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Austin Academy For Excell

Public, Magnet Grades 6-8

168^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 2,335 Texas Middle Schools

Better than 93% of Texas middle schools

Summary

Austin Academy For Excell is a public magnet middle school in Garland, TX, serving 951 students in grades 6-8 and consistently ranking among the top 7% of middle schools statewide, despite being part of the Garland Independent School District (Isd), which has a 3-star overall rating.

This school is a standout performer, achieving a 5-star rating for nine consecutive years and ranking 168th out of 2,335 Texas middle schools. Its academic proficiency scores are 30-40 percentage points higher than the district average, with 8th-grade science at 79.5% and Algebra I pass rates at 89.2%, far exceeding state averages. Notably, the school excels in serving diverse student populations, ranking in the 99th percentile for African American students and the 94th percentile for low-income students, even though over 50% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch. The school also maintains a perfect 0% dropout rate over the last five years. In comparison, nearby schools like Sellers Middle (ranked in the bottom 10%) and Bussey Middle (4th percentile) lag significantly, while Classical Center At Brandenburg Middle (77th percentile) is the closest competitor within the district. Interestingly, Austin Academy achieves these results with lower per-student spending ($9,001) than many lower-performing peers, suggesting its success stems from instructional quality and school culture rather than funding.

One area to note is a puzzling dip in 6th-grade math scores, though this may be a data anomaly given the school's strong overall math performance. Additionally, the school's Gifted and Talented program ranks only in the 55th percentile, possibly because the general curriculum is already highly rigorous. For parents, Austin Academy offers a proven track record of academic excellence, strong support for diverse learners, and a magnet environment that attracts motivated students from across the district, making it a top choice for middle school education in the Garland area.

951

Students ?

15.4

Student/teacher ratio ?

$9,023

Per pupil spending ?

51.3%

Free/discounted lunch ?

1125 Beverly Dr
Garland, TX 75040-8126

(972) 926-2620

District: Garland Independent School District (Isd)

Students who attend Austin Academy For Excell usually attend:

High:	Garland High School
	Lakeview Centennial High School
	N Garland High School
	Naaman Forest High School
	More...
	Rowlett High School
	S Garland High School
	Sachse High School

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

45.1%

Asian:

20.0%

White:

19.0%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 87th percentile in 2016 → 93rd in 2026

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Texas average (73% vs 48% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 7% of Texas middle schools

✓Ranking is trending up — up 6 percentile points since 2016

Worth a look

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school73%

District avg45%

Texas avg48%

168^th of 2,335

Texas public middle schools ?

Top 7%▲ up 6 pts since 2016

From top 13% (2016) to top 7% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

1^st of 12Middle Schools in the Garland Independent School District (Isd)

398^th of 951Garland Independent School District (Isd) among Texas districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	88.7	168 of 2335	92.8%	★★★★★
2025	89.5	155 of 2344	93.4%	★★★★★
2024	87.0	212 of 2372	91.1%	★★★★★
2023	88.6	168 of 2330	92.8%	★★★★★
2022	87.2	179 of 2254	92.1%	★★★★★
2021	87.9	180 of 2252	92.0%	★★★★★
2019	92.9	104 of 2193	95.3%	★★★★★
2018	92.0	115 of 2080	94.5%	★★★★★
2017	88.3	175 of 2027	91.4%	★★★★★
2016	81.0	258 of 1987	87.0%	★★★★☆
2015	79.3	281 of 2043	86.2%	★★★★☆
2014	80.8	255 of 1987	87.2%	★★★★☆
2013	82.4	196 of 1973	90.1%	★★★★★
2012	87.3	114 of 1951	94.2%	★★★★★
2011	75.3	239 of 1895	87.4%	★★★★☆
2010	76.6	197 of 1803	89.1%	★★★★☆
2009	78.8	176 of 1763	90.0%	★★★★★
2008	78.4	197 of 1718	88.5%	★★★★☆
2007	76.9	240 of 1684	85.7%	★★★★☆
2006	78.3	227 of 1585	85.7%	★★★★☆
2005	78.2	214 of 1582	86.5%	★★★★☆
2004	79.5	166 of 1573	89.4%	★★★★☆

African American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	98.1	15 of 1295	98.8%	★★★★★
2025	85.9	72 of 997	92.8%	★★★★★
2024	90.1	61 of 1280	95.2%	★★★★★
2023	95.2	34 of 1273	97.3%	★★★★★
2022	95.7	29 of 1251	97.7%	★★★★★
2021	94.8	28 of 1213	97.7%	★★★★★
2019	96.8	24 of 1193	98.0%	★★★★★
2018	97.8	12 of 1167	99.0%	★★★★★

