Garcia Ymla

Summary:

Garcia Ymla is a middle school located in Austin, Texas, serving 257 students in grades 6-8. The school is part of the Austin Independent School District, which is ranked 554 out of 968 districts in Texas and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger. The student population at Garcia Ymla is predominantly Hispanic (74.71%), with significant African American (21.4%) and smaller percentages of other racial/ethnic groups.

Garcia Ymla consistently ranks among the lowest-performing middle schools in Texas, with statewide rankings between 2,167 and 2,254 out of 2,330-2,361 middle schools over the past few years. The school's performance on STAAR assessments is significantly below the district and state averages across all grade levels and subject areas, particularly for its African American, Hispanic, and economically disadvantaged student subgroups. Garcia Ymla has also experienced relatively high dropout rates in recent years, ranging from 0.0% to 2.0%, which are higher than the district and state averages. Despite the school's high per-student spending of $16,781 in 2020-2021, its academic performance has not shown significant improvement over time.

The challenges faced by Garcia Ymla are not unique, as the nearby middle schools, such as Dobie Middle, Webb Middle, and Sadler Means YWLA, also perform poorly on academic measures and have similar demographic profiles. This suggests that the issues at Garcia Ymla may be indicative of broader systemic challenges within the Austin Independent School District or the local community, and addressing these concerns will likely require a comprehensive, data-driven approach that addresses both instructional practices and the broader factors contributing to the school's struggles.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 7414 Johnny Morris Rd
       Austin, TX  78724


(512) 841-9400

District: Austin Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
2254th of 2,361 Texas Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $16,781 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  9.8 Help
Number of students:  253

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
83.0%
African American:
12.3%
White:
2.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  99.2% Help


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Compare Details Garcia Ymla ranks worse than 95.5% of middle schools in Texas. It also ranks 13th among 18 ranked middle schools in the Austin Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 10.26. (See more...)
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (83%), African American (12.3%), White (2.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 99.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Austin Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Garcia Ymla is 9.8, which is the lowest among 18 middle schools in the Austin Independent School District (Isd)! (See more...)
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Compare Garcia Ymla employs 25.7 full-time teachers.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Garcia Ymla is $16,781, which is the 2nd highest among 18 middle schools in the Austin Independent School District (Isd).
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Garcia Ymla:

SchoolDigger ranks Garcia Ymla 2254th of 2361 Texas public middle schools. (See Garcia Ymla in the ranking list.)

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Austin Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Austin Independent School District (Isd) 554th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Garcia Ymla

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Rank History for all students at Garcia Ymla

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 20.84 1729th 2027 14.7%
2018 18.80 1843rd 2080 11.4%
2019 16.92 1961st 2193 10.6%
2021 7.76 2216th 2252 1.6%
2022 11.69 2129th 2254 5.5%
2023 12.00 2167th 2330 7.0%
2024 10.26 2254th 2361 4.5%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Garcia Ymla

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 46.36 578th 1376 58.0%
2019 51.34 537th 1445 62.8%
2021 22.90 1469th 1592 7.7%
2022 29.57 1284th 1643 21.9%
2023 28.80 1327th 1720 22.8%
2024 16.51 1646th 1760 6.5%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Garcia Ymla

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 31.22 1199th 1597 24.9%
2019 28.22 1315th 1626 19.1%
2021 21.79 1623rd 1712 5.2%
2022 33.37 1232nd 1757 29.9%
2023 29.22 1448th 1815 20.2%
2024 44.80 987th 1881 47.5%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Garcia Ymla

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 22.92 1796th 2039 11.9%
2019 23.31 1797th 2073 13.3%
2021 8.85 2148th 2172 1.1%
2022 14.57 2100th 2220 5.4%
2023 15.27 2092nd 2251 7.1%
2024 14.87 2099th 2224 5.6%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Garcia Ymla

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 10.99 1370th 1430 4.2%
2019 24.85 1261st 1446 12.8%
2021 2.45 1487th 1501 0.9%
2022 1.88 1479th 1488 0.6%
2023 4.73 1451st 1481 2.0%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Garcia Ymla

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 37.60 1267th 2008 36.9%
2019 36.03 1353rd 2058 34.3%
2021 17.71 2031st 2118 4.1%
2022 27.63 1782nd 2182 18.3%
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Rank History for Male students at Garcia Ymla

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 21.73 1745th 2030 14.0%
2019 19.61 1816th 2069 12.2%
2021 9.49 2119th 2168 2.3%
2022 13.51 2073rd 2228 7.0%
2023 13.34 2079th 2245 7.4%
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Rank History for African American students at Garcia Ymla

