Naaman Forest High School

Summary:

Naaman Forest High School is a public high school in Garland, Texas, serving 2,221 students in grades 9-12. The school is part of the Garland Independent School District, which has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Naaman Forest High School faces several challenges, including lower academic performance compared to the state and district averages. The school's statewide ranking has fluctuated between 891 and 1420 out of around 1,900 Texas high schools over the past decade, with a current ranking of 1288 and a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger. Its performance on STAAR End-of-Course (EOC) exams is generally below the district and state averages, with proficiency rates ranging from 30-68% across different subject areas. The school's graduation rate has remained relatively stable, ranging from 91-92.5% over the past 5 years, which is slightly below the state average, and its dropout rate has increased from 0.8% in 2019-2020 to 2.1% in 2021-2022, which is higher than the state average.

Naaman Forest High School has a significantly higher percentage of Hispanic and African American students compared to the nearby schools in the Garland ISD, as well as a higher percentage of economically disadvantaged students, with 71.95% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch in 2022-2023. This may contribute to the school's lower academic performance, as research has shown that students from low-income backgrounds often face additional barriers to academic success. Nearby charter schools, such as Harmony School of Innovation - Garland and Iltexas Garland High School, have outperformed Naaman Forest High School on STAAR EOC exams, particularly in math and science.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 4843 Naaman Forest Blvd
       Garland, TX  75040-2732


(972) 675-3091

District: Garland Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
1288th of 1,987 Texas High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,364 Help


Feeder schools for Naaman Forest High School:

Elementary:    Abbett Elementary
    Back Elementary
    Beaver Technology Center
    Bradfield Elementary
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Middle:    Austin Academy For Excell
    B G Hudson Middle
    Bussey Middle
    Classical Center At Brandenburg Middle
    More...

Student/teacher ratio:  17.8 Help
Number of students:  2,221

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
56.1%
African American:
21.5%
Asian:
11.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  71.9% Help


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Compare Details Naaman Forest High School ranks worse than 64.8% of high schools in Texas. It also ranks 6th among 7 ranked high schools in the Garland Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 36.05. (See more...)
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The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Naaman Forest High School freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.
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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 (56.1%), African American (21.5%), Asian (11.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 71.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Naaman Forest High School is 17.8. 8 high schools in the Garland Independent School District (Isd) have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Naaman Forest High School is $10,364, which is the 3rd highest among 7 high schools in the Garland Independent School District (Isd).
Schooldigger Rankings:

Naaman Forest High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Naaman Forest High School 1288th of 1987 Texas public high schools. (See Naaman Forest High School in the ranking list.)