Asian

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	82.0	49 of 642	92.4%	★★★★★
2025	73.8	100 of 505	80.2%	★★★★☆
2024	79.9	65 of 617	89.5%	★★★★☆
2023	81.6	56 of 616	90.9%	★★★★★
2022	80.6	66 of 606	89.1%	★★★★☆
2021	82.7	58 of 589	90.2%	★★★★★
2019	86.8	25 of 594	95.8%	★★★★★
2018	86.5	23 of 587	96.1%	★★★★★

At Risk

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2022	72.7	320 of 2182	85.3%	★★★★☆
2021	80.4	156 of 2118	92.6%	★★★★★
2019	72.5	294 of 2058	85.7%	★★★★☆
2018	49.1	827 of 2008	58.8%	★★★☆☆

English Language Learner

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	62.2	324 of 1390	76.7%	★★★★☆
2025	82.8	135 of 1428	90.5%	★★★★★
2024	75.0	264 of 1770	85.1%	★★★★☆
2023	78.8	186 of 1720	89.2%	★★★★☆
2022	70.4	271 of 1643	83.5%	★★★★☆
2021	73.8	179 of 1592	88.8%	★★★★☆
2019	80.8	131 of 1445	90.9%	★★★★★
2018	53.3	431 of 1376	68.7%	★★★☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	87.9	159 of 2240	92.9%	★★★★★
2025	80.3	218 of 1825	88.1%	★★★★☆
2024	77.7	326 of 2242	85.5%	★★★★☆
2023	85.7	212 of 2241	90.5%	★★★★★
2022	86.1	195 of 2221	91.2%	★★★★★
2021	85.1	208 of 2151	90.3%	★★★★★
2019	91.9	110 of 2047	94.6%	★★★★★
2018	90.0	124 of 2008	93.8%	★★★★★

Gifted and Talented

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	61.1	674 of 1497	55.0%	★★★☆☆
2025	71.8	270 of 1230	78.0%	★★★★☆
2023	60.2	739 of 1481	50.1%	★★★☆☆
2022	48.7	936 of 1488	37.1%	★★☆☆☆
2021	46.4	961 of 1501	36.0%	★★☆☆☆
2019	52.5	867 of 1446	40.0%	★★☆☆☆
2018	56.6	730 of 1430	49.0%	★★☆☆☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	71.5	397 of 2141	81.5%	★★★★☆
2025	71.5	313 of 1731	81.9%	★★★★☆
2024	59.2	687 of 2119	67.6%	★★★☆☆
2023	75.0	320 of 2116	84.9%	★★★★☆
2022	71.3	386 of 2077	81.4%	★★★★☆
2021	75.3	299 of 2043	85.4%	★★★★☆
2019	83.6	185 of 1935	90.4%	★★★★★
2018	77.7	253 of 1895	86.6%	★★★★☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	86.0	132 of 2253	94.1%	★★★★★
2025	81.0	137 of 1820	92.5%	★★★★★
2024	72.1	362 of 2235	83.8%	★★★★☆
2023	81.8	196 of 2251	91.3%	★★★★★
2022	80.9	208 of 2220	90.6%	★★★★★
2021	79.9	206 of 2172	90.5%	★★★★★
2019	91.5	64 of 2073	96.9%	★★★★★
2018	87.8	102 of 2039	95.0%	★★★★★

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	88.3	171 of 2253	92.4%	★★★★★
2025	82.6	199 of 1818	89.1%	★★★★☆
2024	79.8	287 of 2246	87.2%	★★★★☆
2023	89.6	148 of 2245	93.4%	★★★★★
2022	86.1	190 of 2228	91.5%	★★★★★
2021	88.8	154 of 2168	92.9%	★★★★★
2019	92.3	103 of 2069	95.0%	★★★★★
2018	92.5	98 of 2030	95.2%	★★★★★

Multi-racial

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	82.9	86 of 806	89.3%	★★★★☆
2025	89.9	28 of 676	95.9%	★★★★★
2024	85.5	64 of 818	92.2%	★★★★★
2023	93.3	15 of 817	98.2%	★★★★★
2022	85.5	58 of 813	92.9%	★★★★★
2021	87.8	44 of 743	94.1%	★★★★★
2019	96.1	2 of 753	99.7%	★★★★★
2018	89.6	19 of 720	97.4%	★★★★★

