Harmony Science Academy - Garland
Tel:
(972)212-4777
- Harmony Science Academy - Garland serves 751 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 75% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 78%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 77% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 72%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 15:1.
- Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 72%.
Top Placements
Harmony Science Academy - Garland places among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 5%)
School Overview
- Harmony Science Academy - Garland's student population of 751 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 39 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| School Type | Charter School |
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-6 |
| Total Students | 751 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 39 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Harmony Science Academy - Garland's student:teacher ratio of 19:1 has increased from 17:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Harmony Science Academy - Garland is 0.73, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.41. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (TX) |
| Overall School Rank | #3021 out of 7,879 schools (Top 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 75% | 78% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 77% | 72% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 19:1 | 15:1 |
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| Asian | 13% | 4% |
| Hispanic | 25% | 52% |
| Black | 37% | 13% |
| White | 24% | 28% |
| Two or more races | 1% | 2% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.73 | 0.41 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 39% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 8% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Harmony Science Acad (waco) School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, TX Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Harmony Science Academy - Garland is Sachse High School (1.0 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Sellers Middle School (1.7 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Northlake Elementary School (0.8 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Garland Northlake Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 582 students
0.8 miles
1626 Bosque Dr
Garland, TX 75040
(972)494-8359 0.8 PK-5 582 - Sachse Sachse High School Grades: 9-12 | 2811 students
1.0 miles
3901 Miles Rd
Sachse, TX 75048
(972)414-7450 1.0 9-12 2811 - Garland Vernal Lister Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 519 students
1.0 miles
3131 Mars Dr
Garland, TX 75040
(972)675-3030 1.0 PK-5 519 - Garland Weaver Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 558 students
1.3 miles
805 Pleasant Vly Rd
Garland, TX 75040
(972)494-8311 1.3 PK-5 558 - Rowlett Back Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 437 students
1.6 miles
7300 Bluebonnet Dr
Rowlett, TX 75089
(972)475-1884 1.6 PK-5 437
School Reviews
| 4 The school is awesome! I love it, but sometimes the teachers can be a little rough. But overall, the school is fantastic! - Posted by Student/Alumni - Jessi |
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