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Duncanville Independent School District

This district's rating is based on its schools' test results; 10 is best. Learn more >

802 S Main St
Duncanville, TX 75137
Dallas County
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PH: (972) 708-2000
FAX: (972) 708-2020

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Grades PK-12
12,365 students
19 schools

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TAKS Results

Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 3

Reading

97% (2009)

97% (2008)

97% (2007)

98% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 89% in 2009.

Math

89% (2009)

89% (2008)

88% (2007)

92% (2006)
The state average for Math was 84% in 2009.

Source: TX Education Agency, 2008-2009

Grade 4

Reading

89% (2009)

87% (2008)

89% (2007)

87% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 84% in 2009.

Writing

96% (2009)

96% (2008)

95% (2007)

94% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 91% in 2009.

Math

90% (2009)

88% (2008)

89% (2007)

85% (2006)
The state average for Math was 86% in 2009.

Source: TX Education Agency, 2008-2009

Grade 5

Reading

86% (2009)

89% (2008)

89% (2007)

89% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 83% in 2009.

Science

76% (2009)

75% (2008)

67% (2007)

68% (2006)
The state average for Science was 84% in 2009.

Math

85% (2009)

83% (2008)

88% (2007)

89% (2006)
The state average for Math was 84% in 2009.

Source: TX Education Agency, 2008-2009

Grade 6

Reading

93% (2009)

93% (2008)

96% (2007)

96% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 91% in 2009.

Math

79% (2009)

80% (2008)

82% (2007)

83% (2006)
The state average for Math was 80% in 2009.

Source: TX Education Agency, 2008-2009

Grade 7

Reading

83% (2009)

85% (2008)

85% (2007)

81% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 84% in 2009.

Writing

93% (2009)

92% (2008)

96% (2007)

93% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 93% in 2009.

Math

70% (2009)

75% (2008)

73% (2007)

67% (2006)
The state average for Math was 79% in 2009.

Source: TX Education Agency, 2008-2009

Grade 8

Reading

96% (2009)

93% (2008)

91% (2007)

85% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 87% in 2009.

Social Studies

92% (2009)

82% (2008)

87% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 92% in 2009.

Science

70% (2009)

60% (2008)

67% (2007)

68% (2006)
The state average for Science was 72% in 2009.

Math

85% (2009)

80% (2008)

74% (2007)

69% (2006)
The state average for Math was 67% in 2009.

Source: TX Education Agency, 2008-2009

Grade 9

Reading

84% (2009)

86% (2008)

86% (2007)

86% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 93% in 2009.

Math

55% (2009)

55% (2008)

54% (2007)

44% (2006)
The state average for Math was 79% in 2009.

Source: TX Education Agency, 2008-2009

Grade 10

Social Studies

82% (2009)

79% (2008)

84% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 90% in 2009.

Science

48% (2009)

47% (2008)

41% (2007)

45% (2006)
The state average for Science was 66% in 2009.

English Language Arts

80% (2009)

75% (2008)

77% (2007)

81% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 88% in 2009.

Math

46% (2009)

45% (2008)

45% (2007)

44% (2006)
The state average for Math was 65% in 2009.

Source: TX Education Agency, 2008-2009

Grade 11

Social Studies

95% (2009)

93% (2008)

90% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 97% in 2009.

Science

75% (2009)

65% (2008)

65% (2007)

58% (2006)
The state average for Science was 85% in 2009.

English Language Arts

92% (2009)

88% (2008)

90% (2007)

89% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 92% in 2009.

Math

72% (2009)

63% (2008)

65% (2007)

60% (2006)
The state average for Math was 81% in 2009.

Source: TX Education Agency, 2008-2009

About the tests

In 2008-2009, the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS) was used to test students in reading in grades 3 through 9; in writing in grades 4 and 7; in English language arts in grades 10 and 11; in mathematics in grades 3 through 11; in science in grades 5, 8, 10 and 11; and in social studies in grades 8, 10 and 11.
TAKS is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Texas.
The grade 11 Exit Level TAKS is a high school graduation requirement.
The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

Testing in Texas: An Overview

See Texas' state standards

Compare all elementary, middle and high schools in this district

TAKS Results By Subgroup

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population

Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 3

Reading	This District
All Students	97%
Female	97%
Male	96%
African American	96%
Asian	100%
Hispanic	96%
Native American	n/a
White	100%
Economically disadvantaged	96%
Not economically disadvantaged	98%
Special education	88%
Not special education	97%
Limited English proficient	95%
Not limited English proficient	97%
Non-migrant	97%
Gifted/talented	100%

