Summary:
In zip code 75137 (Duncanville, TX), three elementary schools—Merrifield Elementary, Clint Q Smith Elementary, and S Gus Alexander Junior Elementary—serve Pre-Kindergarten through 4th grade as part of the Duncanville Independent School District (Isd), a district ranked in the 9th percentile statewide.
S Gus Alexander Junior Elementary stands out as the top performer, holding the highest state ranking (18th percentile) and being the only school to exceed the state average in any subject—specifically, 53.13% proficiency in 3rd Grade Reading versus the state’s 51.08%. It also shows the most dramatic improvement, jumping from the 1st to the 18th percentile in two years. Clint Q Smith Elementary is the improver, leaping from the 1st to the 13th percentile in a single year, with strong 3rd Grade Reading (44.9%) and Math (36.73%) scores that beat district averages. Merrifield Elementary is the consistent underperformer, ranking lowest (11th percentile) but showing stability; it uniquely excels in 4th grade, where students outperform 3rd graders in both Reading and Math, suggesting effective intervention strategies for later grades.
Key metrics reveal a positive correlation between per-student spending and performance: S Gus Alexander Junior Elementary spends the most ($12,871 per student) and achieves the best results, while Merrifield Elementary spends the least ($10,912) and struggles. All schools serve high-poverty populations (79% to 87% free/reduced lunch), yet S Gus Alexander Junior Elementary’s lower poverty rate (79.09%) aligns with its success. A systemic district-wide weakness in math is evident, with 4th Grade Math scores across all schools falling 12 to 31 percentage points below the state average. The volatile rankings for Clint Q Smith Elementary and S Gus Alexander Junior Elementary may stem from small student cohorts or recent instructional changes, making recent improvements promising but requiring continued monitoring.
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