Beaver Technology Center is a public elementary school in Garland, Texas.
Serving 562 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Beaver Technology Center ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 63% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 562 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 86%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 63% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: The Beaver Technology Center serves the entire district of Garland, TX, encompassing an area of approximately 92.8 square miles. Families can typically expect a drive of 10 to 15 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 10.2 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Beaver Technology Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Beaver Technology Center's student population of 562 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
562 students
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Year Founded
1960
School Rankings
Beaver Technology Center ranks within the top 20% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Beaver Technology Center is 0.71, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1241 out of 8096 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
22%
6%
Hispanic
46%
54%
Black
13%
13%
White
14%
24%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)7.5%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
62%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Beaver Technology Center's ranking?
Beaver Technology Center is ranked #1241 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Beaver Technology Center often compared to?
Beaver Technology Centeris often viewed alongside schools like B H Freeman At Golden Meadows Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
63% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 65% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Beaver Technology Center?
562 students attend Beaver Technology Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Beaver Technology Center students are Hispanic, 22% of students are Asian, 14% of students are White, 13% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Beaver Technology Center?
Beaver Technology Center has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Beaver Technology Center offer ?
Beaver Technology Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Beaver Technology Center part of?
Beaver Technology Center is part of Garland Independent School District.
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