Serving 517 students in grades 7-8, William H Byrd Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 517 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 30% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 32% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: William H Byrd Middle School serves the southeast part of Duncanville, TX, covering an area of approximately 9.3 square miles, with typical travel times of 5-10 minutes for families living within its attendance zone. The school is about 2.6 miles from the average zone boundary, reaching up to 3.8 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
William H Byrd Middle School's student population of 517 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has declined by 17% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
517 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
William H Byrd Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of William H Byrd Middle School is 0.54, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#6358 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
54%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
42%
13%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
3%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
1%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)40.4%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
75%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is William H Byrd Middle School's ranking?
William H Byrd Middle School is ranked #6358 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 40% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend William H Byrd Middle School?
517 students attend William H Byrd Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of William H Byrd Middle School students are Hispanic, 42% of students are Black, 3% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of William H Byrd Middle School?
William H Byrd Middle School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does William H Byrd Middle School offer ?
William H Byrd Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is William H Byrd Middle School part of?
William H Byrd Middle School is part of Duncanville Independent School District.
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