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Dallas Independent School District 3700 Ross Ave Dallas TX 75204 972-925-3700

Dallas Independent School District operates 233 schools covering grades PK-12, which serve 160,969 students in Dallas and surrounding communities. 198 schools are elementary level (generally grades PK-5 or PK-6), 49 are middle schools (generally grades 6-8 or 7-8) and 38 are high schools (generally grades 9-12). Average class size, by grade at the elementary level (K-6), ranges from 19 to 23. Secondary class sizes range, by subject (English, Math, Science, Social Studies, Foreign Language) from 15-19. Student/teacher ratio is 15.6:1 (district-wide). The district employs 19,359 staff members, including 10,324 teachers, 2,158 professional support personnel, and 1,691 educational aides. 67% of teachers have a Bachelors Degree only, 30% have a Masters Degree. Per Pupil cost is $7,749. A variety of programs, services, and personnel are provided for Limited English Speaking (LEP), Gifted & Talented, and Special Needs students. Support services for all students, as needed, include speech/language, tutoring and counseling.

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Highland Park Independent School District 7015 Westchester Dr Dallas TX 75205 214-780-3000

Highland Park Independent School District operates 8 schools covering grades PK-12, which serve 6,240 students in Dallas. 9 schools are elementary level (generally grades PK-5 or PK-6), 6 are middle schools (generally grades 6-8 or 7-8) and 2 are high schools (generally grades 9-12). Average class size, by grade at the elementary level (K-6), ranges from 20 to 26. Secondary class sizes range, by subject (English, Math, Science, Social Studies, Foreign Language) from 23-26. Student/teacher ratio is 15.9:1 (district-wide). The district employs 668 staff members, including 392 teachers, 94 professional support personnel, and 43 educational aides. 39% of teachers have a Bachelors Degree only, 60% have a Masters Degree. Per Pupil cost is $6,920. A variety of programs, services, and personnel are provided for Limited English Speaking (LEP), Gifted & Talented, and Special Needs students. Support services for all students, as needed, include speech/language, tutoring and counseling.

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Garland Independent School District 501 S Jupiter Garland TX 75042 972-494-8201

Garland Independent School District operates 65 schools covering grades PK-12, which serve 56,955 students in Garland, Rowlett, and Sachse. 45 schools are elementary level (generally grades PK-5 or PK-6), 13 are middle schools (generally grades 6-8 or 7-8) and 7 are high schools (generally grades 9-12). Average class size, by grade at the elementary level (K-6), ranges from 19 to 23. Secondary class sizes range, by subject (English, Math, Science, Social Studies, Foreign Language) from 22-25. Student/teacher ratio is 15.4:1 (district-wide). The district employs 6,853 staff members, including 3,692 teachers, 549 professional support personnel, and 511 educational aides. 75% of teachers have a Bachelors Degree only, 24% have a Masters Degree. Per Pupil cost is $6,716. A variety of programs, services, and personnel are provided for Limited English Speaking (LEP), Gifted & Talented, and Special Needs students. Support services for all students, as needed, include speech/language, tutoring and counseling.

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Carrollton-Farmers Branch Independent School District 1445 N Perry Rd Carrollton TX 75006 972-968-6100

Carrollton-Farmers Branch Independent School District operates 41 schools covering grades PK-12, which serve 26,153 students in Dallas, Irving, Coppell, Carrolton and Farmers Branch. 29 schools are elementary level (generally grades PK-5 or PK-6), 8 are middle schools (generally grades 6-8 or 7-8) and 7 are high schools (generally grades 9-12). Average class size, by grade at the elementary level (K-6), ranges from 18 to 24. Secondary class sizes range, by subject (English, Math, Science, Social Studies, Foreign Language) from 24-26. Student/teacher ratio is 14.6:1 (district-wide). The district employs 3,155 staff members, including 1,793 teachers, 281 professional support personnel, and 234 educational aides. 74% of teachers have a Bachelors Degree only, 25% have a Masters Degree. Per Pupil cost is $7,216. A variety of programs, services, and personnel are provided for Limited English Speaking (LEP), Gifted & Talented, and Special Needs students. Support services for all students, as needed, include speech/language, tutoring and counseling. Summer and after school child care programs, offered by district-run After the Bell Academy, 972-968-6521, are available at district elementary schools for K-5th grade students.

