Beaver Technology Center is a public elementary school in Garland, Texas.
Serving 541 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 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 53% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 41%). 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 15:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 541 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 88%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 53% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- 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
Most improved public schools
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Beaver Technology Center's student population of 541 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
541 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
Year Founded
1960
School Rankings
Beaver Technology Center ranks within the top 20% of all 8,188 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
#1579 out of 8188 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
25%
6%
Hispanic
45%
53%
Black
14%
13%
White
12%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Beaver Technology Center's ranking?
Beaver Technology Center is ranked #1579 out of 8,188 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 Golden Meadows Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
53% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% 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?
541 students attend Beaver Technology Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Beaver Technology Center students are Hispanic, 25% of students are Asian, 14% of students are Black, 12% of students are White, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Beaver Technology Center?
Beaver Technology Center has a student ration of 15:1, 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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