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Austin Academy for Excell

1125 Beverly Dr, Garland, TX 75040 · (972) 926-2620

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93 / 1002026 TEA rating
● SteadyWithin 0 points of 2025 (A 93).
951students
15.5students per teacher
96.6%attendance
1stof 12 Garland ISD middle schools
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BADCBCARings: 1 and 2 miles
This schoolPublic school (2026 grade)Private

Rating history

Austin Academy for Excell has earned an A in 4 of its 6 A–F ratings since 2019.

TEA didn’t give A–F ratings in 2020 or 2021 (COVID). Scores are out of 100: 90+ is an A, 80–89 a B, 70–79 a C, 60–69 a D.

What makes up the 2026 grade

Student achievementA · 93

How students scored on STAAR tests.

School progressA · 93

How much students grew from last year, or how they did compared with schools with similar student populations.

Closing the gapsA · 94

How each student group did, including students from low-income families and English learners.

How students did on STAAR

Share of Austin Academy for Excell tests at each level in spring 2025, across all grades and subjects. The dark tick is the Garland ISD middle school average.

Approaches grade level86%
Meets grade level73%
Garland ISD middle schools: 44%
Masters grade level52%

Students and teachers

From TEA’s 2024–25 school report card (TAPR).

951students in 2024–25Down 1% from 962 the year before
15.5students per teacher62 full-time teachers
20.5average class sizeEnglish, math, science and social studies
9.2 yrsteachers’ average time in the district
$68,685average teacher base pay
51.3%from low-income familiesGarland ISD middle schools: 74.1%
21.1%English learners
53.2%in gifted & talented
5.1%chronically absentMissed 10% or more of school days (2023–24)
Students by race and ethnicity
Hispanic 45.1%Asian 20%White 19%African American 12%Two or More Races 3.7%

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Nearby schools

Closest middle schools and private schools, by straight-line distance.

BSellers Middle SchoolGarland ISD · 82 · 1.7 mi AClassical Center at Brandenburg Middle SchoolGarland ISD · 91 · 2.1 mi DBussey Middle SchoolGarland ISD · 69 · 2.4 mi CSam Houston Middle SchoolGarland ISD · 79 · 2.7 mi BLyles Collegiate Middle SchoolGarland ISD · 84 · 2.9 mi CO'Banion Middle SchoolGarland ISD · 76 · 3.0 mi PMount Hebron Christian AcademyPrivate · PK–2 · 0.7 mi PGarland Christian Adventist SchoolPrivate · PK–7 · 0.7 mi PLake Cities Montessori SchoolPrivate · PK–K · 0.8 mi
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Questions about Austin Academy for Excell

What is Austin Academy for Excell’s TEA rating?

Austin Academy for Excell earned an A (93 out of 100) in the Texas Education Agency’s 2026 A–F ratings, released in August 2026. It had an A (93) in 2025.

What grades does Austin Academy for Excell serve?

Grades 6–8. It’s part of Garland ISD, at 1125 Beverly Dr in Garland.

How many students go to Austin Academy for Excell?

951 students in 2024–25, down 1% from 962 the year before. There are about 16 students for every teacher.

How does Austin Academy for Excell compare with other Garland ISD middle schools?

Its 2026 score ranks 1st of 12 Garland ISD middle schools. 33% of them earned an A in 2026.

Which homes are zoned to Austin Academy for Excell?

Attendance zones can change from year to year. Use Garland ISD’s school locator or call the district to confirm an address before you buy or rent.

Sources: Texas Education Agency 2019–2026 A–F accountability ratings (2026 released August 2026); TEA 2024–25 Texas Academic Performance Report (TAPR); TEA school directory; Realust What’s Coming tracker. District rankings and averages are Realust calculations from TEA data. Updated November 2026. See something out of date? Tell us.