Classical Center At Brandenburg Middle

Summary:

Classical Center At Brandenburg Middle is a public magnet middle school located in Garland, Texas, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 1,038 students. The school is part of the Garland Independent School District, which is ranked 535 out of 968 districts in Texas and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Classical Center At Brandenburg Middle consistently outperforms the Garland Independent School District and the state of Texas in STAAR test scores across multiple subjects and grade levels. For example, in 2023-2024, the school had 63.46% of 6th graders proficient or better in STAAR Reading, compared to 48.89% for the district and 54.45% for the state. The school's student population is also more racially diverse compared to nearby schools, with a higher percentage of Hispanic (44.89%) and Asian (4.82%) students. Additionally, Classical Center At Brandenburg Middle has maintained an exceptionally low dropout rate, ranging from 0.0% to 0.1% over the past several years, which is significantly lower than the state average.

While the school's overall performance is strong, its Gifted and Talented program ranks lower compared to other student subgroups, suggesting an area for potential improvement. When compared to other nearby middle schools in the Garland Independent School District and the Mesquite Independent School District, Classical Center At Brandenburg Middle stands out as a high-performing school, outpacing its peers in academic achievement and other key metrics. The school has consistently ranked among the top middle schools in Texas, with a statewide ranking between 249 and 904 over the past 10 years, and a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger for most of that period.


Detail:

Public, Magnet 6-8

 626 Nickens Rd
       Garland, TX  75043-2499


(972) 926-2630

District: Garland Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
691st of 2,361 Texas Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,014 Help


Students who attend Classical Center At Brandenburg Middle usually attend:

High:    Garland High School
    Lakeview Centennial High School
    N Garland High School
    Naaman Forest High School
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Student/teacher ratio:  16.4 Help
Number of students:  1,052

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
47.4%
White:
20.3%
African American:
19.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  66.3% Help


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Compare Details Classical Center At Brandenburg Middle ranks better than 70.7% of middle schools in Texas. It also ranks 4th among 12 ranked middle schools in the Garland Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 63.65. (See more...)
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Classical Center At Brandenburg Middle is diverse. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (47.4%), White (20.3%), African American (19.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 66.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Classical Center At Brandenburg Middle is 16.4, which is the highest among 12 middle schools in the Garland Independent School District (Isd)! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Classical Center At Brandenburg Middle is $9,014. 8 middle schools in the Garland Independent School District (Isd) spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Classical Center At Brandenburg Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks Classical Center At Brandenburg Middle 691st of 2361 Texas public middle schools. (See Classical Center At Brandenburg Middle in the ranking list.)

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Garland Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Garland Independent School District (Isd) 535th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Classical Center At Brandenburg Middle

