S Gus Alexander Jr El
Duncanville, TX · Duncanville ISD
Regular public school · Grades PK-4 · Suburb, large
4,313th of 4,406 Texas elementary schools statewide · better than 2%▼ Declining
510 SOFTWOOD DR, Duncanville, TX 75137
(972)708-2500NCES ID 481764001522Directory 2023–24
SchoolRow ranks S Gus Alexander Jr El 4,313th of 4,406 Texas elementary schools for 2024–25, based on STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) English and Math results — better than 2% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 25th in 2019 to 2th in 2025 — declining.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) · 125 students tested · no science: TX tests it in grades 5, 8 and 11, and this school ends at grade 4
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 343 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 1988, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 51.8% | 58.0% | ▲ 6.2 pts | |
| Hispanic | 40.9% | 36.2% | ▼ 4.7 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.7% | 3.2% | ▲ 2.5 pts | |
| White | 5.5% | 1.7% | ▼ 3.8 pts | |
| Asian | 1.1% | 0.9% | ▼ 0.2 pts |
NCES history for this school begins in 1988. Race categories changed by 2010: earlier data combines Asian and Pacific Islander students and does not consistently identify multiracial students. The chart retains that history, while the change table uses 2010 onward.
Typical home value $286K in zip 75137 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
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What school district is S Gus Alexander Jr El in?
S Gus Alexander Jr El is part of the Duncanville ISD district in Duncanville, Texas.
Is S Gus Alexander Jr El a good school?
SchoolRow ranks S Gus Alexander Jr El 4,313th of 4,406 Texas elementary schools (better than 2% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR)).
What is the racial makeup of S Gus Alexander Jr El?
Black 58%, Hispanic 36%, Two or more races 3%, White 2% (343 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near S Gus Alexander Jr El cost?
The typical home value in zip code 75137 is $286K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR), low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.