Public elementary schoolGrades EE–5Garland ISD

Back Elementary

7300 Bluebonnet Dr, Rowlett, TX 75088 · (972) 475-1884

B
82 / 1002026 TEA rating
▲ Up 5 points from 2025Up from a C (77) in 2025.
400students
14.8students per teacher
95.3%attendance
29thof 45 Garland ISD elementary schools
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CBBDCBBRings: 1 and 2 miles
This schoolPublic school (2026 grade)PrivateWhat’s coming

Rating history

Back Elementary has earned an A in 1 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 achievementC · 75

How students scored on STAAR tests.

School progressB · 83

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

Closing the gapsB · 80

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

How students did on STAAR

Share of Back Elementary tests at each level in spring 2025, across all grades and subjects. The dark tick is the Garland ISD elementary school average.

Approaches grade level71%
Meets grade level44%
Garland ISD elementary schools: 48.4%
Masters grade level20%

Students and teachers

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

400students in 2024–25Down 7% from 428 the year before
14.8students per teacher27 full-time teachers
23.2average class sizeGarland ISD elementary schools: 20.7
6.8 yrsteachers’ average time in the district
$64,876average teacher base pay
70%from low-income familiesGarland ISD elementary schools: 73.9%
29%English learners
1.5%in gifted & talented
13.7%chronically absentMissed 10% or more of school days (2023–24)
Students by race and ethnicity
African American 34.3%Hispanic 33.3%Asian 13.5%White 11.8%Two or More Races 7.3%

Is a home zoned here?

Attendance zones change, and many homes near a school are zoned somewhere else. Before you buy or rent, confirm the address with Garland ISD (district website).

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What’s coming nearby

From Realust’s What’s Coming tracker, within 2 miles of Back Elementary.

Under constructionSignatureCare ER GarlandDate TBD (state filing: work done Aug 2026) · 1.2 mi away

Nearby schools

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

CNorma Dorsey ElementaryGarland ISD · 77 · 0.9 mi BHarmony Science Academy - GarlandHarmony Public Schools - North Texas · 80 · 1.6 mi BNorthlake ElementaryGarland ISD · 86 · 2.0 mi DRowlett ElementaryGarland ISD · 69 · 2.3 mi CKatherine Stephens ElementaryGarland ISD · 76 · 2.3 mi BRobert B Sewell ElementaryGarland ISD · 84 · 2.3 mi PWesleyan Christian AcademyPrivate · PK–K · 1.6 mi PPrep Montessori AcademyPrivate · PK–K · 1.9 mi PPrimrose School of RowlettPrivate · PK–K · 2.1 mi
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Questions about Back Elementary

What is Back Elementary’s TEA rating?

Back Elementary earned a B (82 out of 100) in the Texas Education Agency’s 2026 A–F ratings, released in August 2026. It had a C (77) in 2025.

What grades does Back Elementary serve?

Grades EE–5. It’s part of Garland ISD, at 7300 Bluebonnet Dr in Rowlett.

How many students go to Back Elementary?

400 students in 2024–25, down 7% from 428 the year before. There are about 15 students for every teacher.

How does Back Elementary compare with other Garland ISD elementary schools?

Its 2026 score ranks 29th of 45 Garland ISD elementary schools. 33% of them earned an A in 2026.

Which homes are zoned to Back Elementary?

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.