Harmony Science Academy - Garland
Tel:
(972) 212-4777
Harmony Science Academy - Garland serves 642 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 46% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 49%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 45%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Harmony Science Academy - Garland placed in the top 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Texas state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 72% (majority Hispanic).
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 642 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 44 teachers has grown by 22% over five school years.
School Type | Charter School |
Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-6 |
Total Students | 642 students |
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Total Classroom Teachers | 44 teachers |
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Students by Grade |
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School Comparison
Harmony Science Academy - Garland is ranked within the top 50% of all 7,999 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Harmony Science Academy - Garland is 0.73, 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.
Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (TX) |
Overall Testing Rank | #2923 out of 7999 schools (Top 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 46% | 49% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 54% | 45% |
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Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 15:1 |
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American Indian | n/a | 1% |
Asian | 10% | 4% |
Hispanic | 24% | 52% |
Black | 33% | 13% |
White | 31% | 28% |
Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
Two or more races | 2% | 2% |
All Ethnic Groups |
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Diversity Score | 0.73 | 0.64 |
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Eligible for Free Lunch | 40% | 53% |
Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 7% | 5% |
School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
School District Name | Harmony Science Acad (Waco) School District |
Source: 2017-2018 (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 | 570 students
0.8 miles
1626 Bosque Dr
Garland, TX 75040
(972) 494-8359 0.8 PK-5 570 - Sachse Sachse High School Grades: 9-12 | 2,765 students
1.0 miles
3901 Miles Rd
Sachse, TX 75048
(972) 414-7450 1.0 9-12 2,765 - Garland Vernal Lister Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 469 students
1.0 miles
3131 Mars Dr
Garland, TX 75040
(972) 675-3030 1.0 PK-5 469 - Garland Weaver Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 583 students
1.3 miles
805 Pleasant Vly Rd
Garland, TX 75040
(972) 494-8311 1.3 PK-5 583 - Rowlett Back Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 450 students
1.6 miles
7300 Bluebonnet Dr
Rowlett, TX 75089
(972) 475-1884 1.6 PK-5 450
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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