Math	This District
All Students	89%
Female	88%
Male	90%
African American	84%
Asian	91%
Hispanic	92%
Native American	n/a
White	94%
Economically disadvantaged	88%
Not economically disadvantaged	91%
Special education	71%
Not special education	90%
Limited English proficient	92%
Not limited English proficient	88%
Non-migrant	89%
Gifted/talented	100%

Source: TX Education Agency, 2008-2009

Grade 4

Reading	This District
All Students	89%
Female	93%
Male	86%
African American	87%
Asian	89%
Hispanic	91%
Native American	n/a
White	93%
Economically disadvantaged	88%
Not economically disadvantaged	94%
Special education	61%
Not special education	91%
Limited English proficient	79%
Not limited English proficient	89%
Non-migrant	89%
Gifted/talented	100%

Writing	This District
All Students	96%
Female	98%
Male	94%
African American	96%
Asian	100%
Hispanic	95%
Native American	n/a
White	97%
Economically disadvantaged	94%
Not economically disadvantaged	99%
Special education	86%
Not special education	96%
Limited English proficient	93%
Not limited English proficient	96%
Non-migrant	96%
Gifted/talented	100%

Math	This District
All Students	90%
Female	90%
Male	89%
African American	86%
Asian	89%
Hispanic	92%
Native American	n/a
White	97%
Economically disadvantaged	88%
Not economically disadvantaged	93%
Special education	67%
Not special education	91%
Limited English proficient	79%
Not limited English proficient	89%
Non-migrant	90%
Gifted/talented	100%

Source: TX Education Agency, 2008-2009

Grade 5

Reading	This District
All Students	86%
Female	86%
Male	87%
African American	86%
Asian	100%
Hispanic	85%
Native American	n/a
White	90%
Economically disadvantaged	85%
Not economically disadvantaged	90%
Special education	53%
Not special education	90%
Limited English proficient	60%
Not limited English proficient	88%
Non-migrant	86%
Gifted/talented	100%

Science	This District
All Students	76%
Female	71%
Male	81%
African American	73%
Asian	94%
Hispanic	76%
Native American	n/a
White	91%
Economically disadvantaged	73%
Not economically disadvantaged	84%
Special education	45%
Not special education	80%
Limited English proficient	47%
Not limited English proficient	78%
Non-migrant	77%
Gifted/talented	99%

Math	This District
All Students	85%
Female	85%
Male	86%
African American	80%
Asian	94%
Hispanic	89%
Native American	n/a
White	90%
Economically disadvantaged	83%
Not economically disadvantaged	90%
Special education	50%
Not special education	89%
Limited English proficient	72%
Not limited English proficient	86%
Non-migrant	85%
Gifted/talented	100%

Source: TX Education Agency, 2008-2009

Grade 6

Reading	This District
All Students	93%
Female	93%
Male	92%
African American	89%
Asian	95%
Hispanic	95%
Native American	n/a
White	97%
Economically disadvantaged	92%
Not economically disadvantaged	94%
Special education	64%
Not special education	95%
Limited English proficient	79%
Not limited English proficient	93%
Non-migrant	93%
Gifted/talented	100%

Math	This District
All Students	79%
Female	82%
Male	77%
African American	72%
Asian	100%
Hispanic	84%
Native American	n/a
White	89%
Economically disadvantaged	79%
Not economically disadvantaged	80%
Special education	40%
Not special education	82%
Limited English proficient	65%
Not limited English proficient	79%
Non-migrant	79%
Gifted/talented	100%

Source: TX Education Agency, 2008-2009

Grade 7

Reading	This District
All Students	83%
Female	86%
Male	79%
African American	78%
Asian	93%
Hispanic	85%
Native American	n/a
White	97%
Economically disadvantaged	80%
Not economically disadvantaged	88%
Special education	45%
Not special education	86%
Limited English proficient	50%
Not limited English proficient	84%
Non-migrant	83%
Gifted/talented	100%

Writing	This District
All Students	93%
Female	96%
Male	89%
African American	91%
Asian	100%
Hispanic	94%
Native American	n/a
White	97%
Economically disadvantaged	93%
Not economically disadvantaged	94%
Special education	68%
Not special education	96%
Limited English proficient	74%
Not limited English proficient	94%
Non-migrant	93%
Gifted/talented	100%

Math	This District
All Students	70%
Female	72%
Male	69%
African American	60%
Asian	87%
Hispanic	78%
Native American	n/a
White	87%
Economically disadvantaged	68%
Not economically disadvantaged	75%
Special education	28%
Not special education	74%
Limited English proficient	56%
Not limited English proficient	71%
Non-migrant	70%
Gifted/talented	100%

