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 2025 school year, there are 75 public schools serving 51,022 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 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Garland Independent School District, which is ranked #666 of all 1,196 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
0.67
0.64
# American Indian Students
746 Students
17,916 Students
% American Indian Students
2%
n/a
# Asian Students
5,109 Students
296,049 Students
% Asian Students
10%
6%
# Hispanic Students
26,831 Students
2,942,422 Students
% Hispanic Students
53%
53%
# Black Students
9,311 Students
706,008 Students
% Black Students
18%
13%
# White Students
7,249 Students
1,384,941 Students
% White Students
14%
25%
# Hawaiian Students
58 Students
8,841 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
1,718 Students
173,807 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:
2,445
275,832
# Students in K Grade:
3,181
361,958
# Students in 1st Grade:
3,364
385,427
# Students in 2nd Grade:
3,492
402,148
# Students in 3rd Grade:
3,437
399,623
# Students in 4th Grade:
3,555
398,690
# Students in 5th Grade:
3,656
399,071
# Students in 6th Grade:
3,698
402,143
# Students in 7th Grade:
3,630
406,424
# Students in 8th Grade:
3,814
414,179
# Students in 9th Grade:
4,421
472,263
# Students in 10th Grade:
4,449
438,622
# Students in 11th Grade:
4,117
406,207
# Students in 12th Grade:
3,763
367,397
# 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 $12,680 in this school district is less than the state median of $13,387. The school district revenue/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,991 is less than the state median of $14,116. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
How many schools belong to Garland Independent School District?
Garland Independent School District manages 75 public schools serving 51,022 students.
What is the rank of Garland Independent School District?
Garland Independent School District is ranked #666 out of 1,196 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, 14% of students are White, 10% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% 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 $11,991 is less than the state median of $14,116. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
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Quick Stats (2025)
District size: 75 schools
Grades: PK-12
Enrollment: 51,022 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 86%
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
