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#6877 of 8,552 schools in TX

Fairmeadows EL

Elementary School · Duncanville ISD · Duncanville, TX

A Duncanville ISD elementary school where students score 3 points below what's typical for similar communities.

101 E FAIRMEADOWS DR, Duncanville, TX 75116

  • Math 38% vs TX 44% (2024)
  • Reading 29% vs TX 54% (2024)
  • 13.7:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress3.6Needs Improvement50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-4.46 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics4.7Below Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency38% (2024 STAAR)
Reading/ELA Proficiency29% (2024 STAAR)
Math vs. State Avg-5.6 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-25.3 pts
Overall Proficiency34% (2024 STAAR, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)37% (model expectation from 2024 STAAR)
vs. Expected-3.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile29th
Resources & Environment7.0Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio13.7:1
District spending per student$12,244
Chronic Absenteeism23.3%

Students at Fairmeadows EL score 34% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 37%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 STAAR proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.

Math Proficiency38%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
44%(2024 STAAR)
ELA Proficiency29%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
54%(2024 STAAR)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 14 points since 2020, reaching 34% in 2024.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
92%
ELA
98%
2010
Math
83%
ELA
84%
2011
Math
84%
ELA
89%
2012
Math
55%
ELA
68%
2013
Math
70%
ELA
72%
2014
Math
77%
ELA
80%
2015
Math
72%
ELA
67%
2016
Math
79%
ELA
59%
2017
Math
42%
ELA
27%
2018
Math
47%
ELA
37%
2019
Math
47%
ELA
37%
2020*
Math
17%
ELA
22%
2021*
Math
17%
ELA
22%
2022
Math
46%
ELA
39%
2024
Math
38%
ELA
29%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 58% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 55% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

89%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Fairmeadows 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 64Somewhat Walkable
  • Transit 21Minimal Transit
  • Bike 59Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,589/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Duncanville), 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

$60,835

Median home value

$220,100

Median rent

$1,400/mo

College educated

16.8%

Homeownership

59.4%

Poverty rate

9.9%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 75116; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Central ELEnrollment path unverified4.6PK–41.1 mi457Compare →
First Methodist SchoolPrivate · tuitionNot ratedPK–K1.3 mi8Compare →
James R Bilhartz JR ELEnrollment path unverified3.5PK–41.4 mi500Compare →
Genesis Campus Pre-k Thru 5Charter · enrollment unverified5.3PK–51.5 mi343Compare →

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.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Duncanville ISD

Schools in district
19
Rank in district
#4 of 17
District spending per student
$12,244NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
15.6%Census SAIPE · 2024

Fairmeadows EL is listed in DUNCANVILLE ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Fairmeadows EL

Fairmeadows EL is a public elementary school in Duncanville, TX, part of Duncanville ISD, serving approximately 438 students in grades Pre-K-4th with a 13.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 out of 10 and ranks #6,877 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Fairmeadows EL

What grades does Fairmeadows EL serve?

Fairmeadows EL serves students in grades Pre-K through 4th.

How many students attend Fairmeadows EL?

Fairmeadows EL has an enrollment of approximately 438 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Fairmeadows EL?

The student-teacher ratio at Fairmeadows EL is 13.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Fairmeadows EL rank in TX?

Fairmeadows EL ranks #6,877 of 8,552 schools in TX.

What is Fairmeadows EL's MySchoolScout rating?

Fairmeadows EL has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 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 Fairmeadows EL?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Fairmeadows EL has 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Fairmeadows EL a charter school?

No, Fairmeadows EL is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Fairmeadows EL a Title I school?

No, Fairmeadows EL is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Fairmeadows EL?

89.0% of students at Fairmeadows 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
Pre-K – 4th
Enrollment
438
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
32
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Dallas County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
23.3%
Area population (ZIP 75116)
19,780
Area average commute
25.4 min
Area median age
35.6
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 75116; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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