Classical Center at Brandenburg Middle
Garland, TX · Garland ISD
Regular public school · Grades 6-8 · Suburb, large
441st of 1,701 Texas middle schools statewide · better than 74%▼ Declining
626 NICKENS RD, Garland, TX 75043
(972)926-2630NCES ID 482034002011Directory 2023–24
SchoolRow ranks Classical Center at Brandenburg Middle 441st of 1,701 Texas middle schools for 2024–25, based on STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) English and Math results — better than 74% of middle schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 81th in 2019 to 74th in 2025 — declining.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) · 1,018 students tested
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 1,052 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 1988, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 38.7% | 47.4% | ▲ 8.7 pts | |
| White | 33.1% | 20.3% | ▼ 12.8 pts | |
| Black | 21.2% | 19.8% | ▼ 1.4 pts | |
| Asian | 4.2% | 4.7% | ▲ 0.5 pts | |
| Two or more races | 2.4% | 4.1% | ▲ 1.7 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.5% | 3.7% | ▲ 3.2 pts |
NCES history for this school begins in 1988. Race categories changed by 2010: earlier data combines Asian and Pacific Islander students and does not consistently identify multiracial students. The chart retains that history, while the change table uses 2010 onward.
Typical home value $292K in zip 75043 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
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What school district is Classical Center at Brandenburg Middle in?
Classical Center at Brandenburg Middle is part of the Garland ISD district in Garland, Texas.
Is Classical Center at Brandenburg Middle a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Classical Center at Brandenburg Middle 441st of 1,701 Texas middle schools (better than 74% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR)).
What is the racial makeup of Classical Center at Brandenburg Middle?
Hispanic 47%, White 20%, Black 20%, Asian 5% (1,052 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Classical Center at Brandenburg Middle cost?
The typical home value in zip code 75043 is $292K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR), low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.