Source: TX Education Agency, 2008-2009

Grade 8

Reading	This District
All Students	96%
Female	96%
Male	96%
African American	97%
Asian	97%
Hispanic	95%
Native American	n/a
White	99%
Economically disadvantaged	95%
Not economically disadvantaged	98%
Special education	78%
Not special education	98%
Limited English proficient	70%
Not limited English proficient	98%
Non-migrant	96%
Gifted/talented	100%

Social Studies	This District
All Students	92%
Female	92%
Male	91%
African American	92%
Asian	93%
Hispanic	91%
Native American	n/a
White	96%
Economically disadvantaged	91%
Not economically disadvantaged	95%
Special education	68%
Not special education	94%
Limited English proficient	67%
Not limited English proficient	93%
Non-migrant	92%
Gifted/talented	100%

Science	This District
All Students	70%
Female	66%
Male	75%
African American	67%
Asian	90%
Hispanic	68%
Native American	n/a
White	88%
Economically disadvantaged	67%
Not economically disadvantaged	77%
Special education	28%
Not special education	73%
Limited English proficient	37%
Not limited English proficient	72%
Non-migrant	70%
Gifted/talented	98%

Math	This District
All Students	85%
Female	84%
Male	86%
African American	82%
Asian	90%
Hispanic	86%
Native American	n/a
White	87%
Economically disadvantaged	83%
Not economically disadvantaged	89%
Special education	53%
Not special education	87%
Limited English proficient	58%
Not limited English proficient	86%
Non-migrant	85%
Gifted/talented	98%

Source: TX Education Agency, 2008-2009

Grade 9

Reading	This District
All Students	84%
Female	85%
Male	82%
African American	82%
Asian	100%
Hispanic	82%
Native American	80%
White	96%
Economically disadvantaged	81%
Not economically disadvantaged	89%
Special education	39%
Not special education	89%
Limited English proficient	42%
Not limited English proficient	86%
Non-migrant	84%
Gifted/talented	100%

Math	This District
All Students	55%
Female	55%
Male	54%
African American	48%
Asian	84%
Hispanic	57%
Native American	80%
White	72%
Economically disadvantaged	51%
Not economically disadvantaged	61%
Special education	10%
Not special education	60%
Limited English proficient	24%
Not limited English proficient	56%
Non-migrant	55%
Gifted/talented	91%

Source: TX Education Agency, 2008-2009

Grade 10

Social Studies	This District
All Students	82%
Female	83%
Male	81%
African American	80%
Asian	96%
Hispanic	82%
Native American	n/a
White	92%
Economically disadvantaged	80%
Not economically disadvantaged	84%
Special education	39%
Not special education	87%
Limited English proficient	68%
Not limited English proficient	83%
Non-migrant	82%
Gifted/talented	100%

Science	This District
All Students	48%
Female	47%
Male	50%
African American	43%
Asian	80%
Hispanic	47%
Native American	n/a
White	74%
Economically disadvantaged	42%
Not economically disadvantaged	57%
Special education	12%
Not special education	53%
Limited English proficient	23%
Not limited English proficient	50%
Non-migrant	48%
Gifted/talented	98%

English Language Arts	This District
All Students	80%
Female	86%
Male	74%
African American	78%
Asian	81%
Hispanic	78%
Native American	n/a
White	92%
Economically disadvantaged	77%
Not economically disadvantaged	84%
Special education	30%
Not special education	86%
Limited English proficient	41%
Not limited English proficient	82%
Non-migrant	80%
Gifted/talented	100%

Math	This District
All Students	46%
Female	49%
Male	44%
African American	42%
Asian	76%
Hispanic	44%
Native American	n/a
White	68%
Economically disadvantaged	41%
Not economically disadvantaged	53%
Special education	13%
Not special education	50%
Limited English proficient	16%
Not limited English proficient	48%
Non-migrant	46%
Gifted/talented	96%

Source: TX Education Agency, 2008-2009

Grade 11

Social Studies	This District
All Students	95%
Female	94%
Male	96%
African American	94%
Asian	100%
Hispanic	95%
Native American	n/a
White	96%
Economically disadvantaged	94%
Not economically disadvantaged	96%
Special education	71%
Not special education	97%
Limited English proficient	93%
Not limited English proficient	95%
Non-migrant	95%
Gifted/talented	100%

Science	This District
All Students	75%
Female	72%
Male	78%
African American	72%
Asian	95%
Hispanic	73%
Native American	n/a
White	89%
Economically disadvantaged	69%
Not economically disadvantaged	81%
Special education	29%
Not special education	78%
Limited English proficient	39%
Not limited English proficient	76%
Non-migrant	75%
Gifted/talented	93%

