At a glance
Reported students
784
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
55.62
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
14.1:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Texas middle enrollment
66th percentile
Compared with 1,712 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
562
O'Banion Middle: 784 reported students.
State peer staffing position
46th percentile
14.1:1 reported; state peer median 14.4:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 979
- Teachers (FTE)
- 66.26
- Student–teacher ratio
- 14.8:1
What the reported data says about O'Banion Middle
O'Banion Middle is a public middle school serving grades 06–08 in Garland. It is one of 68 current school records connected to Garland ISD. NCES reports 784 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,712 middle schools in Texas with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 639 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 66th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 14.1:1, close to the Texas median of 14.4:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (77.3%) and Black (12.1%). English learners represent 59.2% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 12.5%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking O'Banion Middle
- 1How do the reported 14.1:1 student–teacher ratio and 55.62 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 3 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 59.2%
- Students with disabilities
- 12.5%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 92.7%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 3
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1.33
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White3.6%
- Hispanic77.3%
- Black12.1%
- Asian4.3%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.8%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial1.8%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Garland ISD
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Sam Houston Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
775 reported students
Bussey Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
753 reported students
Sellers Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
852 reported students
Lyles Collegiate Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
869 reported students
Vernon Schrade Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
697 reported students
Austin Acad for Excell
Middle · Grades 06–08
951 reported students
Public schools near O'Banion Middle
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Classical Center at Brandenburg Middle Middle · Garland ISD | 06–08 | 1,056 | 1.5 mi |
| Vanston Middle Middle · Mesquite ISD | 06–08 | 728 | 2.1 mi |
| Lyles Collegiate Middle Middle · Garland ISD | 06–08 | 869 | 2.6 mi |
| Sam Houston Middle Middle · Garland ISD | 06–08 | 775 | 2.8 mi |
| Kimbrough Middle Middle · Mesquite ISD | 06–08 | 1,115 | 2.9 mi |
| Austin Acad for Excell Middle · Garland ISD | 06–08 | 951 | 3 mi |
Frequently asked questions about O'Banion Middle
What grades does O'Banion Middle serve?
O'Banion Middle reports grades 06–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Garland ISD.
How many students attend O'Banion Middle?
O'Banion Middle reported 784 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 66th percentile among 1,712 Texas middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 979 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at O'Banion Middle?
The calculated ratio is 14.1:1, based on 784 students and 55.62 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Texas median for the same school level is 14.4:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is O'Banion Middle a public, charter, or magnet school?
O'Banion Middle is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Garland ISD attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of O'Banion Middle students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
92.7% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is O'Banion Middle in?
O'Banion Middle is part of Garland ISD, based in Garland, TX, which operates 68 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near O'Banion Middle?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Classical Center at Brandenburg Middle (1.5 mi), Vanston Middle (2.1 mi), Lyles Collegiate Middle (2.6 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.