Serving 409 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Walnut Glen Academy For Excel ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 84% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 81% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 409 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 84%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 84% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 81% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Walnut Glen Academy For Excel ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Walnut Glen Academy For Excel's student population of 409 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
409 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Year Founded
1968
School Calendar
Last Day of School
Wed. Jun 10, 2026
School Mascot
Snow Leopard
School Rankings
Walnut Glen Academy For Excel ranks within the top 5% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Walnut Glen Academy For Excel is 0.74, 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
#175 out of 8096 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
84%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
81%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
21%
6%
Hispanic
41%
53%
Black
17%
13%
White
16%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
62%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Snow Leopard
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Walnut Glen Academy For Excel's ranking?
Walnut Glen Academy For Excel is ranked #175 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Walnut Glen Academy For Excel often compared to?
Walnut Glen Academy For Excelis often viewed alongside schools like Kimberlin Academy For Excel, Hillside Academy For Excel by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
84% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 81% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Walnut Glen Academy For Excel?
409 students attend Walnut Glen Academy For Excel.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of Walnut Glen Academy For Excel students are Hispanic, 21% of students are Asian, 17% of students are Black, 16% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Walnut Glen Academy For Excel?
Walnut Glen Academy For Excel has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Walnut Glen Academy For Excel offer ?
Walnut Glen Academy For Excel offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Walnut Glen Academy For Excel part of?
Walnut Glen Academy For Excel is part of Garland Independent School District.
School Reviews
5 2/26/2021
I went here from kindergarten to 5th grade. WGA is outstanding. Students get an amazing education while making friends that will last a lifetime.
5 8/2/2019
Our child has been at Walnut Glen for four years now. We are grateful for a school with great leadership, teachers who are experienced and who care, and programs that engage students'' diverse giftings/interests.
2 10/22/2010
This is the worst school experience ever. Communication is shunned. Arrogance is rampant. Dishonesty within the school is covered up. The list goes on.
2 5/18/2009
Cold institutional feel to this school. Robotic education at it's best. Academic programs seem more to suit the schools image and award acquisition than enrich students. Disappointing.
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