School Accountability Ratings
The Texas Education Agency has released school ratings for 2007, based on test scores and data compiled at the close of the 2006-2007 school year. In addition to individual ratings for campuses around the state, the agency also rates the school districts.
Districtwide Rating:
- Academically Acceptable
Exemplary Schools
- Kimberlin Academy for Excellence
- Walnut Glen Academy for Excellence
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Spring 2007 TAKS test:
At least 90% of all students and 90% of each student population group passed each section of the Texas Assessment of Academic Skills test, including Reading/ELA, Writing, Social Studies, Mathematics, and Science.
The student population groups include:- African-American
- Hispanic
- White
- Economically Disadvantaged
- Spring 2007 SDAA II (test for students receiving Special Education services):
ARD expectations were met on at least 90% of tests taken. - Annual Dropout Rate during 05-06 school year:
0.2% or less of all students and each student population groups. (middle school indicator only) - Completion Rate
At least 95% of students in the class of 2006 graduated, received a GED or continued in school (high school indicator only)
Recognized Schools
- Middle Schools
- Austin Academy For Excellence
- Classical Center at Brandenburg
- Sellers Middle School
- Webb Middle School
- Elementary Schools
- Abbett Elementary School
- Armstrong Elementary School
- Back Elementary School
- Beaver Elementary School
- Bullock Elementary School
- Caldwell Elementary School
- Cooper Elementary School
- Davis Elementary School
- Dorsey Elementary School
- Ethridge Elementary School
- Freeman Elementary School
- Hillside Academy For Excellence
- Keeley Elementary School
- Lister Elementary School
- Luna Elementary School
- Montclair Elementary School
- Northlake Elementary School
- Pearson Elementary School
- Roach Elementary School
- Steadham Elementary School
- Vial Elementary School
- Watson Technology Center
- Weaver Elementary School
- Williams Elementary School
To earn the "Recognized" rating, campuses had to meet the following standards:
- Spring 2007 TAKS Testing:
At least 75% of all students and 75% of each student population group passed each section of the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS) test. Subjects included Reading/ELA, Writing, Social Studies, Mathematics, and Science.
The student groups include:- African-American
- Hispanic
- White
- Economically Disadvantaged
- Spring 2007 SDAA II testing:
ARD expectations were met on at least 70% of the tests taken. - Annual Dropout Rate for 2005-2006 school year:
meets 0.7% standard or less for all students and each student group OR meets 0.9% floor with required improvement. (middle school indicator only) - Completion Rate:
At least 85% of students in the class of 2006 graduated, received a GED or continued in school (high school indicator only)
Academically Acceptable Schools
- High Schools
- Garland High School
- Lakeview Centennial High School
- Naaman Forest High School
- North Garland High School
- Rowlett High School
- Sachse High School
- South Garland High School
- Middle Schools
- Bussey Middle School
- Coyle Middle School
- Hudson Middle School
- Jackson Technology Center
- Lyles Middle School
- O'Banion Middle School
- Sam Houston Middle School
- Schrade Middle School
- Elementary Schools
- Bradfield Elementary School
- Centerville Elementary School
- Club Hill Elementary School
- Couch Elementary School
- Daugherty Elementary School
- Golden Meadows Elementary School
- Handley Elementary School
- Heather Glen Elementary School
- Herfurth Elementary School
- Hickman Elementary School
- Park Crest Elementary School
- Rowlett Elementary School
- Sewell Elementary School
- Shorehaven Elementary School
- Shugart Elementary School
- Southgate Elementary School
- Spring Creek Elementary School
- Stephens Elementary School
- Toler Elementary School
- Spring 2007 TAKS testing:
The appropriate percentage of all students and each student population group passed each section of the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS) test. The student groups include African-American, Hispanic, White, and Economically Disadvantaged.
The standards are:- Reading/ELA - 65%
- Writing - 65%
- Social Studies - 65%
- Mathematics - 45%
- Science - 40%
- Spring 2007 SDAA II testing:
ARD expectations were met on at least 50% of the tests taken. - Annual Drop-out Rate 2005-2006
meets 1% standard or less for all students and each student group OR meets required improvement. (middle school indicator only) - Completion Rate:
At least 75% of students in the class of 2006 graduated, received a GED or continued in school (high school indicator only)
Alternative Education School
Two campuses in Garland ISD are classified as "alternative education" schools, and earned "alternative education acceptable school."
- Memorial Preparatory School
- GISD Evening School
Academically Unacceptable
- None
Not Rated: Other
Four campuses were not rated.
- GISD Alternative Education Center
- Cooperative Behavior Center
- Cisneros Prekindergarten Center
- Parsons Prekindergarten Center
GISD 2007 School Accountability Ratings
GISD 2006 School Accountability Ratings
GISD 2005 School Accountability Ratings