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 Naaman Forest High School

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Rank History for all students at Naaman Forest High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 68.71 404th 1427 71.7%
2005 63.67 546th 1429 61.8%
2006 58.21 709th 1430 50.4%
2007 52.65 869th 1497 42.0%
2008 59.85 690th 1510 54.3%
2009 59.09 743rd 1539 51.7%
2010 61.52 699th 1568 55.4%
2011 57.96 868th 1672 48.1%
2012 53.55 730th 1603 54.5%
2013 46.00 996th 1652 39.7%
2014 51.54 891st 1734 48.6%
2015 50.05 970th 1743 44.3%
2016 46.87 1033rd 1762 41.4%
2017 39.21 1032nd 1777 41.9%
2018 39.74 1055th 1797 41.3%
2019 40.76 1106th 1857 40.4%
2021 34.89 1231st 1861 33.9%
2022 30.23 1338th 1876 28.7%
2023 28.29 1420th 1961 27.6%
2024 36.05 1288th 1987 35.2%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Naaman Forest High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 39.34 364th 582 37.5%
2019 23.16 492nd 604 18.5%
2021 15.35 527th 588 10.4%
2022 27.43 492nd 664 25.9%
2023 23.77 546th 677 19.4%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Naaman Forest High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 41.37 513th 1113 53.9%
2019 36.40 656th 1136 42.3%
2021 49.53 439th 1195 63.3%
2022 40.92 607th 1278 52.5%
2023 38.25 715th 1371 47.8%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Naaman Forest High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 42.65 658th 1347 51.2%
2019 35.22 880th 1357 35.2%
2021 35.20 894th 1382 35.3%
2022 41.69 732nd 1418 48.4%
2023 44.69 701st 1478 52.6%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Naaman Forest High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 41.00 1030th 1794 42.6%
2019 42.02 1037th 1818 43.0%
2021 39.03 1137th 1848 38.5%
2022 35.13 1212th 1847 34.4%
2023 35.06 1241st 1897 34.6%
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Rank History for Female students at Naaman Forest High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 39.22 1110th 1781 37.7%
2019 39.97 1149th 1798 36.1%
2021 32.03 1267th 1815 30.2%
2022 27.92 1361st 1841 26.1%
2023 27.33 1388th 1891 26.6%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Naaman Forest High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 62.85 517th 1137 54.5%
2019 52.85 719th 1145 37.2%
2021 45.30 851st 1177 27.7%
2022 30.57 984th 1172 16.0%
2023 43.82 878th 1182 25.7%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Naaman Forest High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 31.26 1302nd 1784 27.0%
2019 37.88 1110th 1810 38.7%
2021 29.07 1337th 1829 26.9%
2022 28.99 1328th 1837 27.7%
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Rank History for Male students at Naaman Forest High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 37.47 1133rd 1803 37.2%
2019 38.91 1100th 1824 39.7%
2021 34.26 1207th 1840 34.4%
2022 30.31 1294th 1853 30.2%
2023 26.69 1411th 1913 26.2%
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Rank History for Asian students at Naaman Forest High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 25.66 399th 486 17.9%
2019 20.99 419th 487 14.0%
2021 9.44 453rd 488 7.2%
2022 11.45 462nd 507 8.9%
2023 8.01 484th 525 7.8%
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Rank History for African American students at Naaman Forest High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 42.44 522nd 1013 48.5%
2019 48.92 444th 1024 56.6%
2021 35.48 616th 1020 39.6%
2022 37.75 574th 1031 44.3%
2023 40.00 582nd 1069 45.6%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Naaman Forest High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 38.62 1018th 1691 39.8%
2019 39.12 1056th 1714 38.4%
2021 38.86 1051st 1743 39.7%
2022 29.69 1255th 1762 28.8%
2023 27.92 1346th 1820 26.0%
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Rank History for Native American students at Naaman Forest High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 86.00 12th 122 90.2%
2019 87.92 15th 105 85.7%
2021 80.31 27th 95 71.6%
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Rank History for White students at Naaman Forest High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 38.00 1035th 1539 32.7%
2019 33.88 1109th 1526 27.3%
2021 31.50 1106th 1510 26.8%
2022 32.05 1113th 1525 27.0%
2023 29.95 1160th 1576 26.4%
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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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by a teacher
Wednesday, May 1, 2013

Open Quote I just wanted to amend the student-teacher ratio. The average core class actually has between 28-40 students per teacher. The school is over-crowded and doesn't have enough desks for its students. They generally sit on the floor or in borrowed lunch room chairs. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Naaman Forest High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 728 63 23 45 2 n/a n/a 0 861
1990 760 106 36 72 6 n/a n/a 0 980
1991 848 125 49 104 6 n/a n/a 0 1132
1992 1010 149 67 143 9 n/a n/a 0 1378
1993 1145 165 102 162 9 n/a n/a 0 1583
1994 1356 232 134 205 9 n/a n/a 0 1936
1995 1569 230 170 247 10 n/a n/a 0 2226
1996 1569 230 170 247 10 n/a n/a 0 2226
1997 1509 248 179 268 8 n/a n/a 0 2212
1998 1532 266 202 303 9 n/a n/a 0 2312
1999 1493 297 209 339 13 n/a n/a 0 2351
2000 1492 299 226 315 18 n/a n/a 0 2350
2001 1488 318 239 351 17 n/a n/a 0 2413
2002 1309 331 255 346 14 n/a n/a 0 2255
2003 1309 331 255 346 14 n/a n/a 0 2255
2004 1180 377 247 375 12 n/a n/a 0 2191
2005 1085 361 230 417 8 n/a n/a 0 2101
2006 1050 455 273 487 11 n/a n/a 0 2276
2007 1007 436 298 555 11 n/a n/a 0 2307
2008 914 451 322 661 11 n/a n/a 0 2359
2009 870 496 392 759 13 n/a n/a 0 2530
2010 806 506 341 777 15 n/a n/a 0 2445
2011 762 418 323 812 9 5 73 0 2402
2012 754 433 362 827 12 4 62 0 2454
2013 700 446 356 856 11 5 51 0 2425
2014 600 423 332 774 9 8 48 0 2194
2015 515 395 322 765 8 7 41 0 2053
2016 449 404 313 849 8 4 45 0 2072
2017 376 392 288 888 10 3 37 0 1994
2018 350 430 289 1011 20 2 48 0 2150
2019 302 424 293 1079 18 2 56 0 2174
2020 287 442 296 1142 22 2 60 0 2251
2021 264 431 281 1125 19 1 54 0 2175
2022 232 455 261 1215 13 1 47 0 2224
2023 192 478 246 1246 12 0 47 0 2221

