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Walnut Glen Academy for Excel

3101 Edgewood Dr, Garland, TX 75042 · (972) 494-8330

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96 / 1002026 TEA rating
● SteadyWithin 2 points of 2025 (A 98).
375students
14students per teacher
97%attendance
1stof 45 Garland ISD elementary schools
Find homes near this school All Garland ISD schools
ABBBBAARings: 1 and 2 miles
This schoolPublic school (2026 grade)PrivateWhat’s coming

Rating history

Walnut Glen 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 · 96

How students scored on STAAR tests.

School progressA · 96

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 Walnut Glen 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 level97%
Meets grade level89%
Garland ISD elementary schools: 48.4%
Masters grade level69%

Students and teachers

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

375students in 2024–25Down 8% from 407 the year before
14students per teacher27 full-time teachers
18.7average class sizeGarland ISD elementary schools: 20.7
12 yrsteachers’ average time in the district
$67,567average teacher base pay
59.7%from low-income familiesGarland ISD elementary schools: 73.9%
43.2%English learners
23.2%in gifted & talented
4.2%chronically absentMissed 10% or more of school days (2023–24)
Students by race and ethnicity
Hispanic 41.1%Asian 22.4%White 15.7%African American 14.9%Two or More Races 5.3%

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 Walnut Glen Academy for Excel.

Under constructionRichardson Square revamp (Aeon)Late 2026 · 1.9 mi away

Nearby schools

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

ABeaver Technology CenterGarland ISD · 92 · 0.5 mi BBullock ElementaryGarland ISD · 81 · 0.9 mi BDavis ElementaryGarland ISD · 89 · 0.9 mi BBradfield ElementaryGarland ISD · 89 · 1.0 mi BO Henry ElementaryRichardson ISD · 85 · 1.3 mi AB H Freeman at Golden Meadows ElementaryGarland ISD · 91 · 1.4 mi PGood Shepherd SchoolPrivate · PK–8 · 1.7 mi PAutism Treatment Center Day School ProgramPrivate · 2–12 · 1.7 mi PSt. Joseph Catholic SchoolPrivate · PK–8 · 1.8 mi
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Questions about Walnut Glen Academy for Excel

What is Walnut Glen Academy for Excel’s TEA rating?

Walnut Glen Academy for Excel earned an A (96 out of 100) in the Texas Education Agency’s 2026 A–F ratings, released in August 2026. It had an A (98) in 2025.

What grades does Walnut Glen Academy for Excel serve?

Grades K–5. It’s part of Garland ISD, at 3101 Edgewood Dr in Garland.

How many students go to Walnut Glen Academy for Excel?

375 students in 2024–25, down 8% from 407 the year before. There are about 14 students for every teacher.

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

Its 2026 score ranks 1st of 45 Garland ISD elementary schools. 33% of them earned an A in 2026.

Which homes are zoned to Walnut Glen 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.