Kimberlin Academy For Excel

Summary:

Kimberlin Academy For Excel is a public magnet elementary school in Garland, Texas, serving 486 students in grades K-5 and consistently outperforming the Garland Independent School District and the state of Texas in academic achievement.

Kimberlin Academy For Excel is a standout school, ranking among the top 2% of Texas elementary schools and earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's 3rd-grade students achieved 87.36% proficiency in STAAR Reading, far exceeding the district's 49.39% and the state's 48.85%. Kimberlin Academy For Excel also excels in the performance of various student subgroups, including female, male, Asian, African American, White, multi-racial, English Language Learners, special education, and low-income students, with many of these subgroups ranking in the top 5-20% of Texas elementary schools.

While Kimberlin Academy For Excel's success is impressive, some nearby schools within the Garland Independent School District, such as Club Hill STEM Elementary, Club Hill Elementary, and Centerville Elementary, struggle with lower academic performance and higher percentages of students from low-income backgrounds. This highlights the potential for the district to replicate Kimberlin Academy For Excel's best practices and strategies to improve the overall academic achievement of its other schools.


Detail:

Public, Magnet K-5

 1520 Cumberland Dr
       Garland, TX  75040-8099


(972) 926-2560

District: Garland Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
33rd of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,788 Help


Students who attend Kimberlin Academy For Excel usually attend:

Middle:    Austin Academy For Excell
    B G Hudson Middle
    Bussey Middle
    Classical Center At Brandenburg Middle
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High:    Garland High School
    Lakeview Centennial High School
    N Garland High School
    Naaman Forest High School
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Student/teacher ratio:  15.4 Help
Number of students:  501

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
30.7%
White:
28.5%
African American:
19.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  38.9% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Kimberlin Academy For Excel ranks better than 99.3% of elementary schools in Texas. It also ranks first among 47 ranked elementary schools in the Garland Independent School District (Isd)! (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 98.84. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Kimberlin Academy For Excel is diverse. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (30.7%), White (28.5%), African American (19%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 38.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Kimberlin Academy For Excel is 15.4. 35 elementary schools in the Garland Independent School District (Isd) have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Kimberlin Academy For Excel is $9,788. 33 elementary schools in the Garland Independent School District (Isd) spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Kimberlin Academy For Excel:

SchoolDigger ranks Kimberlin Academy For Excel 33rd of 4675 Texas public elementary schools. (See Kimberlin Academy For Excel 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 Kimberlin Academy For Excel

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Rank History for all students at Kimberlin Academy For Excel

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 79.65 430th 3465 87.6%
2005 82.81 296th 3475 91.5%
2006 82.74 271st 3476 92.2%
2007 82.90 267th 3724 92.8%
2008 85.69 179th 3768 95.2%
2009 84.53 234th 3884 94.0%
2010 78.15 573rd 3937 85.4%
2011 79.86 497th 4095 87.9%
2012 87.80 309th 4206 92.7%
2013 90.53 195th 4221 95.4%
2014 91.04 146th 4260 96.6%
2015 91.03 144th 4320 96.7%
2016 90.82 166th 4286 96.1%
2017 98.38 58th 4329 98.7%
2018 98.60 36th 4359 99.2%
2019 98.64 37th 4479 99.2%
2021 98.12 86th 4578 98.1%
2022 97.50 76th 4581 98.3%
2023 98.28 44th 4647 99.1%
2024 98.84 33rd 4675 99.3%
See the entire list of Texas Elementary School Rankings!

Rank History for Multi-racial students at Kimberlin Academy For Excel

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 96.80 1st 1046 99.9%
2019 94.75 16th 1112 98.6%
2022 91.27 33rd 1004 96.7%
2023 92.75 27th 1099 97.5%
2024 94.93 8th 1114 99.3%
See the entire list of Best Texas Elementary Schools for Multi-racial Students!

Rank History for English Language Learner students at Kimberlin Academy For Excel

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 98.49 10th 3226 99.7%
2019 92.60 76th 3333 97.7%
2021 89.59 155th 3446 95.5%
2022 89.12 150th 3487 95.7%
2023 91.61 111th 3556 96.9%
2024 96.69 60th 3638 98.4%
See the entire list of Best Texas Elementary Schools for English Language Learner Students!

Rank History for Special Education students at Kimberlin Academy For Excel

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 99.19 13th 3684 99.6%
2021 99.99 4th 3799 99.9%
2022 87.35 195th 3952 95.1%
2023 98.24 35th 4086 99.1%
2024 98.47 26th 4261 99.4%
See the entire list of Best Texas Elementary Schools for Special Education Students!

Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Kimberlin Academy For Excel

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 96.05 58th 4264 98.6%
2019 89.24 168th 4309 96.1%
2021 92.15 110th 4451 97.5%
2022 95.69 59th 4477 98.7%
2023 96.96 34th 4521 99.2%
2024 98.91 22nd 4560 99.5%
See the entire list of Best Texas Elementary Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Female students at Kimberlin Academy For Excel

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 98.46 25th 4306 99.4%
2019 97.52 52nd 4348 98.8%
2021 97.75 78th 4499 98.3%
2022 96.66 81st 4561 98.2%
2023 97.24 60th 4588 98.7%
See the entire list of Best Texas Elementary Schools for Female Students!

Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Kimberlin Academy For Excel

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 71.56 753rd 3106 75.8%
2019 62.68 1331st 3184 58.2%
2021 72.83 783rd 3006 74.0%
2022 68.86 851st 2958 71.2%
2023 72.38 599th 2980 79.9%
See the entire list of Best Texas Elementary Schools for Gifted and Talented Students!

Rank History for At Risk students at Kimberlin Academy For Excel

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 99.02 21st 4240 99.5%
2019 94.45 75th 4295 98.3%
2021 89.06 184th 4331 95.8%
2022 88.32 223rd 4461 95.0%
See the entire list of Best Texas Elementary Schools for At Risk Students!

Rank History for Male students at Kimberlin Academy For Excel

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 97.87 49th 4319 98.9%
2019 98.47 35th 4357 99.2%
2021 97.06 101st 4498 97.8%
2022 96.66 78th 4563 98.3%
2023 97.14 65th 4585 98.6%
See the entire list of Best Texas Elementary Schools for Male Students!

Rank History for Asian students at Kimberlin Academy For Excel

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 81.54 82nd 1005 91.8%
2019 87.41 25th 1009 97.5%
2021 83.93 79th 967 91.8%
2022 87.81 18th 957 98.1%
2023 84.41 42nd 1015 95.9%
2024 83.67 46th 1035 95.6%
See the entire list of Best Texas Elementary Schools for Asian Students!

Rank History for African American students at Kimberlin Academy For Excel

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 98.92 11th 2483 99.6%
2019 98.00 16th 2515 99.4%
2021 98.61 24th 2444 99.0%
2022 94.03 69th 2421 97.1%
2023 97.90 20th 2443 99.2%
2024 95.11 41st 2421 98.3%
See the entire list of Best Texas Elementary Schools for African American Students!

Rank History for Hispanic students at Kimberlin Academy For Excel

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 97.21 47th 4168 98.9%
2019 96.96 39th 4188 99.1%
2021 91.29 190th 4329 95.6%
2022 84.90 362nd 4376 91.7%
2023 90.91 185th 4401 95.8%
2024 96.80 47th 4431 98.9%
See the entire list of Best Texas Elementary Schools for Hispanic Students!

Rank History for White students at Kimberlin Academy For Excel

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 98.26 6th 3127 99.8%
2019 96.99 12th 3142 99.6%
2021 96.68 19th 3082 99.4%
2022 97.53 5th 3082 99.8%
2023 97.15 13th 3106 99.6%
2024 97.87 4th 3078 99.9%
See the entire list of Best Texas Elementary Schools for White Students!

Data source: test scores: Texas Education Agency, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Kimberlin Academy For Excel

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 249 69 30 83 2 n/a n/a 0 433
1989 283 64 17 60 1 n/a n/a 0 425
1990 330 63 17 50 1 n/a n/a 0 461
1991 334 65 16 45 1 n/a n/a 0 461
1992 327 70 17 48 1 n/a n/a 0 463
1993 335 61 15 55 0 n/a n/a 0 466
1994 338 66 13 62 0 n/a n/a 0 479
1995 330 62 10 120 1 n/a n/a 0 523
1996 330 62 10 120 1 n/a n/a 0 523
1997 321 62 8 144 2 n/a n/a 0 537
1998 320 56 14 173 2 n/a n/a 0 565
1999 298 66 15 180 2 n/a n/a 0 561
2000 298 56 15 176 2 n/a n/a 0 547
2001 276 58 22 173 3 n/a n/a 0 532
2002 261 52 30 175 2 n/a n/a 0 520
2003 261 52 30 175 2 n/a n/a 0 520
2004 253 54 33 178 2 n/a n/a 0 520
2005 230 63 29 172 5 n/a n/a 0 499
2006 228 65 35 179 1 n/a n/a 0 508
2007 226 69 45 169 2 n/a n/a 0 511
2008 216 78 40 175 2 n/a n/a 0 511
2009 198 85 40 165 2 n/a n/a 0 490
2010 184 90 41 178 1 n/a n/a 0 494
2011 148 87 30 179 3 0 8 0 455
2012 143 104 29 187 5 0 11 0 479
2013 135 90 27 196 6 0 14 0 468
2014 132 94 37 191 3 0 15 0 472
2015 138 91 32 169 2 0 18 0 450
2016 161 92 45 170 8 0 21 0 497
2017 173 89 42 157 6 0 24 0 491
2018 180 82 50 146 4 0 23 0 485
2019 181 93 44 113 4 1 26 0 462
2020 180 95 50 115 4 0 27 0 471
2021 155 87 59 126 5 0 27 0 459
2022 148 93 64 141 1 1 31 0 479
2023 147 86 73 151 1 1 27 0 486
2024 143 95 74 154 1 1 33 0 501

