Austin Academy For Excell

Summary:

Austin Academy For Excell is a public magnet middle school in Garland, Texas that serves 974 students in grades 6-8. This high-performing school consistently ranks among the top middle schools in the state, with exceptional academic outcomes that surpass district and state averages.

Austin Academy For Excell's academic excellence is evident in its 5-star rating from SchoolDigger, placing it at 210 out of 2,361 middle schools in Texas. The school's diverse student population, with a mix of White, Hispanic, Asian, and African American students, reflects the broader demographics of the Garland Independent School District. Notably, Austin Academy For Excell performs exceptionally well across various student subgroups, including Female, Male, Asian, African American, White, and Multi-racial students, indicating its commitment to equity and inclusivity.

Compared to nearby schools, Austin Academy For Excell stands out for its exceptional academic performance, low dropout rates, and strong investment in resources, spending approximately $9,001 per student. While the Garland Independent School District as a whole struggles with lower academic performance and higher dropout rates, Austin Academy For Excell serves as a model of what can be achieved when a school prioritizes academic excellence, equity, and student support. The school's only potential area for improvement may be in addressing the unique needs of its Gifted and Talented student population.


Detail:

Public, Magnet 6-8

 1125 Beverly Dr
       Garland, TX  75040-8126


(972) 926-2620

District: Garland Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
210th of 2,361 Texas Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,001 Help


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
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Student/teacher ratio:  15.9 Help
Number of students:  962

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
35.6%
White:
21.8%
Asian:
20.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  50.3% Help


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Compare Details Austin Academy For Excell ranks better than 91.1% of middle schools in Texas. It also ranks first among 12 ranked middle schools in the Garland Independent School District (Isd)! (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 86.97. (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 Student population at Austin Academy For Excell is diverse. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (35.6%), White (21.8%), Asian (20.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 50.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Austin Academy For Excell is 15.9. 9 middle schools in the Garland Independent School District (Isd) have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Austin Academy For Excell is $9,001. 9 middle schools in the Garland Independent School District (Isd) spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Austin Academy For Excell:

SchoolDigger ranks Austin Academy For Excell 210th of 2361 Texas public middle schools. (See Austin Academy For Excell in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


Multi-racial students:
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Garland Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Garland Independent School District (Isd) 535th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Austin Academy For Excell

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Rank History for all students at Austin Academy For Excell

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 79.54 166th 1573 89.4%
2005 78.24 214th 1582 86.5%
2006 78.34 227th 1585 85.7%
2007 76.85 240th 1684 85.7%
2008 78.36 197th 1718 88.5%
2009 78.77 176th 1763 90.0%
2010 76.57 197th 1803 89.1%
2011 75.35 239th 1895 87.4%
2012 87.31 114th 1951 94.2%
2013 82.43 196th 1973 90.1%
2014 80.76 255th 1987 87.2%
2015 79.32 281st 2043 86.2%
2016 80.95 258th 1987 87.0%
2017 88.30 175th 2027 91.4%
2018 92.01 115th 2080 94.5%
2019 92.86 104th 2193 95.3%
2021 87.90 180th 2252 92.0%
2022 87.23 179th 2254 92.1%
2023 88.63 168th 2330 92.8%
2024 86.97 210th 2361 91.1%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Austin Academy For Excell

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 89.56 19th 720 97.4%
2019 96.14 2nd 753 99.7%
2021 87.82 44th 743 94.1%
2022 85.52 58th 813 92.9%
2023 93.25 15th 817 98.2%
2024 85.53 63rd 812 92.2%
See the entire list of Best Texas Middle Schools for Multi-racial Students!

Rank History for English Language Learner students at Austin Academy For Excell

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 53.33 431st 1376 68.7%
2019 80.85 131st 1445 90.9%
2021 73.80 179th 1592 88.8%
2022 70.37 271st 1643 83.5%
2023 78.80 186th 1720 89.2%
2024 74.97 262nd 1760 85.1%
See the entire list of Best Texas Middle Schools for English Language Learner Students!

Rank History for Special Education students at Austin Academy For Excell

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 66.39 260th 1597 83.7%
2019 81.06 116th 1626 92.9%
2021 71.66 202nd 1712 88.2%
2022 79.02 132nd 1757 92.5%
2023 83.63 121st 1815 93.3%
2024 80.03 144th 1881 92.3%
See the entire list of Best Texas Middle Schools for Special Education Students!

Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Austin Academy For Excell

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 87.80 102nd 2039 95.0%
2019 91.51 64th 2073 96.9%
2021 79.91 206th 2172 90.5%
2022 80.91 208th 2220 90.6%
2023 81.83 196th 2251 91.3%
2024 72.12 360th 2224 83.8%
See the entire list of Best Texas Middle Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Female students at Austin Academy For Excell

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 89.96 124th 2008 93.8%
2019 91.93 110th 2047 94.6%
2021 85.07 208th 2151 90.3%
2022 86.11 195th 2221 91.2%
2023 85.66 212th 2241 90.5%
See the entire list of Best Texas Middle Schools for Female Students!

Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Austin Academy For Excell

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 56.57 730th 1430 49.0%
2019 52.53 867th 1446 40.0%
2021 46.40 961st 1501 36.0%
2022 48.72 936th 1488 37.1%
2023 60.15 739th 1481 50.1%
See the entire list of Best Texas Middle Schools for Gifted and Talented Students!

Rank History for At Risk students at Austin Academy For Excell

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 49.14 827th 2008 58.8%
2019 72.48 294th 2058 85.7%
2021 80.39 156th 2118 92.6%
2022 72.71 320th 2182 85.3%
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Rank History for Male students at Austin Academy For Excell

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 92.47 98th 2030 95.2%
2019 92.30 103rd 2069 95.0%
2021 88.77 154th 2168 92.9%
2022 86.13 190th 2228 91.5%
2023 89.60 148th 2245 93.4%
See the entire list of Best Texas Middle Schools for Male Students!

Rank History for Asian students at Austin Academy For Excell

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 86.50 23rd 587 96.1%
2019 86.83 25th 594 95.8%
2021 82.67 58th 589 90.2%
2022 80.60 66th 606 89.1%
2023 81.59 56th 616 90.9%
2024 79.93 64th 612 89.5%
See the entire list of Best Texas Middle Schools for Asian Students!

Rank History for African American students at Austin Academy For Excell

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 97.82 12th 1167 99.0%
2019 96.76 24th 1193 98.0%
2021 94.80 28th 1213 97.7%
2022 95.74 29th 1251 97.7%
2023 95.16 34th 1273 97.3%
2024 90.07 60th 1271 95.3%
See the entire list of Best Texas Middle Schools for African American Students!

Rank History for Hispanic students at Austin Academy For Excell

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 77.73 253rd 1895 86.6%
2019 83.61 185th 1935 90.4%
2021 75.34 299th 2043 85.4%
2022 71.28 386th 2077 81.4%
2023 74.98 320th 2116 84.9%
2024 59.19 684th 2108 67.6%
See the entire list of Best Texas Middle Schools for Hispanic Students!

Rank History for White students at Austin Academy For Excell

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 94.95 22nd 1673 98.7%
2019 95.29 20th 1684 98.8%
2021 89.06 75th 1700 95.6%
2022 90.32 59th 1723 96.6%
2023 95.74 13th 1749 99.3%
2024 83.08 146th 1724 91.5%
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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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Reviews:
by a student
Monday, February 23, 2015

Open Quote 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

Open Quote 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

Open Quote 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



Enrollment information for Austin Academy For Excell

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 217 90 28 31 2 n/a n/a 0 368
1989 384 116 40 67 1 n/a n/a 0 608
1990 462 107 47 73 2 n/a n/a 0 691
1991 481 109 43 64 3 n/a n/a 0 700
1992 492 120 44 81 1 n/a n/a 0 738
1993 490 108 45 91 2 n/a n/a 0 736
1994 520 129 54 116 2 n/a n/a 0 821
1995 584 135 59 129 3 n/a n/a 0 910
1996 584 135 59 129 3 n/a n/a 0 910
1997 585 139 68 115 2 n/a n/a 0 909
1998 599 130 54 129 1 n/a n/a 0 913
1999 595 107 53 153 2 n/a n/a 0 910
2000 566 103 57 198 4 n/a n/a 0 928
2001 525 113 54 241 4 n/a n/a 0 937
2002 478 122 54 271 3 n/a n/a 0 928
2003 478 122 54 271 3 n/a n/a 0 928
2004 467 128 66 290 5 n/a n/a 0 956
2005 461 120 67 279 3 n/a n/a 0 930
2006 423 111 86 299 5 n/a n/a 0 924
2007 410 107 97 310 4 n/a n/a 0 928
2008 379 106 107 331 3 n/a n/a 0 926
2009 367 100 111 349 2 n/a n/a 0 929
2010 355 108 120 349 2 n/a n/a 0 934
2011 326 109 105 359 6 1 26 0 932
2012 291 112 130 376 8 1 22 0 940
2013 281 118 126 399 4 3 22 0 953
2014 250 126 137 402 4 1 27 0 947
2015 256 112 134 387 4 2 30 0 925
2016 232 104 150 362 6 1 33 0 888
2017 247 102 152 385 11 1 30 0 928
2018 229 111 153 419 10 0 25 0 947
2019 221 125 150 456 8 0 18 0 978
2020 213 118 158 470 5 0 30 0 994
2021 236 117 159 423 4 0 37 0 976
2022 251 115 172 337 67 0 38 0 980
2023 243 114 170 346 66 1 34 0 974
2024 210 122 195 342 61 1 31 0 962

