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Village Tech Schools

School · Village Tech Schools · Duncanville, TX

A charter school in Duncanville, TX where students score 18 points below what's typical for similar communities.

Charter

402 W DANIELDALE RD, Duncanville, TX 75137

  • Math 22% vs TX 44% (2024)
  • Reading 46% vs TX 54% (2024)
  • 90%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress3.3Needs Improvement25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data11
Annual Change-4.54 pts/yr
Data Period2013–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics3.5Needs Improvement25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency22% (2024 STAAR)
Reading/ELA Proficiency46% (2024 STAAR)
Math vs. State Avg-21.6 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-8.3 pts
Overall Proficiency34% (2024 STAAR, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)52% (model expectation from 2024 STAAR)
vs. Expected-18.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile16th
College Readiness5.4Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate90%+
AP Participation5.6%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment2.3Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio19.2:1
District spending per student$9,450
Chronic Absenteeism16.6%

Students at Village Tech Schools score 34% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 52%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 STAAR proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.

Math Proficiency22%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
44%(2024 STAAR)
ELA Proficiency46%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
54%(2024 STAAR)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 12-year record (2013–2024), then recovered 9 points since 2020, reaching 34% in 2024.

Show all 11 years
2013
Math
66%
ELA
80%
2014
Math
61%
ELA
74%
2015
Math
63%
ELA
71%
2016
Math
73%
ELA
75%
2017
Math
22%
ELA
37%
2018
Math
31%
ELA
43%
2019
Math
31%
ELA
43%
2020*
Math
19%
ELA
32%
2021*
Math
19%
ELA
32%
2022
Math
16%
ELA
43%
2024
Math
22%
ELA
46%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 39% (multi-year average, 2013-2024) · reading/ELA 52% (multi-year average, 2013-2024)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 22 test records from TX state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

50.5%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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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The neighborhood

Where Village Tech Schools 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 17Car-Dependent
  • Transit 0Minimal Transit
  • Bike 28Somewhat Bikeable
  • 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

$85,485

Median home value

$260,800

Median rent

$1,756/mo

College educated

30%

Homeownership

70.8%

Poverty rate

10%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 75137; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs2AP courses offered
5.6% participation·State avg: 2.4 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics13sports offered
6 boys'·7 girls'·25 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses4of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

3 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Newman International at Cedar HillCharter · enrollment unverified6.0PK–123.4 mi982Compare →
Golden Rule DesotoCharter · enrollment unverified6.6PK–123.5 mi467Compare →
Kingdom Collegiate AcademiesPrivate · tuition7.0privatePK–124.6 mi360Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

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.

Village Tech Schools

Schools in district
1
Rank in district
#1 of 1
District spending per student
$9,450NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
The source release did not match this district identifier.

Village Tech Schools is listed in VILLAGE TECH SCHOOLS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Village Tech Schools

Village Tech Schools is a public school in Duncanville, TX, part of Village Tech Schools, serving approximately 1,322 students in grades Pre-K-12th with a 19.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.8 out of 10 and ranks #7,715 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2024) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Village Tech Schools

What grades does Village Tech Schools serve?

Village Tech Schools serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.

How many students attend Village Tech Schools?

Village Tech Schools has an enrollment of approximately 1,322 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Village Tech Schools?

The student-teacher ratio at Village Tech Schools is 19.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Village Tech Schools rank in TX?

Village Tech Schools ranks #7,715 of 8,552 schools in TX.

What is Village Tech Schools's MySchoolScout rating?

Village Tech Schools has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.8 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 Village Tech Schools?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Village Tech Schools has 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2024) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2024).

Is Village Tech Schools a charter school?

Yes, Village Tech Schools is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.

Is Village Tech Schools a Title I school?

No, Village Tech Schools is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Village Tech Schools?

50.5% of students at Village Tech Schools 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 – 12th
Enrollment
1,322
Student-Teacher Ratio
19.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
69
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Dallas County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
16.6%
4-Year Graduation
90%+
Area population (ZIP 75137)
19,998
Area average commute
24.9 min
Area median age
40.2
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 75137; 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, 2013-2024; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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