Serving 702 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Harmony Science - Garland ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 38% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 702 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 80%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 38% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 54% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Harmony Science - Garland ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Diversity
School Overview
Harmony Science - Garland's student population of 702 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 51 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
702 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
51 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Harmony Science - Garland ranks within the top 50% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Harmony Science - Garland is 0.75, 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
#3658 out of 8188 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
14%
5%
Hispanic
33%
53%
Black
30%
13%
White
20%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Harmony Science - Garland's ranking?
Harmony Science - Garland is ranked #3658 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Harmony Science - Garland often compared to?
Harmony Science - Garlandis often viewed alongside schools like Heather Glen Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
38% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Harmony Science - Garland?
702 students attend Harmony Science - Garland.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
33% of Harmony Science - Garland students are Hispanic, 30% of students are Black, 20% of students are White, 14% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Harmony Science - Garland?
Harmony Science - Garland has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Harmony Science - Garland offer ?
Harmony Science - Garland offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Harmony Science - Garland part of?
Harmony Science - Garland is part of Harmony Public Schools - North Texas School District.
School Reviews
4 9/30/2019
The school is awesome! I love it, but sometimes the teachers can be a little rough. But overall, the school is fantastic!
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