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 Naaman Forest High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 861 n/a n/a n/a
1990 980 50.0 19.6 n/a
1991 1132 50.5 22.4 n/a
1992 1378 71.8 19.1 8.5
1993 1583 83.0 19.1 12.6
1994 1936 100.2 19.3 11.1
1995 2226 118.7 18.8 11.3
1996 2226 118.7 18.8 11.3
1997 2212 125.5 17.6 11.2
1998 2312 125.6 18.4 10.4
1999 2351 138.4 17.0 16.5
2000 2350 143.2 16.4 15.4
2001 2413 145.0 16.6 13.5
2002 2255 140.3 16.1 17.9
2003 2255 140.3 16.1 17.9
2004 2191 136.6 16.0 22
2005 2101 137.0 15.3 25.1
2006 2276 138.3 16.5 28.6
2007 2307 147.4 15.7 32.5
2008 2359 152.8 15.4 32.6
2009 2530 160.5 15.8 36.6
2010 2445 156.1 15.6 43.7
2011 2402 160.3 14.9 44.9
2012 2454 163.3 15.0 48.5
2013 2425 162.1 14.9 48.8
2014 2194 162.1 13.5 46.5
2015 2053 156.0 13.1 49
2016 2072 150.0 13.8 55.5
2017 1994 142.9 13.9 57.2
2018 2150 141.1 15.2 57.6
2019 2174 138.8 15.6 62.6
2020 2251 135.4 16.6 67.3
2021 2175 141.8 15.3 73.2
2022 2224 127.7 17.4 78.1
2023 2221 124.1 17.8 71.9

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 Naaman Forest High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 861 n/a n/a n/a
1990 980 50.0 19.6 n/a
1991 1132 50.5 22.4 n/a
1992 1378 71.8 19.1 8.5
1993 1583 83.0 19.1 12.6
1994 1936 100.2 19.3 11.1
1995 2226 118.7 18.8 11.3
1996 2226 118.7 18.8 11.3
1997 2212 125.5 17.6 11.2
1998 2312 125.6 18.4 10.4
1999 2351 138.4 17.0 16.5
2000 2350 143.2 16.4 15.4
2001 2413 145.0 16.6 13.5
2002 2255 140.3 16.1 17.9
2003 2255 140.3 16.1 17.9
2004 2191 136.6 16.0 22
2005 2101 137.0 15.3 25.1
2006 2276 138.3 16.5 28.6
2007 2307 147.4 15.7 32.5
2008 2359 152.8 15.4 32.6
2009 2530 160.5 15.8 36.6
2010 2445 156.1 15.6 43.7
2011 2402 160.3 14.9 44.9
2012 2454 163.3 15.0 48.5
2013 2425 162.1 14.9 48.8
2014 2194 162.1 13.5 46.5
2015 2053 156.0 13.1 49
2016 2072 150.0 13.8 55.5
2017 1994 142.9 13.9 57.2
2018 2150 141.1 15.2 57.6
2019 2174 138.8 15.6 62.6
2020 2251 135.4 16.6 67.3
2021 2175 141.8 15.3 73.2
2022 2224 127.7 17.4 78.1
2023 2221 124.1 17.8 71.9

