Summary:
The 75116 zip code area of Duncanville, Texas is home to 8 schools, including 4 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 2 high schools, serving students from prekindergarten through 12th grade. While the schools in this area generally struggle to meet state academic benchmarks, one standout is Ume Preparatory Academy - Duncanville, a public charter elementary school that ranks among the top 35% of Texas elementary schools and significantly outperforms the district and state averages on standardized tests.
In contrast, the other schools in the Duncanville Independent School District (ISD) face challenges, with test scores below state averages and wide disparities in student demographics and socioeconomic status. Mary E Smithey Pace High School stands out with a concerning 75.8% four-year graduation rate and a 19.5% dropout rate, significantly lower than the 94.0% graduation rate at Duncanville High School. Spending per student also varies widely, from $7,423 at Ume Preparatory Academy to $16,341 at Mary E Smithey Pace High School.
The data suggests that while the 75116 zip code area faces challenges in academic performance, there are opportunities for the Duncanville ISD to learn from the success of Ume Preparatory Academy and implement best practices more broadly to improve outcomes for all students in the district.
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