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

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Kimberlin Academy For Excel

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 433 29.0 14.9 n/a
1989 425 n/a n/a n/a
1990 461 25.0 18.4 n/a
1991 461 24.9 18.5 n/a
1992 463 25.0 18.5 15.1
1993 466 26.0 17.9 21.9
1994 479 27.0 17.7 18
1995 523 29.4 17.8 23.9
1996 523 29.4 17.8 23.9
1997 537 29.4 18.3 25
1998 565 33.6 16.8 25.1
1999 561 33.0 17.0 34
2000 547 33.2 16.5 31.8
2001 532 31.2 17.1 28.6
2002 520 31.1 16.7 26.2
2003 520 31.1 16.7 26.2
2004 520 30.9 16.8 26.5
2005 499 31.0 16.1 29.9
2006 508 31.5 16.1 33.1
2007 511 34.0 15.0 31.5
2008 511 34.1 15.0 29.9
2009 490 32.9 14.9 32.9
2010 494 34.9 14.1 36
2011 455 32.6 13.9 38.7
2012 479 32.8 14.5 36.3
2013 468 33.0 14.1 41
2014 472 32.6 14.4 43.2
2015 450 31.0 14.5 40.2
2016 497 31.0 16.0 41
2017 491 31.4 15.6 36.5
2018 485 31.8 15.2 30.1
2019 462 29.3 15.7 29.9
2020 471 29.7 15.8 28.7
2021 459 29.5 15.5 36.4
2022 479 31.7 15.0 43.6
2023 486 32.0 15.1 39.1
2024 501 32.4 15.4 38.9

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 Kimberlin Academy For Excel

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 433 29.0 14.9 n/a
1989 425 n/a n/a n/a
1990 461 25.0 18.4 n/a
1991 461 24.9 18.5 n/a
1992 463 25.0 18.5 15.1
1993 466 26.0 17.9 21.9
1994 479 27.0 17.7 18
1995 523 29.4 17.8 23.9
1996 523 29.4 17.8 23.9
1997 537 29.4 18.3 25
1998 565 33.6 16.8 25.1
1999 561 33.0 17.0 34
2000 547 33.2 16.5 31.8
2001 532 31.2 17.1 28.6
2002 520 31.1 16.7 26.2
2003 520 31.1 16.7 26.2
2004 520 30.9 16.8 26.5
2005 499 31.0 16.1 29.9
2006 508 31.5 16.1 33.1
2007 511 34.0 15.0 31.5
2008 511 34.1 15.0 29.9
2009 490 32.9 14.9 32.9
2010 494 34.9 14.1 36
2011 455 32.6 13.9 38.7
2012 479 32.8 14.5 36.3
2013 468 33.0 14.1 41
2014 472 32.6 14.4 43.2
2015 450 31.0 14.5 40.2
2016 497 31.0 16.0 41
2017 491 31.4 15.6 36.5
2018 485 31.8 15.2 30.1
2019 462 29.3 15.7 29.9
2020 471 29.7 15.8 28.7
2021 459 29.5 15.5 36.4
2022 479 31.7 15.0 43.6
2023 486 32.0 15.1 39.1
2024 501 32.4 15.4 38.9

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 Kimberlin Academy For Excel

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $752 (8.3%) $8,330 (91.7%) $9,082
2020 $716 (8.0%) $8,233 (92.0%) $8,948
2021 $986 (10.1%) $8,801 (89.9%) $9,788

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Kimberlin Academy For Excel

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 37th of 4479 Elementary schoolsRanks 44th of 4647 Elementary schools
 0.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (Kimberlin Academy For Excel)7789
 12%
   3rd Grade Reading (Garland Independent School District (Isd))4754
 7%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)4450
 6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Kimberlin Academy For Excel)8984
 5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Garland Independent School District (Isd))5246
 6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)4843
 5%
4th Grade Reading (Kimberlin Academy For Excel)8088
 8%
   4th Grade Reading (Garland Independent School District (Isd))4550
 5%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)4347
 4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Kimberlin Academy For Excel)8186
 5%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Garland Independent School District (Isd))4648
 2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4647
 1%
5th Grade Reading (Kimberlin Academy For Excel)9086
 4%
   5th Grade Reading (Garland Independent School District (Isd))5558
 3%
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Kimberlin Academy For Excel)9188
 3%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Garland Independent School District (Isd))5851
 7%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5650
 6%
5th Grade Science (Kimberlin Academy For Excel)8770
 17%
   5th Grade Science (Garland Independent School District (Isd))4928
 21%
   5th Grade Science (Texas)4834
 14%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students462486
 5.2%
African American9386
 7.5%
American Indian41
 75%
Asian4473
 65.9%
Hispanic113151
 33.6%
Pacific Islander11
White181147
 18.8%
Two or More Races2627
 3.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients29.9%39.1%
 9.2%


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Yes! Kimberlin Academy For Excel is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 33rd of 4675 Texas elementary schools.

Students at Kimberlin Academy For Excel are 31% Hispanic, 29% White, 19% African American, 15% Asian, 7% Two or more races.

In the 2023-24 school year, 501 students attended Kimberlin Academy For Excel.


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