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Irving Independent School District 2621 W Airport Freeway Irving TX 75062 972-215-5000

Irving Independent School District operates 35 schools covering grades PK-12, which serve 32,620 students. 23 schools are elementary level (generally grades PK-5 or PK-6), 7 are middle schools (generally grades 6-8 or 7-8) and 3 are high schools (generally grades 9-12). Average class size, by grade at the elementary level (K-6), ranges from 16 to 26. Secondary class sizes range, by subject (English, Math, Science, Social Studies, Foreign Language) from 21-24. Student/teacher ratio is 15.1:1 (district-wide). The district employs 3,862 staff members, including 2,154 teachers, 302 professional support personnel, and 439 educational aides. 75% of teachers have a Bachelors Degree only, 24% have a Masters Degree. Per Pupil cost is $6,510. A variety of programs, services, and personnel are provided for Limited English Speaking (LEP), Gifted & Talented, and Special Needs students. Support services for all students, as needed, include speech/language, tutoring and counseling.

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Richardson Independent School District 400 S Greenville Ave Richardson TX 75081 469-593-0000

Richardson Independent School District operates 56 schools covering grades PK-12, which serve 35,088 students in Dallas, Garland and Richardson. 42 schools are elementary level (generally grades PK-5 or PK-6), 8 are middle schools (generally grades 6-8 or 7-8) and 6 are high schools (generally grades 9-12). Average class size, by grade at the elementary level (K-6), ranges from 19 to 22. Secondary class sizes range, by subject (English, Math, Science, Social Studies, Foreign Language) from 22-25. Student/teacher ratio is 14.1:1 (district-wide). The district employs 4,512 staff members, including 3,087 teachers, 433 professional support personnel, and 355 educational aides. 76% of teachers have a Bachelors Degree only, 24% have a Masters Degree. Per Pupil cost is $7,072. A variety of programs, services, and personnel are provided for Limited English Speaking (LEP), Gifted & Talented, and Special Needs students. Support services for all students, as needed, include speech/language, tutoring and counseling.

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Lewisville Independent School District 1800 Timber Creek Rd Flower Mound TX 75028 469-713-5200

Lewisville Independent School District operates 65 schools covering grades PK-12/ungraded, which serve 47,317 students in Flower Mound, The Colony, Lewisville, Highland Village, Carrolton and Frisco. 42 schools are elementary level (generally grades PK-5 or PK-6), 17 are middle schools (generally grades 6-8 or 7-8) and 9 are high schools (generally grades 9-12). Average class size, by grade at the elementary level (K-6), ranges from 19 to 22. Secondary class sizes range, by subject (English, Math, Science, Social Studies, Foreign Language) from 21-24. Student/teacher ratio is 14:1 (district-wide). The district employs 5,556 staff members, including 4,138 teachers, 531 professional support personnel, and 538 educational aides. 75% of teachers have a Bachelors Degree only, 24% have a Masters Degree. Per Pupil cost is $7,311. A variety of programs, services, and personnel are provided for Limited English Speaking (LEP), Gifted & Talented, and Special Needs students. Support services for all students, as needed, include speech/language, tutoring and counseling.

