Public middle schoolGrades 6–8Duncanville ISD

G W Kennemer Middle School

7101 W Wheatland Rd, Dallas, TX 75249 · (972) 708-3600

C
73 / 1002026 TEA rating
● SteadyWithin 1 point of 2025 (C 74).
795students
12.2students per teacher
94.1%attendance
1stof 3 Duncanville ISD middle schools
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FBBDCCCRings: 1 and 2 miles
This schoolPublic school (2026 grade)Private

Rating history

G W Kennemer Middle School has earned an A in 0 of its 6 A–F ratings since 2019.

TEA didn’t give A–F ratings in 2020 or 2021 (COVID). Scores are out of 100: 90+ is an A, 80–89 a B, 70–79 a C, 60–69 a D.

What makes up the 2026 grade

Student achievementD · 69

How students scored on STAAR tests.

School progressC · 75

How much students grew from last year, or how they did compared with schools with similar student populations.

Closing the gapsD · 67

How each student group did, including students from low-income families and English learners.

How students did on STAAR

Share of G W Kennemer Middle School tests at each level in spring 2025, across all grades and subjects. The dark tick is the Duncanville ISD middle school average.

Approaches grade level63%
Meets grade level36%
Duncanville ISD middle schools: 29.3%
Masters grade level13%

Students and teachers

From TEA’s 2024–25 school report card (TAPR).

795students in 2024–25Up 2% from 783 the year before
12.2students per teacher65 full-time teachers
18.2average class sizeEnglish, math, science and social studies
4.3 yrsteachers’ average time in the district
$61,915average teacher base pay
79.7%from low-income familiesDuncanville ISD middle schools: 81.5%
21.6%English learners
13%in gifted & talented
15.2%chronically absentMissed 10% or more of school days (2023–24)
Students by race and ethnicity
African American 47.3%Hispanic 45.8%Two or More Races 2.8%Asian 2.3%White 1.8%

Is a home zoned here?

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Nearby schools

Closest middle schools and private schools, by straight-line distance.

FWilliam H Byrd Middle SchoolDuncanville ISD · 53 · 0.9 mi BHarmony School of Excellence - DallasHarmony Public Schools - North Texas · 88 · 1.4 mi BVillage Tech SchoolsVillage Tech Schools · 82 · 2.2 mi DJ Herman Reed Middle SchoolDuncanville ISD · 64 · 2.7 mi CRonald W Reagan Middle SchoolGrand Prairie ISD · 78 · 2.8 mi CNewman International at Cedar HillNewman International Academy of Arlington · 79 · 3.1 mi PBrowns Early Discovery SchoolPrivate · PK–1 · 2.0 mi PFirst Methodist SchoolPrivate · PK–K · 2.2 mi
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Questions about G W Kennemer Middle School

What is G W Kennemer Middle School’s TEA rating?

G W Kennemer Middle School earned a C (73 out of 100) in the Texas Education Agency’s 2026 A–F ratings, released in August 2026. It had a C (74) in 2025.

What grades does G W Kennemer Middle School serve?

Grades 6–8. It’s part of Duncanville ISD, at 7101 W Wheatland Rd in Dallas.

How many students go to G W Kennemer Middle School?

795 students in 2024–25, up 2% from 783 the year before. There are about 12 students for every teacher.

How does G W Kennemer Middle School compare with other Duncanville ISD middle schools?

Its 2026 score ranks 1st of 3 Duncanville ISD middle schools. 0% of them earned an A in 2026.

Which homes are zoned to G W Kennemer Middle School?

Attendance zones can change from year to year. Use Duncanville ISD’s school locator or call the district to confirm an address before you buy or rent.

Sources: Texas Education Agency 2019–2026 A–F accountability ratings (2026 released August 2026); TEA 2024–25 Texas Academic Performance Report (TAPR); TEA school directory; Realust What’s Coming tracker. District rankings and averages are Realust calculations from TEA data. Updated November 2026. See something out of date? Tell us.