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

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

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 Austin Academy For Excell

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 368 29.0 12.6 n/a
1989 608 n/a n/a n/a
1990 691 34.0 20.3 n/a
1991 700 33.8 20.7 n/a
1992 738 38.5 19.1 10.8
1993 736 40.0 18.4 17.5
1994 821 42.6 19.3 16.3
1995 910 47.8 19.0 18.1
1996 910 47.8 19.0 18.1
1997 909 47.7 19.1 15.2
1998 913 48.0 19.0 15.3
1999 910 48.6 18.7 21.5
2000 928 48.8 19.0 22.6
2001 937 49.9 18.8 24.4
2002 928 50.7 18.3 29.7
2003 928 50.7 18.3 29.7
2004 956 50.9 18.8 29.5
2005 930 51.5 18.1 28.8
2006 924 51.9 17.8 29.8
2007 928 53.7 17.3 30.3
2008 926 54.2 17.1 33.7
2009 929 55.3 16.8 37.2
2010 934 56.1 16.6 41.4
2011 932 55.0 16.9 42.5
2012 940 55.0 17.0 42.4
2013 953 53.1 17.9 41.2
2014 947 53.1 17.8 44
2015 925 54.0 17.1 41.3
2016 888 52.0 17.0 44.3
2017 928 51.5 17.9 44.2
2018 947 51.5 18.3 46.7
2019 978 53.7 18.1 46.2
2020 994 55.0 18.0 47.6
2021 976 54.6 17.8 49.5
2022 980 53.2 18.4 54.1
2023 974 58.8 16.5 50.4
2024 962 60.3 15.9 50.3

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 Austin Academy For Excell

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 368 29.0 12.6 n/a
1989 608 n/a n/a n/a
1990 691 34.0 20.3 n/a
1991 700 33.8 20.7 n/a
1992 738 38.5 19.1 10.8
1993 736 40.0 18.4 17.5
1994 821 42.6 19.3 16.3
1995 910 47.8 19.0 18.1
1996 910 47.8 19.0 18.1
1997 909 47.7 19.1 15.2
1998 913 48.0 19.0 15.3
1999 910 48.6 18.7 21.5
2000 928 48.8 19.0 22.6
2001 937 49.9 18.8 24.4
2002 928 50.7 18.3 29.7
2003 928 50.7 18.3 29.7
2004 956 50.9 18.8 29.5
2005 930 51.5 18.1 28.8
2006 924 51.9 17.8 29.8
2007 928 53.7 17.3 30.3
2008 926 54.2 17.1 33.7
2009 929 55.3 16.8 37.2
2010 934 56.1 16.6 41.4
2011 932 55.0 16.9 42.5
2012 940 55.0 17.0 42.4
2013 953 53.1 17.9 41.2
2014 947 53.1 17.8 44
2015 925 54.0 17.1 41.3
2016 888 52.0 17.0 44.3
2017 928 51.5 17.9 44.2
2018 947 51.5 18.3 46.7
2019 978 53.7 18.1 46.2
2020 994 55.0 18.0 47.6
2021 976 54.6 17.8 49.5
2022 980 53.2 18.4 54.1
2023 974 58.8 16.5 50.4
2024 962 60.3 15.9 50.3

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 Austin Academy For Excell

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $722 (8.9%) $7,356 (91.1%) $8,078
2020 $699 (8.5%) $7,502 (91.5%) $8,201
2021 $872 (9.7%) $8,130 (90.3%) $9,001

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Austin Academy For Excell

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 104th of 2193 Middle schoolsRanks 168th of 2330 Middle schools
 2.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade Reading (Austin Academy For Excell)6778
 11%
   6th Grade Reading (Garland Independent School District (Isd))3645
 9%
   6th Grade Reading (Texas)3550
 15%
6th Grade Mathematics (Austin Academy For Excell)3622
 14%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Garland Independent School District (Isd))3927
 12%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4537
 8%
7th Grade Reading (Austin Academy For Excell)7476
 2%
   7th Grade Reading (Garland Independent School District (Isd))4646
   7th Grade Reading (Texas)4752
 5%
7th Grade Mathematics (Austin Academy For Excell)6869
 1%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Garland Independent School District (Isd))2521
 4%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4135
 6%
8th Grade Reading (Austin Academy For Excell)8385
 2%
   8th Grade Reading (Garland Independent School District (Isd))5350
 3%
   8th Grade Reading (Texas)5356
 3%
8th Grade Mathematics (Austin Academy For Excell)7658
 18%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Garland Independent School District (Isd))5841
 17%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5544
 11%
8th Grade Science (Austin Academy For Excell)8275
 7%
   8th Grade Science (Garland Independent School District (Isd))5040
 10%
   8th Grade Science (Texas)4945
 4%
8th Grade Social Studies (Austin Academy For Excell)6863
 5%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Garland Independent School District (Isd))3828
 10%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Texas)3531
 4%
End of Course Algebra I (Austin Academy For Excell)9185
 6%
   End of Course Algebra I (Garland Independent School District (Isd))6650
 16%
   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 Students978974
 0.4%
African American125114
 8.8%
American Indian866
 725%
Asian150170
 13.3%
Hispanic456346
 24.1%
Pacific Islander01
White221243
 10%
Two or More Races1834
 88.9%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients46.2%50.4%
 4.2%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Austin Academy For Excell

Yes. Austin Academy For Excell ranks in the top 8.9% of Texas middle schools.

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

In the 2023-24 school year, 962 students attended Austin Academy For Excell.

Students at Austin Academy For Excell are 36% Hispanic, 22% White, 20% Asian, 13% African American, 6% American Indian, 3% Two or more races.


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