Coyle Middle Technology Center For Math & Science

Coyle Middle Technology Center For Math & Science in Rowlett, TX, serves 956 students in grades 6-8 as part of the Garland Independent School District (Isd), with 65% of students qualifying for free or reduced lunch.

Coyle presents a striking contrast in math performance. While 93% of students taking Algebra I are proficient—far exceeding district and state averages and rivaling top schools like Austin Academy For Excell—only 25% of 6th graders and 15% of 8th graders are proficient in grade-level math. This suggests a strong advanced math program for a select group, while most students in standard classes struggle significantly. Reading scores also decline as students progress, dropping from 52% proficiency in 6th grade to 49% in 8th grade, unlike B G Hudson Middle, which improves across grades. Despite having a lower rate of economic disadvantage than nearby schools like Bussey Middle (94%) and O'Banion Middle (93%), Coyle’s overall academic outcomes are much worse, indicating challenges beyond socioeconomic factors.

Notably, English Language Learners are a relative strength, ranking in the 47th percentile, while other subgroups struggle. The school’s low dropout rate (0.9%) is a positive sign. Coyle is part of a cluster of low-performing schools in the area, including Vernon Schrade Middle and Bussey Middle, suggesting broader community challenges. The key takeaway for parents is that Coyle excels at accelerating a few students into advanced math but needs significant improvement in core subjects for the majority of its students.