | Merrifield EL | 4.7 / 10 |
| 8 | J Herman Reed Middle | 4.5 / 10 |
| 9 | Duncanville H S | 3.9 / 10 |
| 10 | Village Tech Schools | 3.9 / 10 |
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About Schools in Duncanville, Texas
Duncanville, Texas is home to 17 schools, including 15 public schools and 2 private schools. The city's schools span 9 elementary schools, 5 middle schools, and 2 high schools.
The 15 public schools in this comparison average 4.5 out of 10 on the MySchoolScout composite scale. The composite blends student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools.
The highest-scoring public school in this comparison is William Lee Hastings EL with a composite score of 7.6/10.
Duncanville is served by 3 school districts: UME PREPARATORY ACADEMY, VILLAGE TECH SCHOOLS, DUNCANVILLE ISD. These districts collectively serve 14,650 students.
Browse the schools below to compare ratings, test scores, enrollment, and other key metrics. Use the filters to focus on specific school levels or types that match your family's needs.
Elementary Schools
9 schools| # | School | Rating | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 490 students · Pre-K–4th | 7.6 | ||
| 2 | 457 students · Pre-K–4th | 5.5 | ||
| 3 | 438 students · Pre-K–4th | 5.5 | ||
| 4 | 343 students · Pre-K–4th | 5.4 | ||
| 5 | 406 students · Pre-K–4th | 4.7 | ||
| 6 | 253 students · Kindergarten–6th | 3.6 | ||
| 7 | 335 students · Pre-K–4th | 2.9 | ||
Private Schools2 schools Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models. Scores are not directly comparable across school types. | ||||
| 1 | 18 students · Pre-K–1st | Not Rated | ||
| 2 | First Methodist SchoolPrivate 4 students · Pre-K–Kindergarten | Not Rated | ||
Middle Schools
5 schools| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 474 students · 5th–6th | 5.2 |
| 2 | 514 students · 7th–8th | 4.5 |
| 3 | 387 students · 5th–6th | 3.7 |
| 4 | 524 students · 7th–8th | 3.3 |
| 5 | 454 students · 5th–6th | 2.3 |
High Schools
2 schools| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 87 students · 9th–12th | 5.3 |
| 2 | 4,607 students · 9th–12th | 3.9 |
Other Schools
1 school| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1,322 students · Pre-K–12th | 3.9 |
Schools in Duncanville
Duncanville, Texas · 17 schools
Schools by Level
- State
- Texas
- Elementary
- 9
- Middle
- 5
- High
- 2
- Other
- 1
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Common questions about schools in Duncanville, Texas
How many schools are in Duncanville, Texas?
Duncanville has 17 schools, including 15 public and 2 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the average school rating in Duncanville, Texas?
The average MySchoolScout composite score for 15 public schools meeting this comparison's coverage rules in Duncanville is 4.5 out of 10, built from student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools.
What is the top-ranked school in Duncanville, Texas?
The top-ranked school in Duncanville on MySchoolScout is William Lee Hastings EL with a composite score of 7.6/10.
What is the best elementary school in Duncanville, Texas?
The top-ranked elementary school in Duncanville on MySchoolScout is William Lee Hastings EL with a composite score of 7.6/10.
What is the best middle school in Duncanville, Texas?
The top-ranked middle school in Duncanville on MySchoolScout is Glenn C Hardin Int with a composite score of 5.2/10.
What is the best high school in Duncanville, Texas?
The top-ranked high school in Duncanville on MySchoolScout is Mary E Smithey Pace H S with a composite score of 5.3/10.
How many school districts serve Duncanville, Texas?
Duncanville is served by 3 school districts: Ume Preparatory Academy, Village Tech Schools, Duncanville ISD.
Are there private schools in Duncanville, Texas?
Yes, Duncanville has 2 private schools alongside 15 public schools.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Duncanville, Texas?
Among 15 public schools in Duncanville that meet this comparison's coverage rules and report a student-teacher ratio, the average is 15.6:1. This ratio varies by school, so families should check individual school profiles for specific classroom sizes.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools in Duncanville, Texas?
MySchoolScout rates schools using publicly available data from the NCES Common Core of Data and state education sources. Schools with enough data receive a 1-10 composite score built from Student Growth, Poverty-Adjusted Academic Achievement, and School Environment — plus College Readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context but not scored.
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