Top Rankings
Garland Independent 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 2024-25 school year, there are 41 public preschools serving 19,656 students in Garland Independent School District. This district's average pre testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public pre schools in Texas.
Public Preschools in Garland Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Texas public pre school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 53% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public preschool average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
77 Schools
4,160 Schools
# Students
52,749 Students
2,149,057 Students
# Teachers
3,480 Teachers
145,828 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
District Rank
Garland Independent School District, which is ranked #669 of all 1,201 school districts in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 94% has increased from 91% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#671 out of 1204 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
46%
Graduation Rate
94%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.66
0.63
# American Indian Students
745 Students
6,271 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
n/a
# Asian Students
5,057 Students
101,834 Students
% Asian Students
10%
5%
# Hispanic Students
27,715 Students
1,176,418 Students
% Hispanic Students
53%
55%
# Black Students
9,706 Students
272,676 Students
% Black Students
18%
13%
# White Students
7,825 Students
518,439 Students
% White Students
15%
24%
# Hawaiian Students
56 Students
3,307 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
1,645 Students
70,112 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
2,407
269,275
# Students in K Grade:
3,376
312,864
# Students in 1st Grade:
3,609
322,478
# Students in 2nd Grade:
3,503
312,011
# Students in 3rd Grade:
3,673
297,169
# Students in 4th Grade:
3,704
292,774
# Students in 5th Grade:
3,777
258,012
# Students in 6th Grade:
3,675
33,963
# Students in 7th Grade:
3,764
14,142
# Students in 8th Grade:
3,902
13,239
# Students in 9th Grade:
4,826
6,508
# Students in 10th Grade:
4,544
6,072
# Students in 11th Grade:
3,934
5,253
# Students in 12th Grade:
4,055
5,297
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,265 in this school district is less than the state median of $13,417. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,599 is less than the state median of $14,148. 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
$12,265
$13,417
Spending / Student
$11,599
$14,148
Best Garland Independent School District Public Preschools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Kimberlin Academy For Excel
(Math: 80% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1520 Cumberland Dr
Garland, TX 75040
(972) 926-2560
Garland, TX 75040
(972) 926-2560
Grades: PK-5
| 486 students
Rank: #22.
Luna Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1050 Lochness Rd
Garland, TX 75044
(972) 675-3040
Garland, TX 75044
(972) 675-3040
Grades: PK-5
| 511 students
Rank: #33.
Keeley Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
8700 Liberty Grove Rd
Rowlett, TX 75089
(972) 412-2140
Rowlett, TX 75089
(972) 412-2140
Grades: PK-5
| 584 students
Rank: #44.
Herfurth Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
7500 Miller Rd
Rowlett, TX 75088
(972) 475-7994
Rowlett, TX 75088
(972) 475-7994
Grades: PK-5
| 539 students
Rank: #55.
John W Armstrong Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 69%)
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
| 759 students
Rank: #66.
Robert B Sewell Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4400 Hudson Park
Sachse, TX 75048
(972) 675-3050
Sachse, TX 75048
(972) 675-3050
Grades: PK-5
| 697 students
Rank: #77.
Back Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
7300 Bluebonnet Dr
Rowlett, TX 75089
(972) 475-1884
Rowlett, TX 75089
(972) 475-1884
Grades: PK-5
| 411 students
Rank: #88.
Spring Creek Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1510 Spring Creek Dr
Garland, TX 75040
(972) 675-3060
Garland, TX 75040
(972) 675-3060
Grades: PK-5
| 667 students
Rank: #99.
Bradfield Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3817 Bucknell Dr
Garland, TX 75042
(972) 494-8303
Garland, TX 75042
(972) 494-8303
Grades: PK-5
| 499 students
Rank: #1010.
Roach Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1811 Mayfield Ave
Garland, TX 75041
(972) 926-2580
Garland, TX 75041
(972) 926-2580
Grades: PK-5
| 388 students
Rank: #1111.
Abbett Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
730 W Muirfield Rd
Garland, TX 75044
(972) 675-3000
Garland, TX 75044
(972) 675-3000
Grades: PK-5
| 652 students
Rank: #1212.
Norma Dorsey Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6200 Dexham Rd
Rowlett, TX 75089
(972) 463-5595
Rowlett, TX 75089
(972) 463-5595
Grades: PK-5
| 581 students
Rank: #1313.
Nita Pearson Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5201 Nita Pearson Dr
Rowlett, TX 75088
(972) 463-7568
Rowlett, TX 75088
(972) 463-7568
Grades: PK-5
| 558 students
Rank: #1414.
