Duncanville ISD School District
School District · Duncanville, Texas
Avg Rating
3.8
out of 10
Schools
18
9 elem, 6 mid, 3 high
Enrollment
11,761
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.8:1
Avg Rating
3.8
out of 10
Schools
18
9 elem, 6 mid, 3 high
Enrollment
11,761
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.8:1
Evaluating Duncanville ISD?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Duncanville ISD as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
G W Kennemer Middle
Dallas · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Duncanville H S
Duncanville · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Glenn C Hardin Int
Duncanville · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Texas rank
#880 of 899
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-2.4
below Texas avg
Per-pupil spending
$12,244
$724 vs Texas median
District size
11,761 students
Much larger than Texas median
The short answer
Duncanville ISD ranks #880 of 899 Texas districts by overall school rating. Duncanville ISD's schools with real test data average 3.8/10 across 17 schools. Its top-rated schools are G W Kennemer Middle (5.7/10), Duncanville H S (4.6/10), and Glenn C Hardin Int (4.6/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 5.7/10 despite 81% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 1.8 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 ISD schools.
STAAR proficiency rose +7.1 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Duncanville ISD schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Duncanville ISD
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (17 of 18). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | G W Kennemer Middle | 5.7 / 10 |
| 2 | Duncanville H S | 4.6 / 10 |
| 3 | Glenn C Hardin Int | 4.6 / 10 |
| 4 | Central EL | 4.6 / 10 |
| 5 | Fairmeadows EL | 4.6 / 10 |
| 6 | J Herman Reed Middle | 4.5 / 10 |
| 7 | William Lee Hastings EL | 3.8 / 10 |
| 8 | Mary E Smithey Pace H S | 3.8 / 10 |
| 9 | Cj & Anne Hyman EL | 3.6 / 10 |
| 10 | James R Bilhartz JR EL | 3.5 / 10 |
See all 18 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Duncanville ISD
Duncanville ISD is a Duncanville, Texas school district serving 18 schools.The district educates 11,761 students with a student-teacher ratio of 15.8:1. District-level spending was $12,244 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 3.8/10, Duncanville ISD has schools with varying levels of academic achievement.
The highest-rated school in the district is G W Kennemer Middle, which has a composite score of 5.7/10.
In standardized testing, Duncanville ISD students show an average math proficiency of 50.4% and ELA proficiency of 54.6%.
The district includes 9 elementary schools, 6 middle schools, and 3 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Duncanville ISD, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Duncanville ISD with test data.
Schools in Duncanville ISD
18 schoolsElementary Schools9
Middle Schools6
District Details
- State
- Texas
- City
- Duncanville
- Total Enrollment
- 11,761
- Teachers (FTE)
- 746
- District spending per student
- $12,244NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 15.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Duncanville ISD?
Duncanville ISD has 18 schools in total — 9 elementary, 6 middle, and 3 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Duncanville ISD?
The average composite rating for Duncanville ISD is 3.8/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the district spending per student in Duncanville ISD?
Duncanville ISD's district-level spending was $12,244 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Duncanville ISD?
The average student-teacher ratio in Duncanville ISD is 15.8:1.
What is the top-rated school in Duncanville ISD?
G W Kennemer Middle is the highest-rated school in Duncanville ISD with a composite score of 5.7/10.
What are the test scores in Duncanville ISD?
Across schools in Duncanville ISD with test data, the average math proficiency is 50.4% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 54.6%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Duncanville ISD compare to other districts in Texas?
Duncanville ISD has an average school rating of 3.8/10 across 18 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Texas by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 3.8/10
- Math Proficiency
- 50.4%
- ELA Proficiency
- 54.6%
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Texas Education Agency, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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