Public middle schoolGrades 6–8Garland ISD

O'Banion Middle School

700 Birchwood Dr, Garland, TX 75043 · (972) 279-6103

C
76 / 1002026 TEA rating
▼ Down 4 points from 2025Down from a B (80) in 2025.
784students
14.1students per teacher
94.3%attendance
9thof 12 Garland ISD middle schools
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ACCBCBCRings: 1 and 2 miles
This schoolPublic school (2026 grade)PrivateWhat’s coming

Rating history

O'Banion Middle School has earned an A in 0 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 achievementD · 65

How students scored on STAAR tests.

School progressC · 77

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

Closing the gapsC · 72

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

How students did on STAAR

Share of O'Banion 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 level65%
Meets grade level36%
Garland ISD middle schools: 44%
Masters grade level12%

Students and teachers

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

784students in 2024–25Down 5% from 822 the year before
14.1students per teacher56 full-time teachers
17.6average class sizeEnglish, math, science and social studies
6.4 yrsteachers’ average time in the district
$66,551average teacher base pay
92.7%from low-income familiesGarland ISD middle schools: 74.1%
55.7%English learners
1.9%in gifted & talented
20.1%chronically absentMissed 10% or more of school days (2023–24)
Students by race and ethnicity
Hispanic 77.3%African American 12.1%Asian 4.3%White 3.6%Two or More Races 1.8%

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 O'Banion Middle School.

AnnouncedI-30 widening, I-635 to Bass Pro Dr.Date TBD · 1.8 mi away AnnouncedJoe V's Smart Shop (H-E-B), GarlandDate TBD · 2.0 mi away

Nearby schools

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

AClassical Center at Brandenburg Middle SchoolGarland ISD · 91 · 1.5 mi CVanston Middle SchoolMesquite ISD · 74 · 2.1 mi CPioneer Technology (PTAA) MesquitePioneer Technology & Arts Academy · 75 · 2.5 mi BLyles Collegiate Middle SchoolGarland ISD · 84 · 2.6 mi CSam Houston Middle SchoolGarland ISD · 79 · 2.7 mi BKimbrough Middle SchoolMesquite ISD · 82 · 2.9 mi PNew World United Methodist DccPrivate · PK–K · 0.1 mi PDallas Christian SchoolPrivate · K–12 · 1.9 mi PSt. Pius X Catholic SchoolPrivate · PK–8 · 2.4 mi
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Questions about O'Banion Middle School

What is O'Banion Middle School’s TEA rating?

O'Banion Middle School earned a C (76 out of 100) in the Texas Education Agency’s 2026 A–F ratings, released in August 2026. It had a B (80) in 2025.

What grades does O'Banion Middle School serve?

Grades 6–8. It’s part of Garland ISD, at 700 Birchwood Dr in Garland.

How many students go to O'Banion Middle School?

784 students in 2024–25, down 5% from 822 the year before. There are about 14 students for every teacher.

How does O'Banion Middle School compare with other Garland ISD middle schools?

Its 2026 score ranks 9th of 12 Garland ISD middle schools. 33% of them earned an A in 2026.

Which homes are zoned to O'Banion 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.