O'banion Middle
Garland, TX · Garland ISD · Grades 6-8
1,265th of 1,701 Texas middle schools statewide · better than 26%▲ Improving
O'banion Middle ranking
SchoolRow ranks O'banion Middle 1,265th 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 26% of middle schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 10th in 2019 to 26th in 2025 — improving.
O'banion Middle test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) · 720 students tested
O'banion Middle students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 822 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 71.0% | 66.8% | ▼ 4.2 pts | |
| Black | 18.0% | 12.7% | ▼ 5.3 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.7% | 7.7% | ▲ 7.0 pts | |
| White | 7.6% | 7.3% | ▼ 0.3 pts | |
| Asian | 1.4% | 3.5% | ▲ 2.1 pts | |
| Two or more races | 1.2% | 1.8% | ▲ 0.6 pts |
Homes near O'banion Middle
Typical home value $292K in zip 75043 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Middle schools near O'banion Middle
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 8Classical Center at Brandenburg MiddleGarland ISD · 1.5 mi away441st of 1,701
ELA 63% · Math 53% - 4Vanston MiddleMesquite ISD · 2.1 mi away1,138th of 1,701
ELA 40% · Math 41% - 2Lyles Collegiate MiddleGarland ISD · 2.6 mi away1,454th of 1,701
ELA 36% · Math 30% - 2Sam Houston MiddleGarland ISD · 2.8 mi away1,363rd of 1,701
ELA 33% · Math 38% - 6Kimbrough MiddleMesquite ISD · 2.9 mi away753rd of 1,701
ELA 49% · Math 49% - 10Austin Acad for ExcellGarland ISD · 3 mi away129th of 1,701
ELA 81% · Math 67% - 4Mcdonald MiddleMesquite ISD · 3.6 mi away1,066th of 1,701
ELA 37% · Math 47% - 4W H Gaston MiddleDallas ISD · 4 mi away1,173rd of 1,701
ELA 44% · Math 36%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is O'banion Middle in?
O'banion Middle is part of the Garland ISD district in Garland, Texas.
Is O'banion Middle a good school?
SchoolRow ranks O'banion Middle 1,265th of 1,701 Texas middle schools (better than 26% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR)).
What is the racial makeup of O'banion Middle?
Hispanic 67%, Black 13%, American Indian 8%, White 7% (822 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near O'banion 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.