Public elementary schoolGrades K–5Garland ISD

Handley STEM Elementary

3725 Broadway Blvd, Garland, TX 75043 · (972) 926-2540

B
87 / 1002026 TEA rating
▲ Up 6 points from 2025Still a B, with a higher score than 2025 (81).
563students
15.3students per teacher
95.4%attendance
20thof 45 Garland ISD elementary schools
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CBACAABRings: 1 and 2 miles
This schoolPublic school (2026 grade)PrivateWhat’s coming

Rating history

Handley STEM Elementary has earned an A in 0 of its 4 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 · 73

How students scored on STAAR tests.

School progressB · 88

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

Closing the gapsB · 83

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

How students did on STAAR

Share of Handley STEM 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 level64%
Meets grade level36%
Garland ISD elementary schools: 48.4%
Masters grade level17%

Students and teachers

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

563students in 2024–25Up 184% from 198 the year before
15.3students per teacher37 full-time teachers
19.6average class sizeGarland ISD elementary schools: 20.7
6.9 yrsteachers’ average time in the district
$66,555average teacher base pay
88.1%from low-income familiesGarland ISD elementary schools: 73.9%
51.9%English learners
1.1%in gifted & talented
13.1%chronically absentMissed 10% or more of school days (2023–24)
Students by race and ethnicity
Hispanic 70.5%African American 19.4%Two or More Races 5.3%White 2.8%Asian 1.2%

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 Handley STEM Elementary.

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

Nearby schools

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

CGeorge Washington Carver ElementaryGarland ISD · 79 · 0.8 mi BClub Hill STEM ElementaryGarland ISD · 80 · 0.8 mi AHillside Academy for ExcelGarland ISD · 91 · 1.1 mi CShugart ElementaryGarland ISD · 72 · 1.1 mi AClassical Center at Vial ElementaryGarland ISD · 94 · 1.2 mi AWatson Technology CenterGarland ISD · 92 · 1.5 mi PGarland Christian Adventist SchoolPrivate · PK–7 · 1.5 mi PNew World United Methodist DccPrivate · PK–K · 1.6 mi PLake Cities Montessori SchoolPrivate · PK–K · 1.8 mi
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Questions about Handley STEM Elementary

What is Handley STEM Elementary’s TEA rating?

Handley STEM Elementary earned a B (87 out of 100) in the Texas Education Agency’s 2026 A–F ratings, released in August 2026. It had a B (81) in 2025.

What grades does Handley STEM Elementary serve?

Grades K–5. It’s part of Garland ISD, at 3725 Broadway Blvd in Garland.

How many students go to Handley STEM Elementary?

563 students in 2024–25, up 184% from 198 the year before. There are about 15 students for every teacher.

How does Handley STEM Elementary compare with other Garland ISD elementary schools?

Its 2026 score ranks 20th of 45 Garland ISD elementary schools (tied with 1 other). 33% of them earned an A in 2026.

Which homes are zoned to Handley STEM 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.