Garland Independent School District, Texas
| Garland Independent School District |
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| Garland, Texas |
| District details |
| Superintendent:Ricardo López |
| # of school board members:7 |
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Garland Independent School District is aschool district inTexas.
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Superintendent
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Ricardo López is the superintendent of the Garland Independent School District. López was appointed superintendent in January 2018. López's previous career experience includes working as the superintendent of theMission Consolidated Independent School District, a teacher, and a principal.[1]
Past superintendents
- Deborah Cron was the interim superintendent of the Garland Independent School District in 2017.[2] Cron's previous career experience included working as the superintendent of theWeatherford Independent School District and the interim superintendent of theDuncanville Independent School District.[3]
- Bob Morrison was the superintendent of the Garland Independent School District from 2013 to 2016.[4] Morrison's previous career experience included working as the superintendent of theMansfield Independent School District.[5]
School board
The Garland Independent School District board of trustees consists of seven members elected to three-year terms. All board members are electedat large by place.[6]
Elections
Members of the board are elected annually in May to overlapping three-year terms.[6]
Three seats on the board were up for general election onMay 3, 2025. The filing deadline for this election wasFebruary 14, 2025.
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Public participation in board meetings
The Garland Independent School District board of trustees maintains the following policy on public testimony during board meetings:[7]
District map
Budget
The following statistics were published by theNational Center for Education Statistics, which is a part of theU.S. Department of Education.[8]
| SOURCE | AMOUNT | AMOUNT PER STUDENT | PERCENT |
|---|---|---|---|
| Federal: | $133,350,000 | $2,484 | 19% |
| Local: | $312,841,000 | $5,829 | 44% |
| State: | $270,162,000 | $5,033 | 38% |
| Total: | $716,353,000 | $13,346 |
| TYPE | AMOUNT | AMOUNT PER STUDENT | PERCENT |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Expenditures: | $635,311,000 | $11,836 | |
| Total Current Expenditures: | $595,354,000 | $11,092 | |
| Instructional Expenditures: | $338,689,000 | $6,310 | 53% |
| Student and Staff Support: | $71,461,000 | $1,331 | 11% |
| Administration: | $87,371,000 | $1,627 | 14% |
| Operations, Food Service, Other: | $97,833,000 | $1,822 | 15% |
| Total Capital Outlay: | $16,784,000 | $312 | |
| Construction: | $10,981,000 | $204 | |
| Total Non El-Sec Education & Other: | $2,037,000 | $37 | |
| Interest on Debt: | $20,586,000 | $383 |
Teacher salaries
The following salary information was pulled from the district's teacher salary schedule. A salary schedule is a list of expected compensations based on variables such as position, years employed, and education level. It may not reflect actual teacher salaries in the district.
| Year | Minimum | Maximum |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-2025[9] | $61,500 | $73,098 |
| 2023-2024[10] | $61,000 | $71,438 |
| 2020[11] | $54,900 | $63,515 |
Academic performance
Each year, state and local education agencies use tests and other standards to assess student proficiency. Although the data below was published by theU.S. Department of Education, proficiency measurements are established by the states. As a result,proficiency levels are not comparable between different states andyear-over-year proficiency levels within a district may not be comparable because states may change their proficiency measurements.[12]