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	74.2	220 of 1956	88.8%	★★★★☆
2025	64.8	336 of 1568	78.6%	★★★★☆
2024	80.0	145 of 1891	92.3%	★★★★★
2023	83.6	121 of 1815	93.3%	★★★★★
2022	79.0	132 of 1757	92.5%	★★★★★
2021	71.7	202 of 1712	88.2%	★★★★☆
2019	81.1	116 of 1626	92.9%	★★★★★
2018	66.4	260 of 1597	83.7%	★★★★☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	92.1	40 of 1731	97.7%	★★★★★
2025	95.8	10 of 1439	99.3%	★★★★★
2024	83.1	147 of 1733	91.5%	★★★★★
2023	95.7	13 of 1749	99.3%	★★★★★
2022	90.3	59 of 1723	96.6%	★★★★★
2021	89.1	75 of 1700	95.6%	★★★★★
2019	95.3	20 of 1684	98.8%	★★★★★
2018	94.9	22 of 1673	98.7%	★★★★★

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

African American (2026)99th percentile+6 vs school

White (2026)98th percentile+5 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2026)94th percentile~ school

Female (2026)93rd percentile~ school

Male (2026)92nd percentile~ school

Asian (2026)92nd percentile~ school

Multi-racial (2026)89th percentile-3 vs school

Special Education (2026)89th percentile-4 vs school

At Risk (2022)85th percentile-7 vs school

Hispanic (2026)81st percentile-11 vs school

English Language Learner (2026)77th percentile-16 vs school

Gifted and Talented (2026)55th percentile-38 vs school

By subject vs Texas (2025-2026) ?

Algebra I89%+35 vs state

Reading84%+29 vs state

Mathematics61%+18 vs state

Social Studies50%+18 vs state

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by a student
Monday, February 23, 2015

The teachers at this school are understanding and kind, and they teach in a way that actually allows students to learn. Close Quote

by a citizen
Monday, August 4, 2014

This is going to be my second year at Austin and my first year was great. Close Quote

by a parent
Monday, August 1, 2011

The school produces graduates who are ready to be come professionals. The students are trained to be responsible. The teachers take time out to know their students' needs. They employ innovative teaching techniques that keep their students interested and committed to learning. The administrators are visibly involved in all the activities of the school. Close Quote