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Rank History for all students at Classical Center At Brandenburg Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 55.21 784th 1573 50.2%
2005 66.24 498th 1582 68.5%
2006 66.73 493rd 1585 68.9%
2007 69.25 444th 1684 73.6%
2008 77.44 220th 1718 87.2%
2009 77.00 229th 1763 87.0%
2010 73.09 302nd 1803 83.3%
2011 76.20 214th 1895 88.7%
2012 88.39 97th 1951 95.0%
2013 82.67 190th 1973 90.4%
2014 81.11 249th 1987 87.5%
2015 77.47 340th 2043 83.4%
2016 70.89 518th 1987 73.9%
2017 77.53 312th 2027 84.6%
2018 80.09 285th 2080 86.3%
2019 77.39 350th 2193 84.0%
2021 58.29 787th 2252 65.1%
2022 67.16 545th 2254 75.8%
2023 62.39 728th 2330 68.8%
2024 63.65 691st 2361 70.7%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Classical Center At Brandenburg Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 64.80 217th 720 69.9%
2019 66.62 202nd 753 73.2%
2021 49.52 339th 743 54.4%
2022 47.98 411th 813 49.4%
2023 50.00 386th 817 52.8%
2024 53.68 338th 812 58.4%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Classical Center At Brandenburg Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 60.55 303rd 1376 78.0%
2019 67.20 278th 1445 80.8%
2021 68.56 246th 1592 84.5%
2022 76.81 188th 1643 88.6%
2023 65.37 377th 1720 78.1%
2024 61.46 463rd 1760 73.7%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Classical Center At Brandenburg Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 68.52 231st 1597 85.5%
2019 61.06 355th 1626 78.2%
2021 70.87 213th 1712 87.6%
2022 62.44 359th 1757 79.6%
2023 61.76 387th 1815 78.7%
2024 52.09 743rd 1881 60.5%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Classical Center At Brandenburg Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 79.48 198th 2039 90.3%
2019 81.17 186th 2073 91.0%
2021 65.02 521st 2172 76.0%
2022 71.12 383rd 2220 82.7%
2023 64.78 567th 2251 74.8%
2024 63.48 573rd 2224 74.2%
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Rank History for Female students at Classical Center At Brandenburg Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 82.09 236th 2008 88.2%
2019 80.39 276th 2047 86.5%
2021 63.48 634th 2151 70.5%
2022 70.30 472nd 2221 78.7%
2023 65.93 580th 2241 74.1%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Classical Center At Brandenburg Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 59.17 667th 1430 53.4%
2019 58.17 719th 1446 50.3%
2021 44.97 983rd 1501 34.5%
2022 54.20 838th 1488 43.7%
2023 52.34 904th 1481 39.0%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Classical Center At Brandenburg Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 48.29 856th 2008 57.4%
2019 62.51 491st 2058 76.1%
2021 62.26 513th 2118 75.8%
2022 75.70 267th 2182 87.8%
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Rank History for Male students at Classical Center At Brandenburg Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 73.41 374th 2030 81.6%
2019 69.28 471st 2069 77.2%
2021 49.53 994th 2168 54.2%
2022 62.15 674th 2228 69.7%
2023 55.62 877th 2245 60.9%
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Rank History for Asian students at Classical Center At Brandenburg Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 50.75 311th 587 47.0%
2019 61.55 229th 594 61.4%
2021 44.85 351st 589 40.4%
2022 56.04 285th 606 53.0%
2023 52.55 331st 616 46.3%
2024 29.88 498th 612 18.6%
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Rank History for African American students at Classical Center At Brandenburg Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 78.24 163rd 1167 86.0%
2019 80.50 148th 1193 87.6%
2021 57.65 370th 1213 69.5%
2022 67.66 264th 1251 78.9%
2023 60.77 382nd 1273 70.0%
2024 61.92 352nd 1271 72.3%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Classical Center At Brandenburg Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 81.00 211th 1895 88.9%
2019 79.90 231st 1935 88.1%
2021 64.05 531st 2043 74.0%
2022 73.04 348th 2077 83.2%
2023 66.12 513th 2116 75.8%
2024 60.94 634th 2108 69.9%
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Rank History for Native American students at Classical Center At Brandenburg Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 50.34 13th 28 53.6%
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Rank History for White students at Classical Center At Brandenburg Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 84.17 170th 1673 89.8%
2019 73.61 348th 1684 79.3%
2021 60.76 572nd 1700 66.4%
2022 64.70 492nd 1723 71.4%
2023 69.66 436th 1749 75.1%
2024 69.22 393rd 1724 77.2%
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Data source: test scores: Texas Education Agency, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for Classical Center At Brandenburg Middle