The following table shows the percentage of district students who scored at or above the proficiency level each school year:
| School year | All (%) | Asian/Pacific Islander (%) | Black (%) | Hispanic (%) | Native American (%) | Two or More Races (%) | White (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020-2021 | 27 | 57 | 18 | 22 | 25-29 | 33 | 40 |
| 2018-2019 | 50 | 77 | 40 | 46 | 40-44 | 52 | 60 |
| 2017-2018 | 46 | 74 | 34 | 42 | 40-44 | 50 | 57 |
| 2016-2017 | 77 | 92 | 68 | 75 | 80-84 | 80 | 86 |
| 2015-2016 | 74 | 91 | 64 | 71 | 75-79 | 77 | 83 |
| 2014-2015 | 73 | 90 | 62 | 70 | 70-74 | 75 | 83 |
| 2013-2014 | 77 | 92 | 67 | 75 | 80-84 | 82 | 86 |
| 2012-2013 | 80 | 92 | 71 | 77 | 80-84 | 83 | 88 |
| 2011-2012 | 85 | 95 | 78 | 84 | 85-89 | 87 | 92 |
| 2010-2011 | 86 | 94 | 79 | 84 | 80-84 | 92 |
The following table shows the percentage of district students who scored at or above the proficiency level each school year:
| School year | All (%) | Asian/Pacific Islander (%) | Black (%) | Hispanic (%) | Native American (%) | Two or More Races (%) | White (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020-2021 | 37 | 58 | 30 | 32 | 25-29 | 44 | 53 |
| 2018-2019 | 47 | 69 | 39 | 42 | 55-59 | 57 | 61 |
| 2017-2018 | 45 | 67 | 36 | 39 | 45-49 | 54 | 59 |
| 2016-2017 | 71 | 85 | 65 | 67 | 75-79 | 80 | 83 |
| 2015-2016 | 72 | 85 | 65 | 68 | 75-79 | 78 | 83 |
| 2014-2015 | 75 | 88 | 68 | 71 | 70-74 | 81 | 86 |
| 2013-2014 | 77 | 88 | 69 | 73 | 80-84 | 82 | 87 |
| 2012-2013 | 81 | 90 | 76 | 77 | 80-84 | 86 | 90 |
| 2011-2012 | 91 | 95 | 87 | 89 | 85-89 | 93 | 95 |
| 2010-2011 | 91 | 96 | 89 | 89 | 90-94 | 95 |
The following table shows the graduation rate of district students each school year:
| School year | All (%) | Asian/Pacific Islander (%) | Black (%) | Hispanic (%) | Native American (%) | Two or More Races (%) | White (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018-2019 | 93 | 96 | 92 | 92 | >=80 | 90-94 | 94 |
| 2017-2018 | 92 | 96 | 89 | 91 | >=80 | >=95 | 94 |
| 2016-2017 | 91 | 95 | 91 | 88 | >=80 | >=95 | 93 |
| 2015-2016 | 91 | 94 | 91 | 89 | >=80 | 90-94 | 93 |
| 2014-2015 | 91 | 95 | 90 | 89 | >=80 | 90-94 | 92 |
| 2013-2014 | 91 | 95 | 89 | 89 | 80-89 | 85-89 | 94 |
| 2012-2013 | 89 | 94 | 89 | 86 | 80-89 | 90-94 | 92 |
| 2011-2012 | 90 | 96 | 87 | 86 | >=80 | 90-94 | 94 |
| 2010-2011 | 88 | 94 | 89 | 83 | >=80 | 90-94 | 91 |
Students
| Year | Enrollment | Year-to-year change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2023-2024 | 51,659 | -2.1 |
| 2022-2023 | 52,767 | -1.7 |
| 2021-2022 | 53,674 | -0.5 |
| 2020-2021 | 53,921 | -3.3 |
| 2019-2020 | 55,701 | -0.5 |
| 2018-2019 | 55,987 | -1.1 |
| 2017-2018 | 56,582 | -1.0 |
| 2016-2017 | 57,133 | -0.7 |
| 2015-2016 | 57,517 | 0.1 |
| 2014-2015 | 57,436 | -0.3 |
| 2013-2014 | 57,616 | -0.8 |
| 2012-2013 | 58,059 | -0.2 |
| 2011-2012 | 58,151 | 0.5 |
| 2010-2011 | 57,833 | 0.0 |
| 2009-2010 | 57,861 | 0.6 |
| 2008-2009 | 57,510 | 0.6 |
| 2007-2008 | 57,169 | 0.4 |
| 2006-2007 | 56,955 | -0.8 |
| 2005-2006 | 57,425 | 2.1 |
| 2004-2005 | 56,236 | 2.0 |
| 2003-2004 | 55,114 | 2.0 |
| 2002-2003 | 54,007 | 3.0 |
| 2001-2002 | 52,391 | 4.0 |
| 2000-2001 | 50,312 | 2.5 |
| 1999-2000 | 49,036 | 0.0 |
| RACE | Garland Independent School District (%) | Texas K-12 STUDENTS (%) |
|---|---|---|
| American Indian/Alaska Native | 1.5 | 0.3 |
| Asian or Asian/Pacific Islander | 9.9 | 5.4 |
| Black | 18.1 | 12.8 |
| Hispanic | 52.9 | 53.2 |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander | 0.1 | 0.2 |
| Two or More Races | 3.3 | 3.1 |
| White | 14.1 | 25.0 |
Note: Percentages for race and ethnicity may add up to more than 100 percent because respondents may report more than one race and the Hispanic/Latino ethnicity may be selected in conjunction with any race. Read more about race and ethnicity in the censushere.
