Summary:
In zip code 75116 (Duncanville, TX), there are four elementary schools serving grades PK through 6, including three traditional public schools within the Duncanville Independent School District (Isd) and one public charter school, Ume Preparatory Academy - Duncanville.
The standout school in this area is Ume Preparatory Academy - Duncanville, which earns a 4-star district rating and consistently achieves test scores at or above state averages, such as 53.33% proficiency in 3rd-grade reading compared to the state average of 51.08%. This performance is notable given its lower spending per student ($7,423) versus the district schools (~$11,500). In contrast, the three Duncanville ISD schools—William Lee Hastings Elementary, Central Elementary, and Fairmeadows Elementary—all rank in the bottom 36% of Texas schools, with high rates of economic disadvantage (over 83% free/reduced lunch). However, William Lee Hastings Elementary shows dramatic improvement, jumping from the 11th percentile in 2023-2024 to the 36th percentile in 2025-2026, driven by strong gains in 4th and 5th-grade reading and math.
Key metrics reveal a stark contrast: Fairmeadows Elementary has a standout bilingual program, with 4th-grade Spanish Reading proficiency at 66.67%—far above district (40.43%) and state (37.14%) averages—despite being the lowest-ranked school overall. The data also highlights a "money vs. performance" paradox, where Ume Preparatory Academy - Duncanville achieves higher results with less funding, while the Duncanville Independent School District (Isd) schools spend more but struggle systemically, ranking 863 out of 951 districts statewide. For parents, this means Ume Preparatory Academy - Duncanville offers the strongest academic performance, while William Lee Hastings Elementary is on a promising upward trend, and Fairmeadows Elementary provides an excellent bilingual program for Spanish-speaking students.
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