Public middle schoolGrades 6–8Garland ISDMagnet

Jackson Technology Center

1310 Bobbie Ln, Garland, TX 75042 · (972) 494-8362

B
89 / 1002026 TEA rating
● SteadyWithin 1 point of 2025 (A 90).
1,157students
16students per teacher
95.8%attendance
5thof 12 Garland ISD middle schools
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DAADBABRings: 1 and 2 miles
This schoolPublic school (2026 grade)PrivateWhat’s coming

Rating history

Jackson Technology Center has earned an A in 2 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 gapsB · 84

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

How students did on STAAR

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

Approaches grade level80%
Meets grade level56%
Garland ISD middle schools: 44%
Masters grade level30%

Students and teachers

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

1,157students in 2024–25Up 1% from 1,143 the year before
16students per teacher72 full-time teachers
24.1average class sizeEnglish, math, science and social studies
7.8 yrsteachers’ average time in the district
$68,435average teacher base pay
71.8%from low-income familiesGarland ISD middle schools: 74.1%
40.9%English learners
19.6%in gifted & talented
10.2%chronically absentMissed 10% or more of school days (2023–24)
Students by race and ethnicity
Hispanic 56.2%Asian 16%African American 12.5%White 11.8%Two or More Races 2.9%

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 Jackson Technology Center.

Under constructionRichardson Square revamp (Aeon)Late 2026 · 1.4 mi away

Nearby schools

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

DLiberty Junior HighRichardson ISD · 69 · 1.7 mi AILTexas Garland Middle SchoolInternational Leadership of Texas (ILTexas) · 90 · 1.7 mi AHarmony Science Academy - DallasHarmony Public Schools - North Texas · 93 · 1.8 mi DBussey Middle SchoolGarland ISD · 69 · 1.9 mi BApollo Junior HighRichardson ISD · 85 · 2.1 mi AWebb Middle SchoolGarland ISD · 90 · 2.5 mi PSt. Joseph Catholic SchoolPrivate · PK–8 · 1.1 mi PAutism Treatment Center Day School ProgramPrivate · 2–12 · 1.9 mi PGood Shepherd SchoolPrivate · PK–8 · 2.0 mi
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Questions about Jackson Technology Center

What is Jackson Technology Center’s TEA rating?

Jackson Technology Center earned a B (89 out of 100) in the Texas Education Agency’s 2026 A–F ratings, released in August 2026. It had an A (90) in 2025.

What grades does Jackson Technology Center serve?

Grades 6–8. It’s part of Garland ISD, at 1310 Bobbie Ln in Garland.

How many students go to Jackson Technology Center?

1,157 students in 2024–25, up 1% from 1,143 the year before. There are about 16 students for every teacher.

How does Jackson Technology Center compare with other Garland ISD middle schools?

Its 2026 score ranks 5th of 12 Garland ISD middle schools. 33% of them earned an A in 2026.

Which homes are zoned to Jackson Technology Center?

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.