Public elementary schoolGrades K–5Garland ISDMagnet

Watson Technology Center

2601 Dairy Rd, Garland, TX 75041 · (972) 926-2600

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92 / 1002026 TEA rating
● SteadyWithin 0 points of 2025 (A 92).
529students
16.8students per teacher
96.1%attendance
6thof 45 Garland ISD elementary schools
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AAABCBARings: 1 and 2 miles
This schoolPublic school (2026 grade)PrivateWhat’s coming

Rating history

Watson Technology Center has earned an A in 5 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 · 92

How students scored on STAAR tests.

School progressA · 92

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

Closing the gapsA · 91

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

How students did on STAAR

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

Approaches grade level88%
Meets grade level69%
Garland ISD elementary schools: 48.4%
Masters grade level42%

Students and teachers

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

529students in 2024–25Down 4% from 553 the year before
16.8students per teacher32 full-time teachers
20.5average class sizeGarland ISD elementary schools: 20.7
10.2 yrsteachers’ average time in the district
$67,928average teacher base pay
57.1%from low-income familiesGarland ISD elementary schools: 73.9%
40.5%English learners
7.8%in gifted & talented
7.1%chronically absentMissed 10% or more of school days (2023–24)
Students by race and ethnicity
Hispanic 55.6%African American 17.4%White 12.5%Asian 10.8%Two or More Races 3.8%

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 Watson Technology Center.

AnnouncedJoe V's Smart Shop (H-E-B), GarlandDate TBD · 1.6 mi away

Nearby schools

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

AHillside Academy for ExcelGarland ISD · 91 · 0.5 mi ACisneros PK CenterGarland ISD · 92 · 0.6 mi AKimberlin Academy for ExcelGarland ISD · 95 · 0.9 mi BClub Hill STEM ElementaryGarland ISD · 80 · 0.9 mi CDaugherty ElementaryGarland ISD · 75 · 1.0 mi BHandley STEM ElementaryGarland ISD · 87 · 1.5 mi PGarland Christian Adventist SchoolPrivate · PK–7 · 1.0 mi PLake Cities Montessori SchoolPrivate · PK–K · 1.2 mi PMount Hebron Christian AcademyPrivate · PK–2 · 1.3 mi
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Questions about Watson Technology Center

What is Watson Technology Center’s TEA rating?

Watson Technology Center earned an A (92 out of 100) in the Texas Education Agency’s 2026 A–F ratings, released in August 2026. It had an A (92) in 2025.

What grades does Watson Technology Center serve?

Grades K–5. It’s part of Garland ISD, at 2601 Dairy Rd in Garland.

How many students go to Watson Technology Center?

529 students in 2024–25, down 4% from 553 the year before. There are about 17 students for every teacher.

How does Watson Technology Center compare with other Garland ISD elementary schools?

Its 2026 score ranks 6th of 45 Garland ISD elementary schools (tied with 3 others). 33% of them earned an A in 2026.

Which homes are zoned to Watson 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.