AUSTIN ACAD FOR EXCELL

www.garlandisd.net/austin

974 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Austin Academy for Excellence, located in Garland, Texas, is a specialized magnet school within the Garland Independent School District that serves students in grades 6 through 8. As a dedicated magnet campus, it is designed to provide a rigorous academic environment for students who demonstrate high achievement and a strong interest in advanced coursework. The school emphasizes a challenging curriculum that prepares its students for success in honors-level courses and prepares them for the transition into high school and beyond.

The school is well-regarded for its focus on cultivating critical thinking, leadership skills, and academic discipline. Beyond its core curriculum, Austin Academy fosters a well-rounded educational experience by offering various extracurricular activities, clubs, and academic competitions that encourage students to explore their interests and build community. By maintaining high standards and providing a structured, supportive atmosphere, the academy aims to empower its students to reach their full potential and achieve excellence in their future educational endeavors.

974

Total Students

58.9

Full-Time Teachers

16.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

50.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for AUSTIN ACAD FOR EXCELL
Demographic	Student Count
White	243
Hispanic	346
Black	114
Asian	170
Two or More	34
American Indian	66
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
346 (35.5 %)
White
243 (24.9 %)
Asian
170 (17.5 %)
Black
114 (11.7 %)
American Indian
66 (6.8 %)
Two or More
34 (3.5 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	GARLAND ISD
Phone:	(972)926-2620
Website:	http://www.garlandisd.net/austin
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	974
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	58.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	385
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	103

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 319

Grade 7 328

Grade 8 327

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for AUSTIN ACAD FOR EXCELL
Grade	Student Count
Grade 6	319
Grade 7	328
Grade 8	327

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for AUSTIN ACAD FOR EXCELL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	460	47.2%
Male	514	52.8%

Middle School 7th - 8th