Serving 784 students in grades 6-8, O'banion Middle School ranks in the bottom 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 31% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 31% (which is lower 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 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 784 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 31% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 31% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 26% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: O'Banion Middle's attendance zone covers the entire Garland, TX school district, encompassing approximately 93.3 square miles. Typically, it takes 10-15 minutes to drive to the school, with an average distance of 5.4 miles from the school to the edge of the zone, extending up to 11 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
O'banion Middle School's student population of 784 students has declined by 26% over five school years.
The teacher population of 56 teachers has declined by 25% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
784 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
56 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Year Founded
1969
School Rankings
O'banion Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of O'banion Middle School is 0.39, which is less 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
#6906 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
4%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Hispanic
77%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Black
12%
13%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
White
4%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Two or more races
2%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)27.9%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
91%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 34-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 27-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Bison
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is O'banion Middle School's ranking?
O'banion Middle School is ranked #6906 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
31% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 31% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend O'banion Middle School?
784 students attend O'banion Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of O'banion Middle School students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Black, 4% of students are Asian, 4% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of O'banion Middle School?
O'banion Middle School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does O'banion Middle School offer ?
O'banion Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is O'banion Middle School part of?
O'banion Middle School is part of Garland Independent School District.
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