Garland ISD School District

501 S Jupiter
Garland, TX 75042-7108
(District boundaries shown in map)
4/
10
Bottom 50%

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 71 public schools serving 53,671 students in Garland ISD School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
Public Schools in Garland ISD School District have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Texas public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 42% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public school average of 74% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
71 Schools
9,179 Schools
# Students
53,671 Students
5,427,148 Students
# Teachers
3,447 Teachers
369,134 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
State Average (TX)
#789 out of 1198 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
This chart display the overall district rank of Garland ISD  School District, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
27%
37%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Garland ISD  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of TX by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
37%
42%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Garland ISD  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of TX by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
94%
89%
This chart display public school graduation rate of Garland ISD  School District and public school graduation rate of TX by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.67
0.64
# American Indian Students
751 Students
18,023 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
n/a
# Asian Students
5,059 Students
261,795 Students
% Asian Students
9%
5%
# Hispanic Students
27,993 Students
2,860,548 Students
% Hispanic Students
52%
53%
# Black Students
9,894 Students
694,243 Students
% Black Students
19%
13%
# White Students
8,361 Students
1,427,300 Students
% White Students
16%
26%
# Hawaiian Students
54 Students
8,476 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
1,559 Students
156,763 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
3%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
2,365
244,977
# Students in K Grade:
3,494
371,228
# Students in 1st Grade:
3,490
385,983
# Students in 2nd Grade:
3,665
383,593
# 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
418,819
# Students in 8th Grade:
4,336
424,568
# Students in 9th Grade:
4,916
476,074
# Students in 10th Grade:
4,201
408,889
# Students in 11th Grade:
4,343
389,524
# Students in 12th Grade:
3,863
362,296
# 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.
This School District
This State (TX)
Total Revenue
$647 MM
$74,029 MM
This chart display total revenue of Garland ISD  School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in TX by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$612 MM
$78,063 MM
This chart display total spending of Garland ISD  School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in TX by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$12,055
$13,640
This chart display average revenue per public school student in Garland ISD  School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in TX by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$11,399
$14,384
This chart display average spending per public school student in Garland ISD  School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in TX by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Garland ISD School District Public Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Kimberlin For Excel
Magnet School
Math: 69% | Reading: 82%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1520 Cumberland Dr
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:
10/
10
Top 10%
3101 Edgewood Dr
Garland, TX 75042
(972) 494-8330
Grades: PK-5
| 389 students
Rank: #33.
Hillside For Excel
Magnet School
Math: 50% | Reading: 64%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2014 Dairy Rd
Garland, TX 75041
(972) 926-2550
Grades: K-5
| 471 students
Rank: #44.
Austin For Excell
Magnet School
Math: 48% | Reading: 66%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1125 Beverly Dr
Garland, TX 75040
(972) 926-2620
Grades: 6-8
| 980 students
Rank: #55.
John W Armstrong Elementary School
Math: 54% | Reading: 56%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
4750 Ben Davis Rd
Sachse, TX 75048
(972) 414-7480
Grades: PK-5
| 751 students
Rank: #66.
Watson Technology Center
Magnet School
Math: 50% | Reading: 56%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2601 Dairy Rd
Garland, TX 75041
(972) 926-2600
Grades: K-5
| 528 students
Rank: #77.
Luna Elementary School
Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1050 Lochness Rd
Garland, TX 75044
(972) 675-3040
Grades: PK-5
| 468 students
Rank: #88.
Sachse High School
Math: 46% | Reading: 53%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
3901 Miles Rd
Sachse, TX 75048
(972) 414-7450
Grades: 9-12
| 2,910 students
Rank: #99.
N Garland High School
Math: 43% | Reading: 53%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2109 W Buckingham Rd
Garland, TX 75042
(972) 675-3120
Grades: 9-12
| 2,752 students
Rank: #1010.
Keeley Elementary School
Math: 43% | Reading: 48%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
8700 Liberty Grove Rd
Rowlett, TX 75089
(972) 412-2140
Grades: PK-5
| 614 students
Rank: #1111.
Jackson Technology Center
Magnet School
Math: 32% | Reading: 50%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1310 Bobbie Ln
Garland, TX 75042
(972) 494-8362
Grades: 6-8
| 1,309 students
Rank: #1212.
Robert B Sewell Elementary School
Math: 37% | Reading: 45%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
4400 Hudson Park
Sachse, TX 75048
(972) 675-3050
Grades: PK-5
| 684 students
Rank: #1313.
Herfurth Elementary School
Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
7500 Miller Rd
Rowlett, TX 75088
(972) 475-7994
Grades: PK-5
| 541 students
Rank: #1414.
Back Elementary School
Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
7300 Bluebonnet Dr
Rowlett, TX 75089
(972) 475-1884
Grades: PK-5
| 421 students
Rank: #1515.
