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#4472 of 8,552 schools in TX
Dunaway EL
Elementary School · Waxahachie ISD · Waxahachie, TX
A Waxahachie ISD elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 5th.
600 S HWY 77 S, Waxahachie, TX 75165
- Math 48% vs TX 44% (2024)
- Reading 43% vs TX 54% (2024)
- 12.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Dunaway EL score 46% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 46%).
2024 STAAR proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 48 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 46% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 67% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 67% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 30 test records from TX state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
65.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Dunaway EL sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Dallas-Fort Worth map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 22Car-Dependent
- Bike 30Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,796/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Waxahachie), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$84,780
Median home value
$308,100
Median rent
$1,473/mo
College educated
27.7%
Homeownership
67.2%
Poverty rate
8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 75165; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marvin Biomedical AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 4.5 | PK–5 | 1.6 mi | 491 | Compare → |
| St Joseph Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.3private | PK–8 | 1.6 mi | 105 | Compare → |
| The Childrens Montessori CenterPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 1.7 mi | 13 | Compare → |
| Wilemon Steam AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 8.9 | K–5 | 1.7 mi | 430 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Waxahachie ISD
- Schools in district
- 17
- Rank in district
- #8 of 16
- District spending per student
- $11,520NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 9.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Dunaway EL is listed in WAXAHACHIE ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Dunaway EL
Dunaway EL is a public elementary school in Waxahachie, TX, part of Waxahachie ISD, serving approximately 465 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 12.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10 and ranks #4,472 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 67% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
What's said publicly about Dunaway EL
Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated May 2026.
Sources (1)
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Dunaway EL
What grades does Dunaway EL serve?
Dunaway EL serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Dunaway EL?
Dunaway EL has an enrollment of approximately 465 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dunaway EL?
The student-teacher ratio at Dunaway EL is 12.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Dunaway EL rank in TX?
Dunaway EL ranks #4,472 of 8,552 schools in TX.
What is Dunaway EL's MySchoolScout rating?
Dunaway EL has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Dunaway EL?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Dunaway EL has 67% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Dunaway EL a charter school?
No, Dunaway EL is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Dunaway EL a Title I school?
No, Dunaway EL is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Dunaway EL?
65.6% of students at Dunaway EL qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 465
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 37
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Ellis County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 5.6%
- Phone
- (972) 923-4646
- Area population (ZIP 75165)
- 51,203
- Area average commute
- 27.4 min
- Area median age
- 34.4
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 STAAR · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 STAAR. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 STAAR · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 STAAR. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 75165; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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