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Mesquite Independent School District 405 E Davis St Mesquite TX 75149 972-288-6411

Mesquite Independent School District operates 45 schools covering grades PK-12, which serve 35,488 students in Mesquite, Balch Springs and Garland. 32 schools are elementary level (generally grades PK-5 or PK-6), 9 are middle schools (generally grades 6-8 or 7-8) and 6 are high schools (generally grades 9-12). Average class size, by grade at the elementary level (K-6), ranges from 20 to 25. Secondary class sizes range, by subject (English, Math, Science, Social Studies, Foreign Language) from 24-28. Student/teacher ratio is 15.5:1 (district-wide). The district employs 699 staff members, including 457 teachers, 49 professional support personnel, and 52 educational aides. 80% of teachers have a Bachelors Degree only, 17% have a Masters Degree. Per Pupil cost is $6,823. A variety of programs, services, and personnel are provided for Limited English Speaking (LEP), Gifted & Talented, and Special Needs students. Support services for all students, as needed, include speech/language, tutoring and counseling.

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Duncanville Independent School District 802 S Main St Duncanville TX 75137 972-708-3000

Duncanville Independent School District operates 17 schools covering grades PK-12, which serve 12,327 students in Dallas and Duncanville. 9 schools are elementary level (generally grades PK-5 or PK-6), 6 are middle schools (generally grades 6-8 or 7-8) and 2 are high schools (generally grades 9-12). Average class size, by grade at the elementary level (K-6), ranges from 20 to 22. Secondary class sizes range, by subject (English, Math, Science, Social Studies, Foreign Language) from 22-25. Student/teacher ratio is 14.1:1 (district-wide). The district employs 1,565 staff members, including 952 teachers, 112 professional support personnel, and 178 educational aides. 78% of teachers have a Bachelors Degree only, 20% have a Masters Degree. Per Pupil cost is $6,980. A variety of programs, services, and personnel are provided for Limited English Speaking (LEP), Gifted & Talented, and Special Needs students. Support services for all students, as needed, include speech/language, tutoring and counseling.

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Cedar Hill Independent School District 270 S Hwy 67 Cedar Hill TX 75104 972-291-1581

Cedar Hill Independent School District operates 13 schools covering grades PK-12, which serve 7,952 students. 6 schools are elementary level (generally grades PK-5 or PK-6), 5 are middle schools (generally grades 6-8 or 7-8) and 2 are high schools (generally grades 9-12). Average class size, by grade at the elementary level (K-6), ranges from 19 to 29. Secondary class sizes range, by subject (English, Math, Science, Social Studies, Foreign Language) from 24-26. Student/teacher ratio is 16.6:1 (district-wide). The district employs 961 staff members, including 480 teachers, 76 professional support personnel, and 84 educational aides. 81% of teachers have a Bachelors Degree only, 18% have a Masters Degree. Per Pupil cost is $6,422. A variety of programs, services, and personnel are provided for Limited English Speaking (LEP), Gifted & Talented, and Special Needs students. Support services for all students, as needed, include speech/language, tutoring and counseling.

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Coppell Independent School District 200 S Denton Tap Rd Coppell TX 75019 214-496-6000

Coppell Independent School District operates 14 schools covering grades PK-12, which serve 10,229 students in Coppell and Irving. 10 schools are elementary level (generally grades PK-5 or PK-6), 3 are middle schools (generally grades 6-8 or 7-8) and 1 is a high school (generally grades 9-12). Average class size, by grade at the elementary level (K-6), ranges from 19 to 24. Secondary class sizes range, by subject (English, Math, Science, Social Studies, Foreign Language) from 23-26. Student/teacher ratio is 16.6:1 (district-wide). The district employs 961 staff members, including 480 teachers, 76 professional support personnel, and 84 educational aides. 81% of teachers have a Bachelors Degree only, 18% have a Masters Degree. Per Pupil cost is $6,660. A variety of programs, services, and personnel are provided for Limited English Speaking (LEP), Gifted & Talented, and Special Needs students. Support services for all students, as needed, include speech/language, tutoring and counseling.

