Sam Houston Middle
Garland, TX · Garland ISD
Regular public school · Grades 6-8 · Suburb, large
1,363rd of 1,701 Texas middle schools statewide · better than 20%· Stable
2232 SUSSEX DR, Garland, TX 75041
(972)926-2640NCES ID 482034002030Directory 2023–24
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.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) · 705 students tested
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 816 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 1988, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 82.8% | 77.8% | ▼ 5.0 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.5% | 8.0% | ▲ 7.5 pts | |
| White | 7.2% | 5.4% | ▼ 1.8 pts | |
| Black | 8.4% | 5.3% | ▼ 3.1 pts | |
| Asian | 0.2% | 2.1% | ▲ 1.9 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.8% | 1.5% | ▲ 0.7 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 $249K in zip 75041 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
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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.