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 611 123 12 63 5 n/a n/a 0 814
1989 580 123 12 111 1 n/a n/a 0 827
1990 494 160 15 100 5 n/a n/a 0 774
1991 520 153 15 107 7 n/a n/a 0 802
1992 504 177 18 113 7 n/a n/a 0 819
1993 486 144 21 102 9 n/a n/a 0 762
1994 426 178 13 108 7 n/a n/a 0 732
1995 378 173 14 114 7 n/a n/a 0 686
1996 378 173 14 114 7 n/a n/a 0 686
1997 381 164 15 113 4 n/a n/a 0 677
1998 402 173 14 121 6 n/a n/a 0 716
1999 323 200 16 135 5 n/a n/a 0 679
2000 290 202 8 139 7 n/a n/a 0 646
2001 269 216 9 150 4 n/a n/a 0 648
2002 390 223 19 254 3 n/a n/a 0 889
2003 390 223 19 254 3 n/a n/a 0 889
2004 431 208 29 305 4 n/a n/a 0 977
2005 487 230 42 340 4 n/a n/a 0 1103
2006 463 260 46 389 2 n/a n/a 0 1160
2007 449 248 43 390 5 n/a n/a 0 1135
2008 478 224 45 418 4 n/a n/a 0 1169
2009 457 231 52 373 7 n/a n/a 0 1120
2010 425 266 45 398 4 n/a n/a 0 1138
2011 364 233 46 426 6 0 26 0 1101
2012 363 253 55 445 8 0 29 0 1153
2013 358 247 63 450 4 2 30 0 1154
2014 357 252 65 446 3 0 31 0 1154
2015 335 261 73 453 5 0 31 0 1158
2016 337 269 70 444 3 0 33 0 1156
2017 299 292 63 460 2 1 26 0 1143
2018 261 256 53 498 2 3 37 0 1110
2019 236 270 52 582 8 2 42 0 1192
2020 235 266 61 631 8 2 47 0 1250
2021 208 245 60 586 18 1 43 0 1161
2022 226 233 50 489 52 0 38 0 1088
2023 223 203 50 466 56 0 40 0 1038
2024 214 208 49 499 39 0 43 0 1052

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Classical Center At Brandenburg Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 814 38.0 21.4 n/a
1989 827 n/a n/a n/a
1990 774 39.0 19.8 n/a
1991 802 38.9 20.6 n/a
1992 819 44.5 18.4 18.7
1993 762 41.0 18.6 23.1
1994 732 39.2 18.7 25.7
1995 686 39.0 17.6 28.7
1996 686 39.0 17.6 28.7
1997 677 37.1 18.2 25
1998 716 39.0 18.4 25.3
1999 679 38.1 17.8 41.1
2000 646 39.7 16.3 42.3
2001 648 42.0 15.4 42.9
2002 889 52.4 17.0 43.9
2003 889 52.4 17.0 43.9
2004 977 57.6 17.0 40.8
2005 1103 61.5 17.9 40.2
2006 1160 63.0 18.4 46.4
2007 1135 64.8 17.5 46
2008 1169 65.1 18.0 44.4
2009 1120 65.8 17.0 43.8
2010 1138 65.7 17.3 48.2
2011 1101 63.7 17.2 48.6
2012 1153 62.6 18.4 52.2
2013 1154 62.8 18.3 54
2014 1154 63.4 18.2 53.5
2015 1158 65.0 17.8 50.9
2016 1156 67.0 17.2 53.4
2017 1143 63.8 17.8 55.9
2018 1110 64.7 17.1 56.7
2019 1192 66.7 17.8 61.5
2020 1250 70.3 17.7 63
2021 1161 68.9 16.8 65.6
2022 1088 66.9 16.2 71.5
2023 1038 69.9 14.8 65.5
2024 1052 64.0 16.4 66.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Classical Center At Brandenburg Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 814 38.0 21.4 n/a
1989 827 n/a n/a n/a
1990 774 39.0 19.8 n/a
1991 802 38.9 20.6 n/a
1992 819 44.5 18.4 18.7
1993 762 41.0 18.6 23.1
1994 732 39.2 18.7 25.7
1995 686 39.0 17.6 28.7
1996 686 39.0 17.6 28.7
1997 677 37.1 18.2 25
1998 716 39.0 18.4 25.3
1999 679 38.1 17.8 41.1
2000 646 39.7 16.3 42.3
2001 648 42.0 15.4 42.9
2002 889 52.4 17.0 43.9
2003 889 52.4 17.0 43.9
2004 977 57.6 17.0 40.8
2005 1103 61.5 17.9 40.2
2006 1160 63.0 18.4 46.4
2007 1135 64.8 17.5 46
2008 1169 65.1 18.0 44.4
2009 1120 65.8 17.0 43.8
2010 1138 65.7 17.3 48.2
2011 1101 63.7 17.2 48.6
2012 1153 62.6 18.4 52.2
2013 1154 62.8 18.3 54
2014 1154 63.4 18.2 53.5
2015 1158 65.0 17.8 50.9
2016 1156 67.0 17.2 53.4
2017 1143 63.8 17.8 55.9
2018 1110 64.7 17.1 56.7
2019 1192 66.7 17.8 61.5
2020 1250 70.3 17.7 63
2021 1161 68.9 16.8 65.6
2022 1088 66.9 16.2 71.5
2023 1038 69.9 14.8 65.5
2024 1052 64.0 16.4 66.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Classical Center At Brandenburg Middle

