Top 5 Best 75116 Texas Public Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 8,364 students in 75116, TX (there are 3 private schools, serving 65 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in 75116, TX are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
The top ranked public schools in 75116, TX are Ume Preparatory - Duncanville, Fairmeadows Elementary School and Glenn C Hardin Int. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 75116 have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Texas public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in 75116, TX have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public school average of 74% (majority Hispanic).

Best 75116, TX Public Schools (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Ume Preparatory - Duncanville
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
415 N Cedar Ridge Dr
Duncanville, TX 75116
(972) 296-0084
Grades: K-6
| 203 students
Rank: #22.
Fairmeadows Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
101 E Fairmeadows Dr
Duncanville, TX 75116
(972) 708-2700
Grades: PK-4
| 410 students
Rank: #33.
Glenn C Hardin Int
(Math: 34% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
426 E Freeman St
Duncanville, TX 75116
(972) 708-3300
Grades: 5-6
| 509 students
Rank: #44.
J Herman Reed Middle School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
530 E Freeman St
Duncanville, TX 75116
(972) 708-3500
Grades: 7-8
| 534 students
Rank: #55.
Central Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
302 E Freeman St
Duncanville, TX 75116
(972) 708-2600
Grades: PK-4
| 412 students
Rank: #66.
Duncanville High School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
900 W Camp Wisdom
Duncanville, TX 75116
(972) 708-3700
Grades: 8-12
| 4,549 students
Rank: #77.
William Lee Hastings Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
602 W Center St
Duncanville, TX 75116
(972) 708-2800
Grades: PK-4
| 522 students
Rank: #88.
Mary E Smithey Pace High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
502 E Freeman St
Duncanville, TX 75116
(972) 708-2470
Grades: 10-12
| 87 students
Rank: #99.
Advantage Academy
Charter School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
955 Freetown Rd
Duncanville, TX 75116
(214) 276-5800
Grades: PK-12
| 1,138 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in 75116, TX?
The top ranked public schools in 75116, TX include Ume Preparatory - Duncanville, Fairmeadows Elementary School and Glenn C Hardin Int.
How many public schools are located in 75116, TX?
9 public schools are located in 75116, TX.
What percentage of students in 75116, TX go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in 75116, TX are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in 75116, TX?
75116, TX public schools minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public schools average of 74% (majority Hispanic).

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