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 77 public schools serving 52,749 students in Garland Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
Public Schools in Garland Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Texas public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public school average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
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.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-ethinity">Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.66
0.64
# American Indian Students
745 Students
17,976 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
n/a
# Asian Students
5,057 Students
280,730 Students
% Asian Students
10%
5%
# Hispanic Students
27,715 Students
2,920,767 Students
% Hispanic Students
53%
53%
# Black Students
9,706 Students
706,694 Students
% Black Students
18%
13%
# White Students
7,825 Students
1,416,215 Students
% White Students
15%
26%
# Hawaiian Students
56 Students
8,717 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
1,645 Students
166,537 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
3%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-grade">Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
2,407
269,275
# Students in K Grade:
3,376
367,374
# Students in 1st Grade:
3,609
399,149
# Students in 2nd Grade:
3,503
395,722
# Students in 3rd Grade:
3,673
393,633
# Students in 4th Grade:
3,704
393,846
# Students in 5th Grade:
3,777
395,401
# Students in 6th Grade:
3,675
399,579
# Students in 7th Grade:
3,764
409,592
# Students in 8th Grade:
3,902
425,784
# Students in 9th Grade:
4,826
478,283
# Students in 10th Grade:
4,544
437,109
# Students in 11th Grade:
3,934
386,260
# Students in 12th Grade:
4,055
366,629
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="district-revenue-and-spending">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.
How many schools belong to Garland Independent School District?
Garland Independent School District manages 77 public schools serving 52,749 students.
What is the rank of Garland Independent School District?
Garland Independent School District is ranked #669 out of 1,201 school districts in Texas (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 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 Independent School District?
53% of Garland Independent School District students are Hispanic, 18% of students are Black, 15% of students are White, 10% 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 Independent School District?
Garland Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is equal to the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Garland Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
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.
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Quick Stats (2024-25)
District size: 77 schools
Grades: PK-12
Enrollment: 52,749 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 85%
Graduation Rate
: 94% (Top 50% in TX)
Overall District Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 37% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 48% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 42% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
