CLASSICAL CENTER AT BRANDENBURG MIDDLE

www.garlandisd.net/brandenburg

1,038 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Classical Center at Brandenburg Middle School, located in Garland, Texas, is a specialized magnet school within the Garland Independent School District that focuses on a rigorous, content-rich academic curriculum. The school is part of the district's "Classical" magnet pipeline, which emphasizes a structured educational environment rooted in traditional liberal arts and humanities. Its curriculum is designed to challenge students through a back-to-basics approach, often incorporating elements like Latin instruction, formal logic, and a strong emphasis on writing and critical analysis.

Beyond its core academics, the school cultivates a cohesive community through high expectations and a disciplined atmosphere. By fostering a culture of scholastic excellence and character development, Brandenburg aims to prepare its middle school students for the advanced coursework found in high school magnet programs. The school’s mission is centered on providing a well-rounded education that equips students with the foundational knowledge and academic skills necessary for success in higher education and beyond.

1,038

Total Students

70.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

64.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for CLASSICAL CENTER AT BRANDENBURG MIDDLE
Demographic	Student Count
White	223
Hispanic	466
Black	203
Asian	50
Two or More	40
American Indian	56

Hispanic
466 (44.9 %)
White
223 (21.5 %)
Black
203 (19.6 %)
American Indian
56 (5.4 %)
Asian
50 (4.8 %)
Two or More
40 (3.9 %)

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)926-2630
Website:	http://www.garlandisd.net/brandenburg
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	1,038
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	70.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	639
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	27

* 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 6 320

Grade 7 354

Grade 8 364

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for CLASSICAL CENTER AT BRANDENBURG MIDDLE
Grade	Student Count
Grade 6	320
Grade 7	354
Grade 8	364

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for CLASSICAL CENTER AT BRANDENBURG MIDDLE
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	561	54%
Male	477	46%

Middle School 6th - 8th