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $837 (10.9%) $6,808 (89.1%) $7,645
2020 $793 (9.7%) $7,356 (90.3%) $8,148
2021 $886 (9.8%) $8,127 (90.2%) $9,014

Data source: Texas Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Classical Center At Brandenburg Middle

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 350th of 2193 Middle schoolsRanks 728th of 2330 Middle schools
 15.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade Reading (Classical Center At Brandenburg Middle)4760
 13%
   6th Grade Reading (Garland Independent School District (Isd))3645
 9%
   6th Grade Reading (Texas)3550
 15%
6th Grade Mathematics (Classical Center At Brandenburg Middle)5538
 17%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Garland Independent School District (Isd))3927
 12%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4537
 8%
7th Grade Reading (Classical Center At Brandenburg Middle)6466
 2%
   7th Grade Reading (Garland Independent School District (Isd))4646
   7th Grade Reading (Texas)4752
 5%
7th Grade Mathematics (Classical Center At Brandenburg Middle)3126
 5%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Garland Independent School District (Isd))2521
 4%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4135
 6%
8th Grade Reading (Classical Center At Brandenburg Middle)7269
 3%
   8th Grade Reading (Garland Independent School District (Isd))5350
 3%
   8th Grade Reading (Texas)5356
 3%
8th Grade Mathematics (Classical Center At Brandenburg Middle)6952
 17%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Garland Independent School District (Isd))5841
 17%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5544
 11%
8th Grade Science (Classical Center At Brandenburg Middle)7938
 41%
   8th Grade Science (Garland Independent School District (Isd))5040
 10%
   8th Grade Science (Texas)4945
 4%
8th Grade Social Studies (Classical Center At Brandenburg Middle)5137
 14%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Garland Independent School District (Isd))3828
 10%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Texas)3531
 4%
End of Course Algebra I (Classical Center At Brandenburg Middle)9997
 2%
   End of Course Algebra I (Garland Independent School District (Isd))6650
 16%
   End of Course Algebra I (Texas)6245
 17%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students11921038
 12.9%
African American270203
 24.8%
American Indian856
 600%
Asian5250
 3.8%
Hispanic582466
 19.9%
Pacific Islander20
 100%
White236223
 5.5%
Two or More Races4240
 4.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients61.5%65.5%
 4%


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In the 2023-24 school year, 1,052 students attended Classical Center At Brandenburg Middle.

Students who attend Classical Center At Brandenburg Middle usually go on to attend Garland High School

Students at Classical Center At Brandenburg Middle are 47% Hispanic, 20% White, 20% African American, 5% Asian, 4% Two or more races, 4% American Indian.

Classical Center At Brandenburg Middle ranks 691st of 2361 Texas middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.


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