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SCHOOL COMMUNITY·DUNCANVILLE ISD·NCES 481764000478

GRACE R BRANDENBURG INT

1903 BLUERIDGE DR, DUNCANVILLE, TX 75137 · (972) 708-3100 · Dallas County
GRADES 05–06MIDDLE21-SUBURBTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL345 STUDENTS
Enrollment
345
Middle
DISTRICT 511 · STATE 643
Student : Teacher
12.4:1
28 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 13.8:1 · STATE 14.4:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
85%
293 students
DISTRICT 81% · STATE 65%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other middle schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade
Grade 5
178
Grade 6
167
Student demographics
White
62%
DISTRICT 2% · STATE 24%
Hispanic
17049%
DISTRICT 55% · STATE 54%
Black
16046%
DISTRICT 40% · STATE 13%
Asian
21%
DISTRICT 1% · STATE 6%
Two+
72%
DISTRICT 2% · STATE 3%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Male
18955%
Female
15645%

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Test scores

STAAR 2023-24 . % Meets Grade Level or Above
Reading
35.0%
TX avg 51.8% . +5.0pp since 2020
Mathematics
26.0%
TX avg 42.0% . -1.0pp since 2020
Source: STAAR. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →

BeatsExpectations

Demographically-adjusted score · methodology
Tier
AS EXPECTED
Performing as predicted given the school's student profile
Actual proficiency
24.3%
composite math + reading, all grades
Predicted
36.8%
based on TX schools with similar FRL share
Beats by
-12.6pp
below demographic expectation
BeatsExpectations runs a per-state regression of proficiency on free/reduced-lunch share, then scores each school by residual. How this is calculated →

7-year change

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Enrollment
345
-198 (-36%) vs 2017
Student : Teacher
12.4:1
was 15.3:1
% White
2%
was 3%
% Hispanic
49%
was 45%
% Black
46%
was 50%
% Asian
1%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

About GRACE R BRANDENBURG INT

Set in DUNCANVILLE, Texas, GRACE R BRANDENBURG INT is a modestly sized middle-grades school, run under DUNCANVILLE ISD. It works with 345 students across grades 5 through 6. Compared to the state average of about 643 students per school, that is 46% leaner than typical.

Across the 17 schools in DUNCANVILLE ISD (11,562 students total), GRACE R BRANDENBURG INT accounts for its share of the district's footprint.

Looking at the student body, GRACE R BRANDENBURG INT reports that 49% of students identify as Hispanic, with the remaining enrollment distributed across several groups. Other groups include 46% Black, 2% multiracial.

On the income-and-resources front, On paper, GRACE R BRANDENBURG INT has 28 full-time-equivalent teachers, translating to a class-load average of around 12.4:1. That figure is tighter than the state norm's 14.4:1 average. Roughly 85% of students at GRACE R BRANDENBURG INT qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, which schools and policymakers use as a rough income-mix signal.

After controlling for student poverty, GRACE R BRANDENBURG INT tracks the demographic baseline. The model predicts 36.8% given the school's FRL share; actual proficiency is 24.3%.

In the broader community, ACS estimates for Dallas County put median household earnings sit near $76,547, roughly 36% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and the poverty rate sits near 11%. Across Dallas County's 771 public schools (combined enrollment of about 459,645 students), GRACE R BRANDENBURG INT is one campus in the mix.

The closest other public school is VILLAGE TECH SCHOOLS, roughly 0.9 miles away. 8 of the 8 nearest public schools sit inside a five-mile radius. Among the 9 schools in that immediate cluster with test data (this one included), GRACE R BRANDENBURG INT ranks 8th on composite proficiency, below the local average of 28.9%.

The campus sits in a commuter-belt setting.

Looking at the recent track record. Over the past 7-year window, the student count edged down 36%: 543 students in 2018 compared to 345 in 2025. The student-to-teacher ratio fell from 15.3:1 in 2018 to 12.4:1 today.

Within the allk12 community for this school, the page collects discussion, questions, and updates around school events, parent volunteer needs, and clubs. Members of the school community can share what they know.

Dallas County at a glance

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Population
2,621,179
Census ACS
Median income
$76,547
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
36%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
11%
Below federal line
Schools in county
771
459,645 students

Quick facts

School name
GRACE R BRANDENBURG INT
District
DUNCANVILLE ISD
Address
1903 BLUERIDGE DR, DUNCANVILLE, TX 75137
Phone
(972) 708-3100
County
Dallas County
Level
Middle
Grade range
05–06
Total enrollment
345
Teachers (FTE)
28
Student–teacher ratio
12.4:1
Free/Reduced lunch
293 (85%)
Locale
21-Suburb: Large
NCES ID
481764000478
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

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Frequently asked questions

About GRACE R BRANDENBURG INT
How many students attend GRACE R BRANDENBURG INT?
GRACE R BRANDENBURG INT enrolls approximately 345 students in grades 05-06.
What grades does GRACE R BRANDENBURG INT serve?
GRACE R BRANDENBURG INT serves grades 05-06.
What is the student-teacher ratio at GRACE R BRANDENBURG INT?
The student-to-teacher ratio at GRACE R BRANDENBURG INT is approximately 12.4:1 (28 FTE teachers).
How diverse is GRACE R BRANDENBURG INT?
GRACE R BRANDENBURG INT reports a student body of 2% White, 49% Hispanic, 46% Black, 1% Asian, 2% Two or more.
Who oversees GRACE R BRANDENBURG INT?
GRACE R BRANDENBURG INT is overseen by DUNCANVILLE ISD in Dallas County.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.
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