Schools Near Austin Academy For Excell

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				STAAR EOC Algebra I (2026)	STAAR Reading (2026)			STAAR Mathematics (2026)		STAAR Social Studies (2026)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	STAAR EOC Algebra I End of Course	STAAR Reading 6th Grade	STAAR Reading 7th Grade	STAAR Reading 8th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 6th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 8th Grade	STAAR Social Studies 8th Grade	Total
Austin Academy For Excell	Public, Magnet	6-8	1125 Beverly Dr	Garland	75040	Dallas County	Garland Independent School District (Isd)	No	Yes	(n/a)	Yes	(972) 926-2620	951	62	15.4	51.3%	181 (19.0%)	114 (12.0%)	429 (45.1%)	190 (20.0%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	35 (3.7%)	88.7	168^th of 2335 public middle schools	92.8%		89.5	155^th of 2344 public middle schools	93.4%	13	89.2	85.1	84.0	83.1	64.9	58.0	49.8	$9,023
Sellers Middle	Public	6-8	1009 Mars Dr	Garland	75040	Dallas County	Garland Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(972) 494-8337	852	56	15.1	82.9%	63 (7.4%)	123 (14.4%)	565 (66.3%)	71 (8.3%)	4 (0.5%)	2 (0.2%)	24 (2.8%)	37.9	1462^nd of 2335 public middle schools	37.4%		36.6	1503^rd of 2344 public middle schools	35.9%	41	88.3	51.9	46.0	48.3	26.3	44.1	15.6	$10,060
Classical Center At Brandenburg Middle	Public, Magnet	6-8	626 Nickens Rd	Garland	75043	Dallas County	Garland Independent School District (Isd)	No	Yes	(n/a)	Yes	(972) 926-2630	1,056	66	16.1	63.1%	180 (17.0%)	222 (21.0%)	556 (52.7%)	57 (5.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	41 (3.9%)	68.3	546^th of 2335 public middle schools	76.6%		62.8	726^th of 2344 public middle schools	69.0%	180	93.9	67.0	60.7	65.2	47.1	62.2	26.9	$8,889
Bussey Middle	Public	6-8	1204 Travis St	Garland	75040	Dallas County	Garland Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(972) 494-8391	753	54	14.0	93.6%	40 (5.3%)	83 (11.0%)	580 (77.0%)	38 (5.0%)	3 (0.4%)	1 (0.1%)	8 (1.1%)	16.7	2120^th of 2335 public middle schools	9.2%		14.1	2169^th of 2344 public middle schools	7.5%	49	86.5	42.7	31.1	26.5	25.8	20.1	10.0	$10,288
Sam Houston Middle	Public	6-8	2232 Sussex Dr	Garland	75041	Dallas County	Garland Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(972) 926-2640	775	58	13.3	89.8%	28 (3.6%)	39 (5.0%)	677 (87.4%)	15 (1.9%)	3 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (1.7%)	18.6	2080^th of 2335 public middle schools	10.9%		20.6	2009^th of 2344 public middle schools	14.3%	71	92.3	31.7	35.6	33.1	22.1	32.8	9.6	$11,661
Lyles Collegiate Middle	Public	6-8	4655 S Country Club Rd	Garland	75043	Dallas County	Garland Independent School District (Isd)	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(972) 240-3720	869	57	15.3	88.5%	55 (6.3%)	318 (36.6%)	415 (47.8%)	47 (5.4%)	2 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	32 (3.7%)	30.2	1709^th of 2335 public middle schools	26.8%		19.4	2035^th of 2344 public middle schools	13.2%	326	90.7	36.2	42.7	44.8	21.3	42.3	18.5	$9,880
O'Banion Middle	Public	6-8	700 Birchwood Dr	Garland	75043	Dallas County	Garland Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(972) 279-6103	784	56	14.0	92.7%	28 (3.6%)	95 (12.1%)	606 (77.3%)	34 (4.3%)	6 (0.8%)	1 (0.1%)	14 (1.8%)	17.3	2107^th of 2335 public middle schools	9.8%		27.7	1810^th of 2344 public middle schools	22.8%	297	82.7	31.0	32.8	36.8	27.4	25.8	9.3	$10,527
Coyle Middle Technology Center For Math & Science	Public	6-8	4500 Skyline Dr	Rowlett	75088	Dallas County	Garland Independent School District (Isd)	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(972) 475-3711	956	60	15.9	65.4%	168 (17.6%)	236 (24.7%)	449 (47.0%)	53 (5.5%)	3 (0.3%)	3 (0.3%)	44 (4.6%)	27.3	1813^th of 2335 public middle schools	22.4%		31.8	1673^rd of 2344 public middle schools	28.6%	140	93.0	51.9	46.4	49.2	24.8	15.0	14.3	$8,528
Jackson Technology Center	Public, Magnet	6-8	1310 Bobbie Ln	Garland	75042	Dallas County	Garland Independent School District (Isd)	No	Yes	(n/a)	Yes	(972) 494-8362	1,157	72	15.9	71.8%	137 (11.8%)	145 (12.5%)	650 (56.2%)	185 (16.0%)	5 (0.4%)	1 (0.1%)	34 (2.9%)	64.2	649^th of 2335 public middle schools	72.2%		68.9	563^rd of 2344 public middle schools	76.0%	86	96.3	62.8	71.0	66.2	42.4	37.5	42.4	$8,796
Webb Middle	Public	6-8	1610 Spring Creek	Garland	75042	Dallas County	Garland Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(972) 675-3080	989	63	15.7	89.2%	152 (15.4%)	208 (21.0%)	402 (40.6%)	191 (19.3%)	2 (0.2%)	4 (0.4%)	30 (3.0%)	43.1	1276^th of 2335 public middle schools	45.4%		36.1	1523^rd of 2344 public middle schools	35.0%	247	97.3	44.9	47.0	54.6	35.4	38.9	32.2	$10,180

Frequently Asked Questions about Austin Academy For Excell

What district is Austin Academy For Excell in?

Garland Independent School District (Isd)

Is Austin Academy For Excell a good school?

Yes. Austin Academy For Excell ranks in the top 7.2% of Texas middle schools.

What is the racial makeup of Austin Academy For Excell?

Students at Austin Academy For Excell are 45% Hispanic, 20% Asian, 19% White, 12% African American, 4% Two or more races.

How many students attend Austin Academy For Excell?

In the 2024-25 school year, 951 students attended Austin Academy For Excell.

What high school do graduates of Austin Academy For Excell attend?

Students who attend Austin Academy For Excell usually go on to attend Garland High School

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