- Enrollment
- 2,935
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
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
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-12 students YoY
Austin Acad for Excell held near 962 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 58.9 → 60.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-12 students YoY 482034002008 · Garland, TX Middle · MID · TRAD
951 enr · 16.4:1 · 40.7% lunch · RII 54
Nearest enrollment peer: Sachse H S (2,935 students)
Austin Acad for Excell held near 962 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount). Teacher FTE added 58.9 → 60.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Austin Acad for Excell in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Sachse H S
Sachse H S
2,935 students
- N Garland H S
N Garland H S
2,929 students
- Garland H S
Garland H S
2,335 students
- Rowlett H S
Rowlett H S
2,156 students
- Lakeview Cente
Lakeview Centennial H S
2,073 students
- This school 951
Austin Acad for Excell
951 students
What this shows Austin Acad for Excell reports 951 students on the CCD universe file.
How Austin Acad for Excell compares
Austin Acad for Excell held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$12,534
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $14,348
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.
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
District finance for Garland Isd reports $12,534 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 2,929
- 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
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~951 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 974 (2022-23) → 962 (2023-24), nearly flat (-12).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.