Top Rankings
Garland ISD School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 61 public elementary schools serving 35,736 students in Garland ISD School District. This district's average elementary testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public elementary schools in Texas.
Public Elementary Schools in Garland ISD School District have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Texas public elementary school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public elementary school average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
71 Schools
6,824 Schools
# Students
53,671 Students
3,667,271 Students
# Teachers
3,447 Teachers
251,798 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
District Rank
Garland ISD School District, which is ranked #788 of all 1,196 school districts in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 94% has increased from 91% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#789 out of 1198 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
42%
Graduation Rate
94%
89%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.67
0.64
# American Indian Students
751 Students
12,235 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
n/a
# Asian Students
5,059 Students
178,985 Students
% Asian Students
9%
5%
# Hispanic Students
27,993 Students
1,940,861 Students
% Hispanic Students
52%
53%
# Black Students
9,894 Students
463,845 Students
% Black Students
19%
13%
# White Students
8,361 Students
953,330 Students
% White Students
16%
26%
# Hawaiian Students
54 Students
5,642 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
1,559 Students
112,373 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
2,365
197,767
# Students in K Grade:
3,494
355,372
# Students in 1st Grade:
3,490
385,986
# Students in 2nd Grade:
3,665
383,594
# Students in 3rd Grade:
3,676
384,793
# Students in 4th Grade:
3,767
385,943
# Students in 5th Grade:
3,751
389,980
# Students in 6th Grade:
3,793
400,481
# Students in 7th Grade:
4,011
344,259
# Students in 8th Grade:
4,336
347,318
# Students in 9th Grade:
4,916
28,814
# Students in 10th Grade:
4,201
23,623
# Students in 11th Grade:
4,343
20,805
# Students in 12th Grade:
3,863
18,536
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,055 in this school district is less than the state median of $13,640. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,399 is less than the state median of $14,384. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$647 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$612 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,055
$13,640
Spending / Student
$11,399
$14,384
Best Garland ISD School District Public Elementary Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Kimberlin For Excel
Magnet School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1520 Cumberland Dr
Garland, TX 75040
(972) 926-2560
Garland, TX 75040
(972) 926-2560
Grades: PK-5
| 479 students
Rank: #22.
Walnut Glen For Excel
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3101 Edgewood Dr
Garland, TX 75042
(972) 494-8330
Garland, TX 75042
(972) 494-8330
Grades: PK-5
| 389 students
Rank: #33.
Hillside For Excel
Magnet School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2014 Dairy Rd
Garland, TX 75041
(972) 926-2550
Garland, TX 75041
(972) 926-2550
Grades: K-5
| 471 students
Rank: #44.
Austin For Excell
Magnet School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1125 Beverly Dr
Garland, TX 75040
(972) 926-2620
Garland, TX 75040
(972) 926-2620
Grades: 6-8
| 980 students
Rank: #55.
John W Armstrong Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4750 Ben Davis Rd
Sachse, TX 75048
(972) 414-7480
Sachse, TX 75048
(972) 414-7480
Grades: PK-5
| 751 students
Rank: #66.
Watson Technology Center
Magnet School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2601 Dairy Rd
Garland, TX 75041
(972) 926-2600
Garland, TX 75041
(972) 926-2600
Grades: K-5
| 528 students
Rank: #77.
Luna Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1050 Lochness Rd
Garland, TX 75044
(972) 675-3040
Garland, TX 75044
(972) 675-3040
Grades: PK-5
| 468 students
Rank: #88.
Keeley Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
8700 Liberty Grove Rd
Rowlett, TX 75089
(972) 412-2140
Rowlett, TX 75089
(972) 412-2140
Grades: PK-5
| 614 students
Rank: #99.
Jackson Technology Center
Magnet School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1310 Bobbie Ln
Garland, TX 75042
(972) 494-8362
Garland, TX 75042
(972) 494-8362
Grades: 6-8
| 1,309 students
Rank: #1010.
Robert B Sewell Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4400 Hudson Park
Sachse, TX 75048
(972) 675-3050
Sachse, TX 75048
(972) 675-3050
Grades: PK-5
| 684 students
Rank: #1111.
Herfurth Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
7500 Miller Rd
Rowlett, TX 75088
(972) 475-7994
Rowlett, TX 75088
(972) 475-7994
Grades: PK-5
| 541 students
Rank: #1212.
Back Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
7300 Bluebonnet Dr
Rowlett, TX 75089
(972) 475-1884
Rowlett, TX 75089
(972) 475-1884
Grades: PK-5
| 421 students
Rank: #1313.
Classical Center At Brandenburg Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
626 Nickens Rd
Garland, TX 75043
(972) 926-2630
Garland, TX 75043
(972) 926-2630
Grades: 6-8
| 1,088 students
Rank: #1414.
