Enrollment
951
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Garland, TX
Austin Acad for Excell
Federal NCES profile for Austin Acad for Excell, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 482034002008
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 37
📋 Attendance 77
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Austin Acad for Excell earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of Texas schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #1 of 11
- middle schools in Garland · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 16.4:1
- large classes for Texas
- 40.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Austin Acad for Excell has class sizes larger than 75% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Austin Acad for Excell ranks #1 of 11 middle schools in Garland, TX.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
58.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.4:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
+12% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
40.7%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
-34% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Austin Acad for Excell compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Austin Acad for Excell
Austin Acad for Excell is a large middle school in Garland, Texas, enrolling 951 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 16.4:1 puts it in the larger third of Texas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 40.7% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 951 puts it in the larger third of Texas schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 8,960 scored Texas schools.
Among 897 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Texas schools statewide, it ranks #42, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (45%) and Asian (20%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 71/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 317 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Attendance holds up well here: only 9.4% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Its district draws 18.6% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Garland Isd also operates Sachse H S (2,935 students) and N Garland H S (2,929 students) alongside Austin Acad for Excell.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Austin Acad for Excell compares
Austin Acad for Excell on the metrics families compare, against Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.4:1 | ▲ 12% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 40.7% | ▼ 34% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 951 | top 12% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.4:1
Leaner classes than 35% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
951
Bigger than 90% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
40.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 34% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16.4:1
students per teacher
- 12% above state mean
Top 75% in Texas - lower ratio than 25% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
9.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$11,092
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $13,644
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 317 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
64
in-school suspensions + 13 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 45.1%
Asian 20.0%
White 19.0%
African American 12.0%
Two or More 3.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 45.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.5, Austin Acad for Excell is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Garland Isd, which includes Austin Acad for Excell.
$11,092
Per student
-19%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-33%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 43.7%
State 37.7%
Federal 18.6%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Austin Acad for Excell Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sachse H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| N Garland H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Garland H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Rowlett H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lakeview Centennial H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Austin Acad for Excell's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,935
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 2,929
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 2,335
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 2,156
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 2,073
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Texas, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~951 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.4:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Austin Acad for Excell
How many students attend Austin Acad for Excell?
Austin Acad for Excell has 951 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Garland, TX.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Austin Acad for Excell?
The student-teacher ratio at Austin Acad for Excell is 16.4:1, which is 12% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 4% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Austin Acad for Excell?
40.7% of students at Austin Acad for Excell are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Austin Acad for Excell?
The largest demographic group at Austin Acad for Excell is Hispanic or Latino at 45.1% of enrollment, in Garland, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Austin Acad for Excell?
Austin Acad for Excell has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Austin Acad for Excell rank among middle schools in Garland?
By Resource Investment Index, Austin Acad for Excell ranks #1 of 11 middle schools in Garland, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Garland on the city page.
Is Austin Acad for Excell a good school?
Austin Acad for Excell earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of Texas schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Garland Isd?
Besides Austin Acad for Excell, Garland Isd also operates Sachse H S (2,935 students), N Garland H S (2,929 students), and Garland H S (2,335 students). See the Garland Isd district page for the complete list.
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