Garland ISD movin’ on up
Boasting a seven-point increase, Garland ISD received a 2018–19
accountability score of B+/88. The Texas Education Agency’s
second-highest rating signifies academic success, postsecondary
readiness and closing achievement gaps.
“To make a seven-point jump is huge,” said Superintendent
Ricardo López. “That’s a testament to the excellence that’s
happening in our school system. This is a district that is very diverse.
About 80% of our students are minority. And out of our whole
population, 65% are economically disadvantaged. Our kids may not
have others’ wealth, but they have the same worth. And our results
show it. Congratulations to the entire Garland ISD team.”
District campuses were also rated this year, and 100% either
met or exceeded state standards. In fact, 46 schools earned an A
or a B. Additionally, 48 campuses claimed at least one distinction
designation. This is 73% of all GISD schools, which marks a 47%
increase over last year. Six campuses even claimed all available
distinction designations.
The district is celebrating its top performing campuses with
special assemblies throughout October and November. The Board
of Trustees and Dr. López will not only present the school a
celebration banner, but students will present every campus employee
a commemorative pin as well. Follow the hashtag #MadeTheGrade
on social media to keep up with our A/B campus celebrations.
And, stay tuned for our 2019–20 accountability score. We’re going
to put the “A” in #GarlandUSA!
A list of GISD’s A/B campuses, as well as those claiming all
available distinction designations, is below.
To view complete ratings, visit txschools.gov.
Congrats to Garland ISD’s A and B campuses!
A Campuses
Austin MS
Beaver ES
Brandenburg MS
Hillside ES
Keeley ES
Kimberlin ES
Luna ES
B Campuses
Spring Creek ES
Vial ES
Walnut Glen ES
Watson ES
Abbett ES
Armstrong ES
Back ES
Bradfield ES
Bullock ES
Cisneros PK
Daugherty ES
Davis ES
Dorsey ES
Ethridge ES
Freeman ES
Garland HS
Golden Meadows ES
Handley ES
Heather Glen ES
Herfurth ES
Hickman ES
Houston MS
Hudson MS
Jackson MS
Lakeview Centennial HS
Campuses earning all available distinction designations
• Austin Academy for Excellence
• Kimberlin Academy for Excellence
• Classical Center at Brandenburg
• North Garland High School
Middle School
• Spring Creek Elementary School
1
Lyles MS
North Garland HS
Northlake ES
Park Crest ES
Parsons PK
Roach ES
Rowlett ES
South Garland HS
Rowlett HS
Steadham ES
Sachse HS
Stephens ES
Sewell ES
Shorehaven ES
• Walnut Glen Academy for Excellence
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