Lakeview Centennial High School
Math: 28% | Reading: 51%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
3505 Hayman Dr
Garland, TX 75043
(972) 240-3740
Grades: 9-12
| 2,444 students
Rank: #1616.
Classical Center At Brandenburg Middle School
Magnet School
Math: 30% | Reading: 49%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
626 Nickens Rd
Garland, TX 75043
(972) 926-2630
Grades: 6-8
| 1,088 students
Rank: #1717.
Beaver Technology Center
Magnet School
Math: 30% | Reading: 47%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
3232 March Ln
Garland, TX 75042
(972) 494-8301
Grades: PK-5
| 552 students
Rank: #1818.
Spring Creek Elementary School
Math: 32% | Reading: 44%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1510 Spring Creek Dr
Garland, TX 75040
(972) 675-3060
Grades: PK-5
| 656 students
Rank: #1919.
B G Hudson Middle School
Math: 33% | Reading: 42%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
4405 Hudson Dr
Sachse, TX 75048
(972) 675-3070
Grades: 6-8
| 1,226 students
Rank: #2020.
Bradfield Elementary School
Math: 38% | Reading: 36%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
3817 Bucknell Dr
Garland, TX 75042
(972) 494-8303
Grades: PK-5
| 476 students
Rank: #21 - 2221. - 22.
Garland High School
Math: 31% | Reading: 40%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
310 S Garland Ave
Garland, TX 75040
(972) 494-8492
Grades: 9-12
| 2,386 students
Rank: #21 - 2221. - 22.
Rowlett High School
Math: 31% | Reading: 40%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
4700 Kirby Rd
Rowlett, TX 75088
(972) 463-1712
Grades: 9-12
| 2,394 students
Rank: #2323.
Roach Elementary School
Math: 28% | Reading: 41%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1811 Mayfield Ave
Garland, TX 75041
(972) 926-2580
Grades: K-5
| 397 students
Rank: #2424.
Classical Center At Vial Elementary School
Magnet School
Math: 30% | Reading: 38%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
126 Creekview Dr
Garland, TX 75043
(972) 240-3710
Grades: PK-5
| 566 students
Rank: #2525.
Bullock Elementary School
Math: 27% | Reading: 38%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
3909 Edgewood Dr
Garland, TX 75042
(972) 494-8308
Grades: PK-5
| 548 students
Rank: #2626.
Abbett Elementary School
Math: 33% | Reading: 33%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
730 W Muirfield Rd
Garland, TX 75044
(972) 675-3000
Grades: PK-5
| 677 students
Rank: #2727.
Naaman Forest High School
Math: 29% | Reading: 35%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
4843 Naaman Forest Blvd
Garland, TX 75040
(972) 675-3091
Grades: 9-12
| 2,224 students
Rank: #2828.
Hickman Elementary School
Math: 32% | Reading: 31%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
3114 Pinewood Dr
Garland, TX 75044
(972) 675-3150
Grades: PK-5
| 479 students
Rank: #2929.
Davis Elementary School
Math: 29% | Reading: 33%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1621 Mccallum Dr
Garland, TX 75042
(972) 494-8205
Grades: PK-5
| 530 students
Rank: #3030.
Nita Pearson Elementary School
Math: 31% | Reading: 31%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
5201 Nita Pearson Dr
Rowlett, TX 75088
(972) 463-7568
Grades: PK-5
| 606 students
Rank: #3131.
Norma Dorsey Elementary School
Math: 20% | Reading: 40%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
6200 Dexham Rd
Rowlett, TX 75089
(972) 463-5595
Grades: PK-5
| 593 students
Rank: #3232.
Vernon Schrade Middle School
Math: 26% | Reading: 34%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
6201 Danridge Rd
Rowlett, TX 75089
(972) 463-8790
Grades: 6-9
| 945 students
Rank: #3333.
Williams Elementary School
Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1821 Old Gate Ln
Garland, TX 75042
(972) 926-2610
Grades: K-5
| 257 students
Rank: #3434.
Caldwell Elementary School
Math: 28% | Reading: 30%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
3400 Saturn Rd
Garland, TX 75041
(972) 926-2500
Grades: PK-5
| 401 students
Rank: #35 - 3635. - 36.
Park Crest Elementary School
Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2232 Park Crest Dr
Garland, TX 75041
(972) 926-2570
Grades: PK-5
| 331 students
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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Garland ISD School District?
Garland ISD School District manages 71 public schools serving 53,671 students.
What is the rank of Garland ISD School District?
Garland ISD School District is ranked #788 out of 1,196 school districts in Texas (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Texas school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Garland ISD School District?
52% of Garland ISD School District students are Hispanic, 19% of students are Black, 16% of students are White, 9% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Garland ISD School District?
Garland ISD School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Garland ISD School District's spending/student ratio?
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.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • District size: 71 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 53,671 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 84%
  • : 94% (Top 50% in TX)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 27% (Btm 50%)
  • : 37% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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