Mission:
The mission of the Duncanville Independent School District is to provide each individual student with the necessary skills to achieve lifelong success and contribute to a global society.

About DISD:
The Duncanville ISD is home to approximately 54,000 residents within a 28.7 square mile radius and serves the entire city of Duncanville and portions of Dallas, Cedar Hill, and Desoto. The district currently educates approximately 12,300 students throughout its 18 campuses, including nine elementary schools, three intermediate, three middle schools, one high school and PACE, which offers accelerated instruction for non-traditional students. The Summit campus provides educational services within a structured environment to students with behavioral concerns.

Grade levels are divided by elementary, serving students in pre-k through four, intermediate, serving grades five and six, middle school for students in grades seven and eight, and high school for students in ninth trough twelfth grades.

The district is located in the southwest region of Dallas County along the corridors of I-20 and Hwy 67. Employing approximately 1600, including 800 classroom teachers, the district is one of the largest employers in the area. The staff of Duncanville ISD accepts the responsibility to provide a nurturing and challenging environment that engages students and brings relevance to the curriculum.

The community's approval of a $166 million bond proposal in 2001 brought much needed changes to district facilities. In addition to constructing two new elementary schools, through bond funds every existing campus was renovated, including the $90 million renovations and expansions to Duncanville High School and the redevelopment of a ninth grade campus to a third middle school.

District Goal 1 - Academic Achievement:
Duncanville ISD will achieve the highest level of academic excellence for all students and give opportunities for all students to maximize their academic potential while ensuring no significant gaps in achievement among various groups of students.
District Goal 2 - School Environment:
Duncanville ISD will maintain a safe and disciplined environment which is conducive to learning and effectiveness for all, which fosters community confidence, and which welcomes families and individuals from all walks of life.
District Goal 3 - Finances:
Duncanville ISD will utilize strategic and sound financial practices and fiscal management techniques in order to allow the district to operate with the highest level of efficiency and integrity, and maximize the resources which flow to the educational benefit of students.
District Goal 4 - Community Relations:
Duncanville ISD will develop and implement a quality community involvement program that includes and enhances public relations
District Goal 5 - Human Resources and Organizational Development:
Duncanville ISD will be the leader among our comparison school districts in or near southern Dallas County in our ability to attract, develop and retain quality teachers, staff, and volunteers.