Village Tech Schools, TX

Original Research by School Decision on Village Tech Schools

Village Tech Schools is a small Dallas County district serving pre-kindergarten through grade twelve. The enrollment sits at just over a thousand students, with a student body that is majority Hispanic and Black. The grade distribution is relatively even across elementary and middle school, with smaller high school cohorts.

Academic performance across the district is low. In English language arts, proficiency climbs with grade level, starting around forty percent in third grade and reaching about half of seventh graders by seventh grade. Mathematics proficiency is substantially weaker, with only around thirteen to eighteen percent of students in grades three through six meeting proficiency standards, improving slightly to twenty-seven percent in seventh grade. Science performance is particularly concerning: only about two percent of fifth graders met the standard, though eighth-grade science shows thirty percent proficiency. Social studies proficiency at the eighth-grade level sits at eleven percent. Across all tested areas, the pattern shows students approaching standards at higher rates than meeting them, a profile common in districts where instruction is still building foundational skills.

When measured against other Dallas County districts, Village Tech Schools ranks below the midpoint in overall proficiency. The district's per-pupil spending falls in the lower range compared to its county peers, which may be a factor in resource constraints. Chronic absenteeism runs at a rate above the county median, a measure that typically correlates with both academic and social-emotional challenges.

The district operates one school site. No data was available on the district's recent policy changes, strategic initiatives, or program offerings beyond its grade span. Information on free-or-reduced-price lunch eligibility, special education enrollment, or English learner populations was not provided. Graduation rate data was also missing, making it unclear how students progress to completion at the high school level.

For a family considering this district, the main signal is sustained academic underperformance, particularly in mathematics and science, combined with attendance concerns that suggest barriers to consistent engagement. Parents may want to inquire directly with the district about intervention strategies, staffing, and support systems in place to address these patterns, as well as what specific changes are underway to improve outcomes.

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District Context

Officially reported figures, 2024-25.

Enrollment

1,322

Grades

PK–12

Schools

Student body

Hispanic 45%

Black 36%

White 12%

Asian 1%

Two+ 6%

Am. Indian / AK Native 0%

By economic status

Percent proficient by grade, as reported

Economically disadvantaged

Not disadvantaged

ELA

Gr 3

42%

39%

Gr 4

26%

44%

Gr 5

25%

51%

Gr 6

36%

59%

Gr 7

39%

64%

Math

Gr 3

21%

Gr 4

11%

17%

Gr 5

20%

Gr 6

11%

25%

Gr 7

20%

34%

Science

Gr 5

Gr 8

30%

31%

Social studies

Gr 8

15%

all_subjects_approaches

Gr ALL

32%

—

all_subjects_masters

Gr ALL

—

all_subjects_meets

Gr ALL

15%

—

ela_approaches

Gr ALL

32%

—

ela_masters

Gr ALL

—

ela_meets

Gr ALL

18%

—

math_approaches

Gr ALL

29%

—

math_masters

Gr ALL

—

math_meets

Gr ALL

11%

—

science_approaches

Gr ALL

38%

—

science_masters

Gr ALL

—

science_meets

Gr ALL

19%

—

social_studies_approaches

Gr ALL

33%

—

social_studies_masters

Gr ALL

—

social_studies_meets

Gr ALL

12%

—

Schools in this District

1 schools are officially reported under this district.

VILLAGE TECH SCHOOLS

Academic Performance

Percent of students meeting or exceeding state standards, by grade.

Mathematics

5 grades reported

14%

Grade 3

13%

Grade 4

13%

Grade 5

18%

Grade 6

27%

Grade 7

English Language Arts

5 grades reported

41%

Grade 3

33%

Grade 4

37%

Grade 5

47%

Grade 6

52%

Grade 7

Science

2 grades reported

Grade 5

30%

Grade 8

Social Studies

1 grade reported

11%

Grade 8

Data Currently Unavailable

Community & Housing Context
Civil Rights Data (CRDC)

This profile is derived exclusively from publicly available federal and state datasets. It may not reflect the most current information available. We encourage parents and families to supplement this data with information published directly on the school’s website, which may include more recent figures, additional programs, or updated enrollment data.