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Classical Center At Brandenburg Middle School vs. Austin Academy For Excell

Should you attend Classical Center At Brandenburg Middle School or Austin Academy For Excell? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Classical Center At Brandenburg Middle School
626 Nickens Rd
Garland, TX 75043
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Austin Academy For Excell
1125 Beverly Dr
Garland, TX 75040
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Top Rankings

Classical Center At Brandenburg Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:

Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 10%)

Austin Academy For Excell ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Overview
Serving 1,038 students in grades 6-8, Classical Center At Brandenburg Middle School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 44% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65% (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 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 974 students in grades 6-8, Austin Academy For Excell ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 57% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 77% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is higher than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
1,038 students
974 students
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% Male | % Female
46% | 54%
53% | 47%
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Total Classroom Teachers
70 teachers
59 teachers
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Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
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Test Scores

#2242 out of 8188 schools in TX
(Top 30%)
#831 out of 8188 schools in TX
(Top 20%)
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44%
(Top 50% in TX)
57%
(Top 20% in TX)
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Classical Center At Brandenburg Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Austin Academy For Excell and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
65%
(Top 20% in TX)
77%
(Top 10% in TX)
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Classical Center At Brandenburg Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Austin Academy For Excell and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
64%
(Top 20% in TX)
76%
(Top 5% in TX)
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Classical Center At Brandenburg Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
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Students by Grade

Students by Grade
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Grade 6 Students
320
319
Grade 7 Students
354
328
Grade 8 Students
364
327

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
5%
7%
% Asian
5%
17%
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% Hispanic
45%
36%
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% Black
20%
12%
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% White
21%
25%
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% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
3%
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0.71
0.77
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Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
41%
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This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Austin Academy For Excell and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
10%
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This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Austin Academy For Excell and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
 
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