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MARY E SMITHEY PACE H S

502 E FREEMAN ST, DUNCANVILLE, TX 75116 · (972) 708-2470 · Dallas County
GRADES 09–12HIGH21-SUBURBTITLE IALTERNATIVE EDUCATION SCHOOL76 STUDENTS
Enrollment
76
High
DISTRICT 2,238 · STATE 796
Student : Teacher
6.8:1
11 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 12.5:1 · STATE 15.1:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
58%
44 students
DISTRICT 81% · STATE 65%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other high schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade
Grade 9
4
Grade 10
11
Grade 11
30
Grade 12
31
Student demographics
White
11%
DISTRICT 2% · STATE 24%
Hispanic
4559%
DISTRICT 55% · STATE 54%
Black
2736%
DISTRICT 40% · STATE 13%
Two+
23%
DISTRICT 2% · STATE 3%
Pacific Islander
11%
DISTRICT 0% · STATE 0%
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
3749%
Female
3951%

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Test scores

STAAR 2023-24 . % Meets Grade Level or Above
Reading
8.0%
own-school result
Mathematics
0.0%
own-school result
State assessment results for this school reflect a specialized student population. The figures above are the school's own reported scores; they are not directly comparable to state averages or to general-enrollment schools, so the usual state-average comparison line is suppressed here.
Source: STAAR. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →

BeatsExpectations

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BeatsExpectations is not computed for specialized-population schools (schools for the deaf or blind, therapeutic and behavioral-health placements, juvenile-justice and alternative-education settings, and similar). State ELA/Math proficiency rates are not a comparable metric for these populations, so a demographically-adjusted residual against general-enrollment peers would be misleading. About the methodology →

7-year change

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Enrollment
76
-30 (-28%) vs 2017
Student : Teacher
6.8:1
was 10.8:1
% White
1%
was 5%
% Hispanic
59%
was 54%
% Black
36%
was 39%
% Asian
0%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

About MARY E SMITHEY PACE H S

Located at 502 E FREEMAN ST, in DUNCANVILLE, Texas, MARY E SMITHEY PACE H S is a micro-enrollment high school that works with 76 students (grades 9 through 12), part of DUNCANVILLE ISD. Compared to the state average of about 796 students per school, that is 90% below typical.

DUNCANVILLE ISD comprises 17 schools with combined enrollment of 11,562 students; MARY E SMITHEY PACE H S is among them.

In terms of who attends, MARY E SMITHEY PACE H S lists that the largest single group is Hispanic, at 59% of enrollment. Beyond that, the school reports 36% Black, 3% multiracial. By comparison, Dallas County as a whole is about 41% Hispanic, so the school skews considerably more Hispanic than its surroundings.

Looking at school resources, The school reports having 11 full-time-equivalent teachers, for a student-teacher ratio near 6.8:1. The state averages around 15.1:1, so this campus is tighter than the state norm typical. About 58% of enrolled students meet the income threshold for free or reduced-price lunch, a number frequently used as a low-income enrollment indicator. That share is below Dallas County's rate of about 77%.

In the area at large, ACS estimates for Dallas County put the typical household earns roughly $76,547 per year, about 36% of the adult population holds a bachelor's degree or above, and roughly 11% of residents live below the federal poverty line. Across Dallas County's 771 public schools (combined enrollment of about 459,645 students), MARY E SMITHEY PACE H S is one campus in the mix.

The closest other public school is GLENN C HARDIN INT, roughly 0.1 miles away. Within five miles, there are 8 other public schools.

MARY E SMITHEY PACE H S operates from a bedroom-community location.

Looking at the recent track record. MARY E SMITHEY PACE H S's enrollment has shrank 28% since 2018, when it stood at 106 (now 76). Hispanic enrollment moved from 54% to 59% across the same window. Class-load math has narrowed: from 10.8:1 in 2018 to 6.8:1 in 2025.

Within the allk12 community for this school, the feed for MARY E SMITHEY PACE H S typically covers pickup logistics, teacher feedback, and after-school programs. Parents, students, alumni, and staff are welcome to weigh in.

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
MARY E SMITHEY PACE H S
District
DUNCANVILLE ISD
Address
502 E FREEMAN ST, DUNCANVILLE, TX 75116
Phone
(972) 708-2470
County
Dallas County
Level
High
Grade range
09–12
Total enrollment
76
Teachers (FTE)
11
Student–teacher ratio
6.8:1
Free/Reduced lunch
44 (58%)
Locale
21-Suburb: Large
NCES ID
481764003679
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

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Frequently asked questions

About MARY E SMITHEY PACE H S
How large is MARY E SMITHEY PACE H S?
MARY E SMITHEY PACE H S enrolls approximately 76 students in grades 09-12.
Is MARY E SMITHEY PACE H S an elementary, middle, or high school?
MARY E SMITHEY PACE H S is a high school covering grades 09-12.
What is the student-teacher ratio at MARY E SMITHEY PACE H S?
The student-to-teacher ratio at MARY E SMITHEY PACE H S is approximately 6.8:1 (11 FTE teachers).
What is the racial breakdown of students at MARY E SMITHEY PACE H S?
At MARY E SMITHEY PACE H S, the student body is approximately 1% White, 59% Hispanic, 36% Black, 3% Two or more.
Who oversees MARY E SMITHEY PACE H S?
MARY E SMITHEY PACE H S 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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