Staff
As of the 2023-2024 school year, Garland Independent School District had 3,523.46 full-time classroom teachers. The student-teacher ratio was 14.66.
| TYPE | NUMBER OF TEACHERS |
|---|---|
| Prekindergarten: | 133.01 |
| Kindergarten: | 192.67 |
| Elementary: | 1,248.60 |
| Secondary: | 1,564.62 |
| Total: | 3,523.46 |
Garland Independent School District employed 209.31 district administrators and 197.71 school administrators as of the 2023-2024 school year.
| TYPE | NUMBER OF ADMINISTRATORS |
|---|---|
| District Administrators: | 209.31 |
| District Administrative Support: | 293.84 |
| School Administrators: | 197.71 |
| School Administrative Support: | 268.34 |
| TYPE | NUMBER OF OTHER STAFF |
|---|---|
| Instructional Aides: | 672.89 |
| Instruc. Coordinators & Supervisors: | 11.14 |
| Total Guidance Counselors: | 159.20 |
| Elementary Guidance Counselors: | 0.00 |
| Secondary Guidance Counselors: | 0.00 |
| Librarians/Media Specialists: | 67.00 |
| Library/Media Support: | 3.00 |
| Student Support Services: | 316.84 |
| Other Support Services: | 1,630.50 |
Schools
| SCHOOL NAME | NUMBER OF STUDENTS | GRADES |
|---|---|---|
| Abbett El | 654 | PK-5 |
| Austin Acad For Excell | 962 | 6-8 |
| Back El | 428 | PK-5 |
| Beaver Technology Center | 541 | PK-5 |
| B G Hudson Middle | 1,165 | 6-8 |
| Bradfield El | 492 | PK-5 |
| Bullock El | 537 | PK-5 |
| Bussey Middle | 799 | 6-8 |
| Caldwell El | 404 | PK-5 |
| Centerville El | 278 | PK-5 |
| Cisneros Pre-K Ctr | 355 | PK-PK |
| Classical Center At Brandenburg Middle | 1,052 | 6-8 |
| Classical Center At Vial El | 553 | KG-5 |
| Club Hill El | 196 | 3-5 |
| Club Hill Stem El | 232 | PK-2 |
| Cooper El | 382 | PK-5 |
| Couch Collegiate Prep El | 282 | PK-2 |
| Coyle Middle | 273 | 7-8 |
| Coyle Middle Technology Center For Math And Scienc | 613 | 6-7 |
| Daugherty El | 777 | PK-5 |
| Davis El | 471 | PK-5 |
| Ethridge El | 647 | PK-5 |
| Freeman El | 288 | PK-5 |
| Garland Aec | 124 | 5-12 |
| Garland H S | 2,481 | 9-12 |
| George Washington Carver El | 649 | PK-5 |
| Gilbreath-Reed Career And Technical Center | 0 | 11-12 |
| Glen Couch El | 236 | 3-5 |
| Golden Meadows El | 450 | PK-5 |
| Handley El | 180 | 3-5 |
| Handley Stem El | 198 | KG-2 |
| Heather Glen El | 312 | PK-5 |
| Herfurth El | 562 | PK-5 |
| Hickman El | 453 | PK-5 |
| Hillside Acad For Excel | 463 | KG-5 |
| Infant Center | 0 | |
| Jackson Technology Center | 1,143 | 6-8 |
| John W Armstrong El | 735 | PK-5 |
| Katherine Stephens El | 488 | PK-5 |
| Keeley El | 572 | PK-5 |
| Kimberlin Acad For Excel | 501 | KG-5 |
| Lakeview Centennial H S | 2,142 | 9-12 |
| Liberty Grove El | 512 | PK-5 |
| Luna El | 533 | PK-5 |
| Lyles Middle | 295 | 8-8 |
| Lyles Middle Collegiate Int | 578 | 6-7 |
| Memorial Pathway Academy H S | 0 | 6-12 |
| Montclair El | 526 | PK-5 |
| Naaman Forest H S | 2,079 | 9-12 |
| N Garland H S | 2,785 | 9-12 |
| Nita Pearson El | 545 | PK-5 |
| Norma Dorsey El | 573 | PK-5 |
| Northlake El | 483 | PK-5 |
| O'Banion Middle | 822 | 6-8 |
| Park Crest El | 344 | PK-5 |
| Parsons Pre-K Ctr | 320 | PK-PK |
| P A S S Learning Ctr | 15 | 8-12 |
| Pathfinder Achievement Center | 0 | |
| Roach El | 338 | PK-5 |
| Robert B Sewell El | 708 | PK-5 |
| Rowlett El | 498 | PK-5 |
| Rowlett H S | 2,286 | 9-12 |
| Sachse H S | 2,908 | 9-12 |
| Sam Houston Middle | 816 | 6-8 |
| Sellers Middle | 837 | 6-8 |
| S Garland H S | 1,979 | 9-12 |
| Shorehaven El | 360 | PK-5 |
| Shugart El | 478 | PK-5 |
| Southgate El | 161 | 3-5 |
| Southgate Stem El | 274 | PK-2 |
| Spring Creek El | 678 | PK-5 |
| Steadham El | 448 | PK-5 |
| Toler El | 435 | PK-5 |
| Vernal Lister El | 567 | PK-5 |