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 Naaman Forest High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $730 (8.0%) $8,406 (92.0%) $9,137
2020 $756 (8.0%) $8,701 (92.0%) $9,457
2021 $852 (8.2%) $9,512 (91.8%) $10,364

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

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Rankings

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Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1106th of 1857 High schoolsRanks 1420th of 1961 High schools
 12.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
End of Course Algebra I (Naaman Forest High School)4330
 13%
   End of Course Algebra I (Garland Independent School District (Isd))6650
 16%
   End of Course Algebra I (Texas)6245
 17%
End of Course Biology (Naaman Forest High School)5240
 12%
   End of Course Biology (Garland Independent School District (Isd))6155
 6%
   End of Course Biology (Texas)6357
 6%
End of Course English I Reading (Naaman Forest High School)4542
 3%
   End of Course English I Reading (Garland Independent School District (Isd))5052
 2%
   End of Course English I Reading (Texas)4954
 5%
End of Course English II Reading (Naaman Forest High School)4444
   End of Course English II Reading (Garland Independent School District (Isd))5152
 1%
   End of Course English II Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
End of Course U.S. History (Naaman Forest High School)7160
 11%
   End of Course U.S. History (Garland Independent School District (Isd))7669
 7%
   End of Course U.S. History (Texas)7571
 4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students21742221
 2.2%
African American424478
 12.7%
American Indian1812
 33.3%
Asian293246
 16%
Hispanic10791246
 15.5%
Pacific Islander20
 100%
White302192
 36.4%
Two or More Races5647
 16.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients62.6%71.9%
 9.4%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Naaman Forest High School

Naaman Forest High School ranks 1288th of 1987 Texas high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 2,221 students attended Naaman Forest High School.

Students at Naaman Forest High School are 56% Hispanic, 22% African American, 11% Asian, 9% White, 2% Two or more races.

Naaman Forest High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Abbett Elementary
Elementary : Back Elementary
Elementary : Beaver Technology Center
Elementary : Bradfield Elementary
Elementary : Bullock Elementary
Elementary : Caldwell Elementary
Elementary : Centerville Elementary
Elementary : Classical Center At Vial Elementary
Elementary : Club Hill Elementary
Elementary : Cooper Elementary
Elementary : Daugherty Elementary
Elementary : Davis Elementary
Elementary : Ethridge Elementary
Elementary : Freeman Elementary
Elementary : George Washington Carver Elementary
Elementary : Glen Couch Elementary
Elementary : Golden Meadows Elementary
Elementary : Handley Elementary
Elementary : Heather Glen Elementary
Elementary : Herfurth Elementary
Elementary : Hickman Elementary
Elementary : Hillside Academy For Excel
Elementary : John W Armstrong Elementary
Elementary : Katherine Stephens Elementary
Elementary : Keeley Elementary
Elementary : Kimberlin Academy For Excel
Elementary : Liberty Grove Elementary
Elementary : Luna Elementary
Elementary : Montclair Elementary
Elementary : Nita Pearson Elementary
Elementary : Norma Dorsey Elementary
Elementary : Northlake Elementary
Elementary : Park Crest Elementary
Elementary : Roach Elementary
Elementary : Robert B Sewell Elementary
Elementary : Rowlett Elementary
Elementary : Shorehaven Elementary
Elementary : Shugart Elementary
Elementary : Southgate Elementary
Elementary : Spring Creek Elementary
Elementary : Steadham Elementary
Elementary : Toler Elementary
Elementary : Walnut Glen Academy For Excel
Elementary : Watson Technology Center
Elementary : Weaver Elementary
Elementary : Williams Elementary
Middle : Austin Academy For Excell
Middle : B G Hudson Middle
Middle : Bussey Middle
Middle : Classical Center At Brandenburg Middle
Middle : Coyle Middle
Middle : Jackson Technology Center
Middle : Lyles Middle
Middle : O'Banion Middle
Middle : Sam Houston Middle
Middle : Sellers Middle
Middle : Vernon Schrade Middle
Middle : Webb Middle


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