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De Soto Independent School District 200 E Belt Line Rd De Soto TX 75115 972-223-6666

De Soto Independent School District operates 11 schools covering grades PK-12, which serve 8,409 students in De Soto and Glenn Heights. 5 schools are elementary level (generally grades PK-5 or PK-6), 4 are middle schools (generally grades 6-8 or 7-8) and 1 is a high school (generally grades 9-12). Average class size, by grade at the elementary level (K-6), ranges from 21 to 24. Secondary class sizes range, by subject (English, Math, Science, Social Studies, Foreign Language) from 22-25. Student/teacher ratio is 12:1 (district-wide). The district employs 31 staff members, including 14 teachers, 1 professional support personnel, and 2 educational aides. 82% of teachers have a Bachelors Degree only, 18% have a Masters Degree. Per Pupil cost is $6,716. A variety of programs, services, and personnel are provided for Limited English Speaking (LEP), Gifted & Talented, and Special Needs students. Support services for all students, as needed, include speech/language, tutoring and counseling.

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Sunnyvale Independent School District 417 E Tripp Rd Sunnyvale TX 75182 972-226-7601

Sunnyvale Independent School District operates 2 schools covering grades PK-12, which serve 527 students. 1 school is elementary/middle level (PK-8), and the other is a high school (grades 9-12). Average class size, by grade at the elementary level (K-6), ranges from 16 to 23. Secondary class sizes range, by subject (English, Math, Science, Social Studies, Foreign Language) from 17-24. Student/teacher ratio is 15.2:1 (district-wide). The district employs 60 staff members, including 35 teachers, 3 professional support personnel, and 4 educational aides. 77% of teachers have a Bachelors Degree only, 23% have a Masters Degree. Per Pupil cost is $7,893. A variety of programs, services, and personnel are provided for Limited English Speaking (LEP), Gifted & Talented, and Special Needs students. Support services for all students, as needed, include speech/language, tutoring and counseling.

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Lancaster Independent School District 422 S Centre Ave Lancaster TX 75146 972-218-1400

Lancaster Independent School District operates 9 schools covering grades PK-12, which serve 5,822 students. 7 schools are elementary level (generally grades PK-5 or PK-6), 1 is a middle school (generally grades 6-8 or 7-8) and 1 is a high school (generally grades 9-12). Average class size, by grade at the elementary level (K-6), ranges from 18 to 21. Secondary class sizes range, by subject (English, Math, Science, Social Studies, Foreign Language) from 23-26. Student/teacher ratio is 15.5:1 (district-wide). The district employs 699 staff members, including 457 teachers, 49 professional support personnel, and 52 educational aides. 80% of teachers have a Bachelors Degree only, 17% have a Masters Degree. Per Pupil cost is $6,503. A variety of programs, services, and personnel are provided for Limited English Speaking (LEP), Gifted & Talented, and Special Needs students. Support services for all students, as needed, include speech/language, tutoring and counseling. The district offers after-school care for students in grades K-6, with reduced rates for children who qualify for free or reduced cost lunch.

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Grand Prairie Independent School District 2602 S Belt Line Rd Grand Prairie TX 75052 972-264-6141

Grand Prairie Independent School District operates 33 schools covering grades PK-12, which serve 23,858 students. 23 schools are elementary level (generally grades PK-5 or PK-6), 7 are middle schools (generally grades 6-8 or 7-8) and 3 are high schools (generally grades 9-12). Average class size, by grade at the elementary level (K-6), ranges from 18 to 24. Secondary class sizes range, by subject (English, Math, Science, Social Studies, Foreign Language) from 24-26. Student/teacher ratio is 15.7:1 (district-wide). The district employs 2,833 staff members, including 1,522 teachers, 270 professional support personnel, and 250 educational aides. 80% of teachers have a Bachelors Degree only, 20% have a Masters Degree. Per Pupil cost is $6,953. A variety of programs, services, and personnel are provided for Limited English Speaking (LEP), Gifted & Talented, and Special Needs students. Support services for all students, as needed, include speech/language, tutoring and counseling.

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Lewisville Independent School District 1800 Timber Creek Rd Flower Mound TX 75028 469-713-5200