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Classical Center at Brandenburg Middle School

626 Nickens Rd, Garland, TX 75043 · (972) 926-2630

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91 / 1002026 TEA rating
● SteadyWithin 0 points of 2025 (A 91).
1,056students
16.1students per teacher
95.6%attendance
2ndof 12 Garland ISD middle schools
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BCACCCARings: 1 and 2 miles
This schoolPublic school (2026 grade)PrivateWhat’s coming

Rating history

Classical Center at Brandenburg Middle School 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 achievementB · 87

How students scored on STAAR tests.

School progressA · 91

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

Closing the gapsA · 91

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

How students did on STAAR

Share of Classical Center at Brandenburg Middle School tests at each level in spring 2025, across all grades and subjects. The dark tick is the Garland ISD middle school average.

Approaches grade level79%
Meets grade level54%
Garland ISD middle schools: 44%
Masters grade level25%

Students and teachers

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

1,056students in 2024–25About the same as the year before
16.1students per teacher66 full-time teachers
18.4average class sizeEnglish, math, science and social studies
9 yrsteachers’ average time in the district
$68,117average teacher base pay
63.1%from low-income familiesGarland ISD middle schools: 74.1%
30.6%English learners
9.7%in gifted & talented
11%chronically absentMissed 10% or more of school days (2023–24)
Students by race and ethnicity
Hispanic 52.7%African American 21%White 17%Asian 5.4%Two or More Races 3.9%

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 Classical Center at Brandenburg Middle School.

AnnouncedI-30 widening, I-635 to Bass Pro Dr.Date TBD · 1.2 mi away

Nearby schools

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

BLyles Collegiate Middle SchoolGarland ISD · 84 · 1.3 mi CO'Banion Middle SchoolGarland ISD · 76 · 1.5 mi AAustin Academy for ExcellGarland ISD · 93 · 2.1 mi CSam Houston Middle SchoolGarland ISD · 79 · 3.3 mi CVanston Middle SchoolMesquite ISD · 74 · 3.3 mi CCoyle Middle School Technology Center for Math & ScienceGarland ISD · 71 · 3.8 mi PNew World United Methodist DccPrivate · PK–K · 1.5 mi PGarland Christian Adventist SchoolPrivate · PK–7 · 1.6 mi PLake Cities Montessori SchoolPrivate · PK–K · 1.9 mi
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Questions about Classical Center at Brandenburg Middle School

What is Classical Center at Brandenburg Middle School’s TEA rating?

Classical Center at Brandenburg Middle School earned an A (91 out of 100) in the Texas Education Agency’s 2026 A–F ratings, released in August 2026. It had an A (91) in 2025.

What grades does Classical Center at Brandenburg Middle School serve?

Grades 6–8. It’s part of Garland ISD, at 626 Nickens Rd in Garland.

How many students go to Classical Center at Brandenburg Middle School?

1,056 students in 2024–25, about the same as the year before. There are about 16 students for every teacher.

How does Classical Center at Brandenburg Middle School compare with other Garland ISD middle schools?

Its 2026 score ranks 2nd of 12 Garland ISD middle schools (tied with 1 other). 33% of them earned an A in 2026.

Which homes are zoned to Classical Center at Brandenburg Middle School?

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.