Public middle schoolGrades 6–8Garland ISD

Sam Houston Middle School

2232 Sussex Dr, Garland, TX 75041 · (972) 926-2640

C
79 / 1002026 TEA rating
▲ Up 5 points from 2025Still a C, with a higher score than 2025 (74).
775students
13.3students per teacher
93.3%attendance
8thof 12 Garland ISD middle schools
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DBACBACRings: 1 and 2 miles
This schoolPublic school (2026 grade)PrivateWhat’s coming

Rating history

Sam Houston 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 · 67

How students scored on STAAR tests.

School progressC · 79

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

Closing the gapsC · 78

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

How students did on STAAR

Share of Sam Houston 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 level60%
Meets grade level33%
Garland ISD middle schools: 44%
Masters grade level12%

Students and teachers

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

775students in 2024–25Down 5% from 815 the year before
13.3students per teacher58 full-time teachers
17.9average class sizeEnglish, math, science and social studies
5.6 yrsteachers’ average time in the district
$66,295average teacher base pay
89.8%from low-income familiesGarland ISD middle schools: 74.1%
65.5%English learners
3.1%in gifted & talented
23.5%chronically absentMissed 10% or more of school days (2023–24)
Students by race and ethnicity
Hispanic 87.4%African American 5%White 3.6%Asian 1.9%Two or More Races 1.7%

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 Sam Houston Middle School.

AnnouncedJoe V's Smart Shop (H-E-B), GarlandDate TBD · 0.9 mi away

Nearby schools

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

DBussey Middle SchoolGarland ISD · 69 · 2.5 mi BJackson Technology CenterGarland ISD · 89 · 2.6 mi AAustin Academy for ExcellGarland ISD · 93 · 2.7 mi CO'Banion Middle SchoolGarland ISD · 76 · 2.7 mi BLake Highlands Middle SchoolRichardson ISD · 88 · 2.8 mi AHarmony Science Academy - DallasHarmony Public Schools - North Texas · 93 · 2.9 mi PGood Shepherd SchoolPrivate · PK–8 · 1.7 mi PMount Hebron Christian AcademyPrivate · PK–2 · 2.5 mi PAutism Treatment Center Day School ProgramPrivate · 2–12 · 2.7 mi
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Questions about Sam Houston Middle School

What is Sam Houston Middle School’s TEA rating?

Sam Houston Middle School earned a C (79 out of 100) in the Texas Education Agency’s 2026 A–F ratings, released in August 2026. It had a C (74) in 2025.

What grades does Sam Houston Middle School serve?

Grades 6–8. It’s part of Garland ISD, at 2232 Sussex Dr in Garland.

How many students go to Sam Houston Middle School?

775 students in 2024–25, down 5% from 815 the year before. There are about 13 students for every teacher.

How does Sam Houston Middle School compare with other Garland ISD middle schools?

Its 2026 score ranks 8th of 12 Garland ISD middle schools. 33% of them earned an A in 2026.

Which homes are zoned to Sam Houston 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.