| Vernon Schrade Middle | 822 | 6-8 |
| Walnut Glen Acad For Excel | 409 | PK-5 |
| Watson Technology Center | 553 | KG-5 |
| Weaver El | 445 | PK-5 |
| Webb Middle | 934 | 6-8 |
| Williams El | 245 | PK-5 |
Noteworthy events
2014: Investigation of worker visa program
Administrators reported discrepancies in the district's worker visa program to theU.S. Department of Homeland Security on February 12, 2014.[13] This program helps bilingual foreign teachers receive H1-B visas that last up to six years. The district employed 260 teachers who hold H1-B visas during the 2013-2014 school year. A small group of teachers faced deportation due to the expiration of their visas. Testimony during a February 25 board meeting revealed that participants felt that the district did not go far enough to help with green card applications. Teachers also testified that they paid for program costs. Federal law requires employers to pay the application costs and fees associated with H1-B visas.[14]
An internal investigation conducted by district attorney Harry Jones found that former human resources director Victor Leos and former assistant superintendent Gary Reeves mishandled worker visas for foreign teachers. Leos was found to have taken excessive fees from visa applicants. He also enriched relatives by recommending foreign teachers rent rooms from his stepson and handled residency paperwork through his stepdaughter's law firm. Reeves was placed on administrative leave for ignoring early warning signs of Leos' behavior. The investigation found emails addressed to Reeves dating back to February 2013 that highlighted abuses by Leos.[15]
Contact information
Garland Independent School District
501 S. Jupiter Rd.
Garland, TX 75042
Phone: 972-494-8201
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See also
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External links
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- Texas Association of School Boards
Footnotes
- ↑Garland Independent School District, "Dr. Ricardo López," accessed November 13, 2019
- ↑Garland Independent School District, "GISD welcomes new superintendent," accessed November 13, 2019
- ↑Garland Independent School District, "Dr. Deborah Cron," archived March 2, 2017
- ↑The Dallas Morning News, "Garland ISD turns to longtime assistant as interim superintendent," December 27, 2016
- ↑Garland Independent School District, "District Leadership," archived March 30, 2014
- ↑6.06.1Garland Independent School District, "Board Members - Elections," accessed May 28, 2021
- ↑Garland Independent School District, "Board Meetings - Public Participation," accessed May 28, 2021
- ↑National Center for Education Statistics, "Elementary/Secondary Information System," accessed October 6, 2025
- ↑Garland Independent School District, "2024-2025 Salary Schedules & Compensation Information," accessed May 28, 2021
- ↑Garland Independent School District, "2023-2024 Teacher Hiring Salary Guide," accessed May 28, 2021
- ↑Garland Independent School District, "2020-2021 Salary Schedules and Compensation Information," accessed May 28, 2021
- ↑U.S. Department of Education, Washington, DC: EDFacts, "State Assessments in Reading/Language Arts and Mathematics- School Year 2018-19 EDFacts Data Documentation," accessed February 25, 2021
- ↑North Dallas Gazette, "Garland ISD discloses self-reporting to Homeland Security regarding H-1B Visa info," February 13, 2014
- ↑WFAA, "Garland ISD teachers say they face deportation," archived October 31, 2014
- ↑WFAA, "Investigators detail corruption in Garland ISD foreign teacher program," archived November 2, 2014
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