Sam Houston Middle
Garland, TX · Garland ISD · Grades 6-8
1,363rd of 1,701 Texas middle schools statewide · better than 20%· Stable
Sam Houston Middle ranking
SchoolRow ranks Sam Houston Middle 1,363rd 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 20% of middle schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 23th in 2019 to 20th in 2025.
Sam Houston Middle test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) · 705 students tested
Sam Houston Middle students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 816 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 83.2% | 77.8% | ▼ 5.4 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.5% | 8.0% | ▲ 7.5 pts | |
| White | 6.1% | 5.4% | ▼ 0.7 pts | |
| Black | 8.4% | 5.3% | ▼ 3.1 pts | |
| Asian | 0.8% | 2.1% | ▲ 1.3 pts | |
| Two or more races | 1.0% | 1.5% | ▲ 0.5 pts |
Homes near Sam Houston Middle
Typical home value $249K in zip 75041 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Middle schools near Sam Houston Middle
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 1Bussey MiddleGarland ISD · 2.5 mi away1,549th of 1,701
ELA 33% · Math 26% - 8Jackson Technology CenterGarland ISD · 2.6 mi away467th of 1,701
ELA 67% · Math 47% - 10Austin Acad for ExcellGarland ISD · 2.7 mi away129th of 1,701
ELA 81% · Math 67% - 3O'banion MiddleGarland ISD · 2.8 mi away1,265th of 1,701
ELA 38% · Math 38% - 8Lake Highlands MiddleRichardson ISD · 2.8 mi away395th of 1,701
ELA 66% · Math 53% - 5Sellers MiddleGarland ISD · 3.1 mi away955th of 1,701
ELA 46% · Math 43% - 8Classical Center at Brandenburg MiddleGarland ISD · 3.3 mi away441st of 1,701
ELA 63% · Math 53% - 6Robert T Hill MiddleDallas ISD · 3.4 mi away795th of 1,701
ELA 55% · Math 41%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Sam Houston Middle in?
Sam Houston Middle is part of the Garland ISD district in Garland, Texas.
Is Sam Houston Middle a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Sam Houston Middle 1,363rd of 1,701 Texas middle schools (better than 20% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR)).
What is the racial makeup of Sam Houston Middle?
Hispanic 78%, American Indian 8%, White 5%, Black 5% (816 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Sam Houston Middle cost?
The typical home value in zip code 75041 is $249K 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.