Public middle schoolGrades 6–8Duncanville ISD

William H Byrd Middle School

1040 W Wheatland Rd, Duncanville, TX 75137 · (972) 708-3400

F
53 / 1002026 TEA rating
● SteadyWithin 2 points of 2025 (F 55).
517students
13.7students per teacher
92.4%attendance
3rdof 3 Duncanville ISD middle schools
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CBDBCCFRings: 1 and 2 miles
This schoolPublic school (2026 grade)Private

Rating history

William H Byrd 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 achievementF · 52

How students scored on STAAR tests.

School progressF · 56

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

Closing the gapsF · 45

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

How students did on STAAR

Share of William H Byrd 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 level44%
Meets grade level20%
Duncanville ISD middle schools: 29.3%
Masters grade level5%

Students and teachers

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

517students in 2024–25Down 1% from 524 the year before
13.7students per teacher38 full-time teachers
25.4average class sizeEnglish, math, science and social studies
4.5 yrsteachers’ average time in the district
$57,911average teacher base pay
83%from low-income familiesDuncanville ISD middle schools: 81.5%
21.7%English learners
6.2%in gifted & talented
23.6%chronically absentMissed 10% or more of school days (2023–24)
Students by race and ethnicity
Hispanic 54.4%African American 41.8%White 2.5%Two or More Races 1.2%Asian 0.2%

Is a home zoned here?

Attendance zones change, and many homes near a school are zoned somewhere else. Before you buy or rent, confirm the address with Duncanville ISD (district website).

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What’s coming nearby

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Nearby schools

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

CG W Kennemer Middle SchoolDuncanville ISD · 73 · 0.9 mi BVillage Tech SchoolsVillage Tech Schools · 82 · 1.4 mi DJ Herman Reed Middle SchoolDuncanville ISD · 64 · 1.8 mi BHarmony School of Excellence - DallasHarmony Public Schools - North Texas · 88 · 2.3 mi CBessie Coleman Middle SchoolCedar Hill ISD · 74 · 3.1 mi CNewman International at Cedar HillNewman International Academy of Arlington · 79 · 3.4 mi PBrowns Early Discovery SchoolPrivate · PK–1 · 1.2 mi PFirst Methodist SchoolPrivate · PK–K · 1.3 mi PUniversity of Dreams at IbocPrivate · K–8 · 2.6 mi
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Questions about William H Byrd Middle School

What is William H Byrd Middle School’s TEA rating?

William H Byrd Middle School earned an F (53 out of 100) in the Texas Education Agency’s 2026 A–F ratings, released in August 2026. It had an F (55) in 2025.

What grades does William H Byrd Middle School serve?

Grades 6–8. It’s part of Duncanville ISD, at 1040 W Wheatland Rd in Duncanville.

How many students go to William H Byrd Middle School?

517 students in 2024–25, down 1% from 524 the year before. There are about 14 students for every teacher.

How does William H Byrd Middle School compare with other Duncanville ISD middle schools?

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

Which homes are zoned to William H Byrd 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.