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 29.67 854th 1167 26.8%
2019 17.71 1110th 1193 7.0%
2021 13.30 1194th 1213 1.6%
2022 14.35 1208th 1251 3.4%
2023 16.76 1176th 1273 7.6%
2024 21.66 1120th 1271 11.9%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Garcia Ymla

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 23.77 1620th 1895 14.5%
2019 26.45 1575th 1935 18.6%
2021 10.45 2002nd 2043 2.0%
2022 15.54 1942nd 2077 6.5%
2023 16.38 1940th 2116 8.3%
2024 11.64 2045th 2108 3.0%
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Rank History for White students at Garcia Ymla

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 8.89 1632nd 1673 2.5%
2019 4.00 1668th 1684 1.0%
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Data source: test scores: Texas Education Agency, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Garcia Ymla

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2015 9 112 10 254 1 0 5 0 391
2016 11 117 13 281 1 0 2 0 425
2017 10 118 12 278 0 0 3 0 421
2018 17 99 6 263 1 0 4 0 390
2019 14 102 3 282 1 0 9 0 411
2020 16 86 1 289 1 0 6 0 399
2021 10 79 1 241 0 0 4 0 335
2022 3 58 3 201 1 2 4 0 272
2023 4 55 2 192 0 1 3 0 257
2024 7 31 1 210 0 1 3 0 253

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Garcia Ymla

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2015 391 37.0 10.5 96.4
2016 425 40.0 10.6 93.9
2017 421 39.4 10.6 94.1
2018 390 38.2 10.1 91.5
2019 411 37.7 10.9 94.6
2020 399 34.5 11.5 93.2
2021 335 33.0 10.1 91.9
2022 272 29.4 9.2 94.1
2023 257 18.5 13.8 96.9
2024 253 25.7 9.8 99.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Garcia Ymla

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2015 391 37.0 10.5 96.4
2016 425 40.0 10.6 93.9
2017 421 39.4 10.6 94.1
2018 390 38.2 10.1 91.5
2019 411 37.7 10.9 94.6
2020 399 34.5 11.5 93.2
2021 335 33.0 10.1 91.9
2022 272 29.4 9.2 94.1
2023 257 18.5 13.8 96.9
2024 253 25.7 9.8 99.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Garcia Ymla

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $2,166 (15.3%) $12,029 (84.7%) $14,195
2020 $2,430 (17.3%) $11,581 (82.7%) $14,011
2021 $2,310 (13.8%) $14,471 (86.2%) $16,781

Data source: Texas Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Garcia Ymla

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1961st of 2193 Middle schoolsRanks 2167th of 2330 Middle schools
 3.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade Reading (Garcia Ymla)1521
 6%
   6th Grade Reading (Austin Independent School District (Isd))3952
 13%
   6th Grade Reading (Texas)3550
 15%
6th Grade Mathematics (Garcia Ymla)2716
 11%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Austin Independent School District (Isd))4036
 4%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4537
 8%
7th Grade Reading (Garcia Ymla)2015
 5%
   7th Grade Reading (Austin Independent School District (Isd))4853
 5%
   7th Grade Reading (Texas)4752
 5%
7th Grade Mathematics (Garcia Ymla)194
 15%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Austin Independent School District (Isd))2626
   7th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4135
 6%
8th Grade Reading (Garcia Ymla)3733
 4%
   8th Grade Reading (Austin Independent School District (Isd))5656
   8th Grade Reading (Texas)5356
 3%
8th Grade Mathematics (Garcia Ymla)2133
 12%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Austin Independent School District (Isd))5543
 12%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5544
 11%
8th Grade Science (Garcia Ymla)2514
 11%
   8th Grade Science (Austin Independent School District (Isd))5145
 6%
   8th Grade Science (Texas)4945
 4%
8th Grade Social Studies (Garcia Ymla)293
 26%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Austin Independent School District (Isd))3833
 5%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Texas)3531
 4%
End of Course Algebra I (Garcia Ymla)8559
 26%
   End of Course Algebra I (Austin Independent School District (Isd))6940
 29%
   End of Course Algebra I (Texas)6245
 17%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students411257
 37.5%
African American10255
 46.1%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian32
 33.3%
Hispanic282192
 31.9%
Pacific Islander01
White144
 71.4%
Two or More Races93
 66.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients94.6%96.9%
 2.2%


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Garcia Ymla ranks in the bottom 4.5% of Texas middle schools.

Students at Garcia Ymla are 83% Hispanic, 12% African American, 3% White, 1% Two or more races.

In the 2023-24 school year, 253 students attended Garcia Ymla.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Texas Education Agency.

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