Liberty Grove Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
10201 Liberty Grove
Rowlett, TX 75089
(972) 487-4416
Rowlett, TX 75089
(972) 487-4416
Grades: PK-5
| 539 students
Rank: #1515.
Weaver Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
805 Pleasant Vly Rd
Garland, TX 75040
(972) 494-8311
Garland, TX 75040
(972) 494-8311
Grades: PK-5
| 434 students
Rank: #1616.
Davis Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1621 Mccallum Dr
Garland, TX 75042
(972) 494-8205
Garland, TX 75042
(972) 494-8205
Grades: PK-5
| 504 students
Rank: #1717.
Montclair Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
5200 Broadmoor Dr
Garland, TX 75043
(972) 279-4041
Garland, TX 75043
(972) 279-4041
Grades: PK-5
| 504 students
Rank: #1818.
Northlake Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1626 Bosque Dr
Garland, TX 75040
(972) 494-8359
Garland, TX 75040
(972) 494-8359
Grades: PK-5
| 477 students
Rank: #1919.
Park Crest Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2232 Park Crest Dr
Garland, TX 75041
(972) 926-2570
Garland, TX 75041
(972) 926-2570
Grades: PK-5
| 327 students
Rank: #2020.
Daugherty Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
501 W Miller Rd
Garland, TX 75041
(972) 926-2530
Garland, TX 75041
(972) 926-2530
Grades: PK-5
| 810 students
Rank: #2121.
Bullock Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3909 Edgewood Dr
Garland, TX 75042
(972) 494-8308
Garland, TX 75042
(972) 494-8308
Grades: PK-5
| 553 students
Rank: #22 - 2322. - 23.
Hickman Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3114 Pinewood Dr
Garland, TX 75044
(972) 675-3150
Garland, TX 75044
(972) 675-3150
Grades: PK-5
| 464 students
Rank: #22 - 2322. - 23.
Shorehaven Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
600 Shorehaven Dr
Garland, TX 75040
(972) 494-8346
Garland, TX 75040
(972) 494-8346
Grades: PK-5
| 360 students
Rank: #2424.
Centerville Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
600 Keen Dr
Garland, TX 75041
(972) 926-2510
Garland, TX 75041
(972) 926-2510
Grades: PK-5
| 299 students
Rank: #2525.
Golden Meadows Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1726 Travis St
Garland, TX 75042
(972) 494-8373
Garland, TX 75042
(972) 494-8373
Grades: PK-5
| 449 students
Rank: #2626.
Cooper Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1200 Kingsbridge Dr
Garland, TX 75040
(972) 675-3010
Garland, TX 75040
(972) 675-3010
Grades: PK-5
| 394 students
Rank: #2727.
Toler Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3520 Guthrie Rd
Garland, TX 75043
(972) 226-3922
Garland, TX 75043
(972) 226-3922
Grades: PK-5
| 454 students
Rank: #2828.
Caldwell Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3400 Saturn Rd
Garland, TX 75041
(972) 926-2500
Garland, TX 75041
(972) 926-2500
Grades: PK-5
| 404 students
Rank: #29 - 3029. - 30.
George Washington Carver Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2200 Wynn Joyce
Garland, TX 75043
(972) 487-4415
Garland, TX 75043
(972) 487-4415
Grades: PK-5
| 682 students
Rank: #29 - 3029. - 30.
Vernal Lister Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3131 Mars Dr
Garland, TX 75040
(972) 675-3030
Garland, TX 75040
(972) 675-3030
Grades: PK-5
| 537 students
Rank: #3131.
Steadham Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
6200 Danridge Rd
Rowlett, TX 75089
(972) 463-5887
Rowlett, TX 75089
(972) 463-5887
Grades: PK-5
| 518 students
Rank: #3232.
Ethridge Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2301 Sam Houston Dr
Garland, TX 75044
(972) 675-3020
Garland, TX 75044
(972) 675-3020
Grades: PK-5
| 729 students
Rank: #3333.
Katherine Stephens Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3700 Cheyenne Dr
Rowlett, TX 75088
(972) 463-5790
Rowlett, TX 75088
(972) 463-5790
Grades: PK-5
| 540 students
Rank: #3434.
Heather Glen Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5119 Heather Glen Dr
Garland, TX 75043
(972) 270-2881
Garland, TX 75043
(972) 270-2881
Grades: PK-5
| 323 students
Rank: #3535.
Shugart Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4726 Rosehill Rd
Garland, TX 75043
(972) 240-3700
Garland, TX 75043
(972) 240-3700
Grades: PK-5
| 457 students
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