Summary:
This analysis examines three middle schools in the 75043 zip code of Garland, Texas, serving grades 6 through 8 as part of the Garland Independent School District (Isd), which holds a 3-star rating.
Classical Center At Brandenburg Middle is the standout school in the area, earning a 4-star rating and ranking in the 77th percentile statewide, far outperforming its peers. In contrast, Lyles Collegiate Middle ranks in the 27th percentile (1-star), and O'Banion Middle ranks in the 10th percentile (0-star). Brandenburg leads in nearly every subject, with 66.96% of 6th graders proficient in reading versus 36.22% at Lyles and 31.02% at O'Banion. However, all three schools excel in Algebra I, with scores of 93.85%, 90.67%, and 82.69% respectively, far exceeding the state average of 54.03%. A notable weakness is 8th Grade Social Studies, where all schools fall below the state average of 31.69% proficient, with O'Banion scoring just 9.27%.
Performance trends vary: Brandenburg improved from the 71st to 77th percentile, Lyles jumped from the 10th to 27th percentile, but O'Banion dropped from the 26th to 10th percentile. Socioeconomic factors appear significant, as Brandenburg has the lowest free/reduced lunch rate (63.07%) and highest performance, while O'Banion has the highest rate (92.73%) and lowest performance. Interestingly, O'Banion spends more per student ($9,864) than Brandenburg ($9,014), suggesting spending alone does not guarantee outcomes. Dropout rates are low across all schools, ranging from 0.1% at Brandenburg to 0.9% at O'Banion.
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