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District Profile
See an overview of our district's statistics and scores.
Our district
Garland ISD serves the communities of Garland, Rowlett, and Sachse. Our family of three cities offers a community of diversity in all facets, including income, language, and background. Garland ISD ranks as the second-largest district in Dallas County, fifth-largest in Dallas-Fort Worth, 15th-largest in Texas, and is among the 77-largest in America.
Data is based on the 2019-20 Texas Academic Performance Report.
Note: The TEA did not provide accountability ratings for the 2020 school year due to the state of disaster.
Quick look
Academics
Expand AllCollege & career readiness
| Field | Number |
|---|---|
| 2018-19 Attendance Rate | 95.7% |
| 2019 Graduates | 4,121 |
| Four-Year Graduation Rate | 94% |
| Students Taking SAT/ACT | 97.1% |
| Average SAT Score | 957 |
| Average ACT Score | 21.5% |
| 2019-20 National Merit Scholars | 6 |
TEA ratings
The Texas Education Agency releases yearly reports on the school districts of Texas. The following are the results for the 2017-2018 school year.
Note: TEA did not provide accountability ratings for the 2019-2020 school year due to the state of disaster.
- Overall district rating of B/88
- 46 campuses earning A and B ratings
- Six campuses earning all available distinction designations
- Three campuses earning all possible distinctions but one
- 48 campuses earning at least one distinction
2020 STAAR Performance
| Grade | Reading | Math | Writing | Science | Social studies |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 78% | 82% | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| 4 | 73% | 72% | 68% | n/a | n/a |
| 5 | 89% | 91% | n/a | 72% | n/a |
| 6 | 68% | 77% | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| 7 | 75% | 68% | 68% | n/a | n/a |
| 8 | 87% | 91% | n/a | 81% | 70% |
2020 STAAR EOC Performance
| Test | % |
|---|---|
| English I | 68% |
| English II | 68% |
| Algebra I | 87% |
| Biology | 87% |
| U.S. History | 92% |
Demographics
Expand AllCampus numbers
| Number | School type |
|---|---|
| 2 | Prekindergarten schools |
| 47 | Elementary schools (K-5) |
| 12 | Middle schools (6-8) |
| 7 | High schools (9-12) |
| 4 | Other Educational Centers |
Staff by the numbers
| Role | Number |
|---|---|
| Teachers | 3,594 |
| Auxiliary Staff | 1,950 |
| Professional Support Staff | 851 |
| Educational Aides | 553 |
| Campus Administration | 190 |
| Central Administration | 45 |
| Total Staff | 7,185 |
Student demographics
55,584
2019-20 Student enrollment
65.8%
Economically disadvantaged
34%
English Language Learners
30%
Career & Technical Education
32.4%
Bilingual/ESL
9.4%
Special Education
8.4%
Gifted & Talented
| Ethnic Group | Percentage |
|---|---|
| American Indian / Alaskan | 1.6% |
| Asian | 9.3% |
| Black / African American | 17.6% |
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 0.1% |
| Hispanic / Latino | 51.6% |
| White | 17.3% |
| Two or more | 2.6% |
Teacher demographics
$54,573
Beginning Teacher Salary
11.5 years
Average Teacher Experience*
7.8 years
Average Years with GISD*
15.5:1
Student:Teacher Ratio*
| Ethnic Group | Percentage |
|---|---|
| American Indian / Alaskan | 0.7% |
| Asian | 3.1% |
| Black / African American | 17% |
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 0.4% |
| Hispanic / Latino | 22.2% |
| White | 55.3% |
| Two or more | 1.5% |
Financials
Expand All2020-21 Adopted Budget
General Fund Operation Budget: $548,724,059
| Category | % of budget |
|---|---|
| Salaries | 82.1% |
| Facilities, Maintenance, Operations | 4.7% |
| Instruction, Instructional Resources, Curriculum Development | 6% |
| Transportation, Health, Food Services, Technology, Security | 3.5% |
| Guidance & Counseling, Social Work, Community Services, Extracurricular Activities | 2.1% |
| Other | 1.6% |
Financial facts
$1.2563
Tax Rate
$8, 665
2019-20 Per Pupil Expenditure*
Ratings
- Aaa Rating from Moody's
- AA Rating from Standard & Poor's
- AA+ Bond Rating from Fitch
Awards
Texas Comptroller Transparency Star for Traditional Finances
Texas Comptroller Transparency Star for Debt Obligations
2021-22 International Meritorious Budget Award