Beaver Technology Center
Magnet School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3232 March Ln
Garland, TX 75042
(972) 494-8301
Garland, TX 75042
(972) 494-8301
Grades: PK-5
| 552 students
Rank: #1515.
Spring Creek Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1510 Spring Creek Dr
Garland, TX 75040
(972) 675-3060
Garland, TX 75040
(972) 675-3060
Grades: PK-5
| 656 students
Rank: #1616.
B G Hudson Middle School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4405 Hudson Dr
Sachse, TX 75048
(972) 675-3070
Sachse, TX 75048
(972) 675-3070
Grades: 6-8
| 1,226 students
Rank: #1717.
Bradfield Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3817 Bucknell Dr
Garland, TX 75042
(972) 494-8303
Garland, TX 75042
(972) 494-8303
Grades: PK-5
| 476 students
Rank: #1818.
Roach Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1811 Mayfield Ave
Garland, TX 75041
(972) 926-2580
Garland, TX 75041
(972) 926-2580
Grades: K-5
| 397 students
Rank: #1919.
Classical Center At Vial Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
126 Creekview Dr
Garland, TX 75043
(972) 240-3710
Garland, TX 75043
(972) 240-3710
Grades: PK-5
| 566 students
Rank: #2020.
Bullock Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3909 Edgewood Dr
Garland, TX 75042
(972) 494-8308
Garland, TX 75042
(972) 494-8308
Grades: PK-5
| 548 students
Rank: #2121.
Abbett Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
730 W Muirfield Rd
Garland, TX 75044
(972) 675-3000
Garland, TX 75044
(972) 675-3000
Grades: PK-5
| 677 students
Rank: #2222.
Hickman Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3114 Pinewood Dr
Garland, TX 75044
(972) 675-3150
Garland, TX 75044
(972) 675-3150
Grades: PK-5
| 479 students
Rank: #2323.
Davis Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1621 Mccallum Dr
Garland, TX 75042
(972) 494-8205
Garland, TX 75042
(972) 494-8205
Grades: PK-5
| 530 students
Rank: #2424.
Nita Pearson Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5201 Nita Pearson Dr
Rowlett, TX 75088
(972) 463-7568
Rowlett, TX 75088
(972) 463-7568
Grades: PK-5
| 606 students
Rank: #2525.
Norma Dorsey Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
6200 Dexham Rd
Rowlett, TX 75089
(972) 463-5595
Rowlett, TX 75089
(972) 463-5595
Grades: PK-5
| 593 students
Rank: #2626.
Vernon Schrade Middle School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
6201 Danridge Rd
Rowlett, TX 75089
(972) 463-8790
Rowlett, TX 75089
(972) 463-8790
Grades: 6-9
| 945 students
Rank: #2727.
Williams Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1821 Old Gate Ln
Garland, TX 75042
(972) 926-2610
Garland, TX 75042
(972) 926-2610
Grades: K-5
| 257 students
Rank: #2828.
Caldwell Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3400 Saturn Rd
Garland, TX 75041
(972) 926-2500
Garland, TX 75041
(972) 926-2500
Grades: PK-5
| 401 students
Rank: #29 - 3029. - 30.
Park Crest Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2232 Park Crest Dr
Garland, TX 75041
(972) 926-2570
Garland, TX 75041
(972) 926-2570
Grades: PK-5
| 331 students
Rank: #29 - 3029. - 30.
Shorehaven Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
600 Shorehaven Dr
Garland, TX 75040
(972) 494-8346
Garland, TX 75040
(972) 494-8346
Grades: PK-5
| 379 students
Rank: #3131.
George Washington Carver Elementary School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2200 Wynn Joyce
Garland, TX 75043
(972) 487-4415
Garland, TX 75043
(972) 487-4415
Grades: PK-5
| 680 students
Rank: #32 - 3332. - 33.
Coyle Middle School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4500 Skyline Dr
Rowlett, TX 75088
(972) 475-3711
Rowlett, TX 75088
(972) 475-3711
Grades: 6-8
| 929 students
Rank: #32 - 3332. - 33.
Webb Middle School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1610 Spring Creek
Garland, TX 75040
(972) 675-3080
Garland, TX 75040
(972) 675-3080
Grades: 6-8
| 1,072 students
Rank: #3434.
Golden Meadows Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1726 Travis St
Garland, TX 75042
(972) 494-8373
Garland, TX 75042
(972) 494-8373
Grades: PK-5
| 458 students
Rank: #3535.
Katherine Stephens Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3700 Cheyenne Dr
Rowlett, TX 75088
(972) 463-5790
Rowlett, TX 75088
(972) 463-5790
Grades: PK-5
| 543 students
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