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SAM HOUSTON MIDDLE

PublicRegularGrades 6–8
GARLAND, Texas · GARLAND ISD
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students775
Student:Teacher13.4:1
Free/Reduced Lunch90%
Title INo
SAM HOUSTON
OverviewEnrollmentDemographicsPerformanceAttendanceBehaviourWorkforce

Key Indicators

At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available

State avg: 529
775
Total Enrollment
State avg: 64%
90%+25.5pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
13.4:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
6–8
Grade Span
Middle
Level

Overview

SAM HOUSTON MIDDLE is a public middle serving grades 6–8 in GARLAND, Texas. The school enrolls 775 students. It is part of the GARLAND ISD district.

Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Strengths & Things to Consider

Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Texas state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.

Strengths

Smaller-than-average class sizes
13.4:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)

Things to Consider

Higher share of students from low-income families
90% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelMiddle
Grade Span6–8
DistrictGARLAND ISD
County48113
CityGARLAND
ZIP75041
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID482034002030

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment775
White0.4%
Hispanic / Latino87.1%
Black / African American2.1%
Asian5.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native4.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
Two or More Races1.1%

Race / Ethnicity Distribution

White
0.4%
Hispanic
87.1%
Black
2.1%
Asian
5.2%
Two+
1.1%
Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Equity & Title I

In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.

FRL %90%
State Avg64%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)