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Kimberlin Academy for Excel

1520 Cumberland Dr, Garland, TX 75040 · (972) 926-2560

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95 / 1002026 TEA rating
● SteadyWithin 0 points of 2025 (A 95).
473students
16.2students per teacher
95.7%attendance
2ndof 45 Garland ISD elementary schools
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CAAAABARings: 1 and 2 miles
This schoolPublic school (2026 grade)PrivateWhat’s coming

Rating history

Kimberlin Academy for Excel has earned an A in 6 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 · 95

How students scored on STAAR tests.

School progressA · 94

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

Closing the gapsA · 96

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

How students did on STAAR

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

Approaches grade level96%
Meets grade level86%
Garland ISD elementary schools: 48.4%
Masters grade level59%

Students and teachers

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

473students in 2024–25Down 5% from 499 the year before
16.2students per teacher29 full-time teachers
21.6average class sizeGarland ISD elementary schools: 20.7
9.6 yrsteachers’ average time in the district
$68,083average teacher base pay
36.4%from low-income familiesGarland ISD elementary schools: 73.9%
13.1%English learners
31.9%in gifted & talented
7%chronically absentMissed 10% or more of school days (2023–24)
Students by race and ethnicity
Hispanic 33.6%White 29.4%African American 18.4%Asian 14%Two or More Races 4.4%

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 Kimberlin Academy for Excel.

AnnouncedJoe V's Smart Shop (H-E-B), GarlandDate TBD · 1.8 mi away

Nearby schools

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

CDaugherty ElementaryGarland ISD · 75 · 0.7 mi AWatson Technology CenterGarland ISD · 92 · 0.9 mi ACisneros PK CenterGarland ISD · 92 · 1.2 mi AShorehaven ElementaryGarland ISD · 90 · 1.3 mi AHillside Academy for ExcelGarland ISD · 91 · 1.4 mi BClub Hill STEM ElementaryGarland ISD · 80 · 1.6 mi PMount Hebron Christian AcademyPrivate · PK–2 · 0.5 mi PGarland Christian Adventist SchoolPrivate · PK–7 · 1.3 mi PLake Cities Montessori SchoolPrivate · PK–K · 1.3 mi
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Questions about Kimberlin Academy for Excel

What is Kimberlin Academy for Excel’s TEA rating?

Kimberlin Academy for Excel earned an A (95 out of 100) in the Texas Education Agency’s 2026 A–F ratings, released in August 2026. It had an A (95) in 2025.

What grades does Kimberlin Academy for Excel serve?

Grades K–5. It’s part of Garland ISD, at 1520 Cumberland Dr in Garland.

How many students go to Kimberlin Academy for Excel?

473 students in 2024–25, down 5% from 499 the year before. There are about 16 students for every teacher.

How does Kimberlin Academy for Excel compare with other Garland ISD elementary schools?

Its 2026 score ranks 2nd of 45 Garland ISD elementary schools. 33% of them earned an A in 2026.

Which homes are zoned to Kimberlin Academy for Excel?

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.