English Language Arts	This District
All Students	92%
Female	95%
Male	89%
African American	92%
Asian	86%
Hispanic	93%
Native American	n/a
White	93%
Economically disadvantaged	92%
Not economically disadvantaged	92%
Special education	47%
Not special education	95%
Limited English proficient	67%
Not limited English proficient	93%
Non-migrant	92%
Gifted/talented	100%

Math	This District
All Students	72%
Female	70%
Male	74%
African American	65%
Asian	86%
Hispanic	75%
Native American	n/a
White	86%
Economically disadvantaged	66%
Not economically disadvantaged	77%
Special education	30%
Not special education	74%
Limited English proficient	44%
Not limited English proficient	72%
Non-migrant	72%
Gifted/talented	97%

Source: TX Education Agency, 2008-2009

About the Tests

In 2008-2009, the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS) was used to test students in reading in grades 3 through 9; in writing in grades 4 and 7; in English language arts in grades 10 and 11; in mathematics in grades 3 through 11; in science in grades 5, 8, 10 and 11; and in social studies in grades 8, 10 and 11.
TAKS is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Texas.
The different student groups are identified by the Texas Education Agency; if there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.
The grade 11 Exit Level TAKS is a high school graduation requirement.
The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

Testing in Texas: An Overview

See Texas' state standards

Accountability Rating

In 2008-2009 this district was rated "Academically Acceptable" by the Texas Education Agency. In 2007-2008, this district was rated "Academically Acceptable". In 2006-2007, this district was rated "Academically Acceptable".

Source: TX Education Agency, 2008-2009

About the Accountability Ratings

Texas uses Accountability Ratings to indicate the overall performance of each school and district.
The ratings are based on TAKS test results, dropout rates for grades 7 and 8 and school completion rates for grades 9 through 12.
Schools and districts rated under standard accountability procedures are designated as Exemplary, Recognized, Academically Acceptable or Academically Unacceptable.
Schools and districts rated under alternative education accountability (AEA) procedures are designated as either AEA: Academically Acceptable or AEA: Academically Unacceptable.

Testing in Texas: An Overview

Compare all elementary, middle and high schools in this district

Gold Performance Acknowledgments

In 2007-2008 this district was acknowledged by the Texas Education Agency for the following indicator(s):

Commended Performance: Reading/English Language Arts
Commended Performance: Writing

Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

About the GPA

Texas uses the Gold Performance Acknowledgments (GPA) to recognize schools and districts for performance on a range of indicators including, among others, test results in specific subject areas, college admission test results and attendance rates.
To be considered for the GPA, schools must have an Accountability Rating of "Academically Acceptable" or higher and must meet the acknowledgment criteria for one or more of the indicators. For example, to receive a GPA for attendance, Academically Acceptable high schools must meet the state's minimum acknowledgment threshold of 95% attendance rate.

Testing in Texas: An Overview

ACT Results

Composite

	This District¹	State Average¹	National Average²
Graduating class of 2006	20	20	21
Graduating class of 2005	20	20	21
Graduating class of 2004	20	20	21

¹Source: TX Education Agency
²Source: ACT

About the Tests

The ACT is a national college admission and placement examination.
ACT scores range from a low of 1 to a high of 36. The composite score is an average of the English, math, reading and science scores.

More about the tests

Teachers

Teacher Experience

Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008
	This District	State Average
Beginning teachers	5%	8%
1 to 5 years	34%	30%
6 to 10 years	25%	20%
11 to 20 years	19%	23%
21 or more years	17%	19%

Teacher Experience and Credentials: Issues to Consider >

Average Class Size

Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008
	This District	State Average
Kindergarten	21	19
Grade 1	21	19
Grade 2	19	19
Grade 3	19	19
Grade 4	21	20
Grade 5	23	22
Grade 6	25	21
Mixed grade (elementary and middle)	5	22
English (middle and high school)	24	20
Foreign language (middle and high school)	26	21
Math (middle and high school)	23	20
Science (middle and high school)	24	21
Social Studies (middle and high school)	26	22

How Important is Class Size? >

Students

Student Ethnicity

Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008
Ethnicity	This District	State Average
Black	44%	14%
Hispanic	43%	47%
White	10%	35%
Asian or Pacific Islander	3%	3%
Native American	<1%	<1%

How Important is Cultural Diversity at Your School? >

Student Subgroups

Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008
	This District	State Average
Economically disadvantaged	64%	55%
Special education	11%	10%
Gifted/talented students	6%	8%
Limited English proficient	14%	17%

The Achievement Gap: Is Your School Helping All Students? >

Spending Per Pupil

		This District	State Average
Total per pupil expenditures		$7,144	$7,733

Source: NCES, 2006-2007
Breakdown By Expenditure
Instructional	57%	60%
Support services	11%	10%
School leadership	10%	11%
Other expenditures	22%	19%

School Finance: Issues to Consider >