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#1018 of 8,552 schools in TX

Top 12% in state

Classical Center at Vial EL

Elementary School · Garland ISD · Garland, TX

A Garland ISD elementary school where students score 23 points above what's typical for similar communities.

126 CREEKVIEW DR, Garland, TX 75043

  • Math 71% vs TX 44% (2024)
  • Reading 67% vs TX 54% (2024)
  • 14.6:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress7.8Very Good50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-3.06 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics9.5Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency71% (2024 STAAR)
Reading/ELA Proficiency67% (2024 STAAR)
Math vs. State Avg+27.4 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+12.7 pts
Overall Proficiency69% (2024 STAAR, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)46% (model expectation from 2024 STAAR)
vs. Expected+22.6 pts
Adjusted Percentile92th
Resources & Environment7.7Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio14.6:1
District spending per student$12,534
Chronic Absenteeism14.3%

Students at Classical Center at Vial EL score 69% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 46%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 STAAR proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.

Math Proficiency71%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
44%(2024 STAAR)
ELA Proficiency67%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
54%(2024 STAAR)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 35 points since 2020, reaching 69% in 2024.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
97%
ELA
98%
2010
Math
91%
ELA
98%
2011
Math
94%
ELA
96%
2012
Math
86%
ELA
90%
2013
Math
90%
ELA
91%
2014
Math
91%
ELA
90%
2015
Math
89%
ELA
87%
2016
Math
90%
ELA
91%
2017
Math
72%
ELA
65%
2018
Math
73%
ELA
70%
2019
Math
73%
ELA
70%
2020*
Math
30%
ELA
38%
2021*
Math
30%
ELA
38%
2022
Math
57%
ELA
67%
2024
Math
71%
ELA
67%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 76% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 77% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 30 test records from TX state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

65.1%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Classical Center at Vial EL sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Dallas-Fort Worth map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 36Car-Dependent
  • Transit 33Some Transit
  • Bike 35Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,225/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Garland), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$75,454

Median home value

$253,300

Median rent

$1,467/mo

College educated

24.6%

Homeownership

60.4%

Poverty rate

11.6%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 75043; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Shugart ELEnrollment path unverified3.1PK–51.0 mi478Compare →
Price ELEnrollment path unverified6.0PK–51.1 mi327Compare →
Handley ELEnrollment path unverified6.53–51.2 mi180Compare →
Handley Stem ELEnrollment path unverified6.9K–21.2 mi198Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Garland ISD

Schools in district
78
Rank in district
#7 of 75
District spending per student
$12,534NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
14.2%Census SAIPE · 2024

Classical Center at Vial EL is listed in GARLAND ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Classical Center at Vial EL

Classical Center at Vial EL is a public elementary school in Garland, TX, part of Garland ISD, serving approximately 553 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 14.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 out of 10 and ranks #1,018 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 76% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 77% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Classical Center at Vial EL

What grades does Classical Center at Vial EL serve?

Classical Center at Vial EL serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.

How many students attend Classical Center at Vial EL?

Classical Center at Vial EL has an enrollment of approximately 553 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Classical Center at Vial EL?

The student-teacher ratio at Classical Center at Vial EL is 14.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Classical Center at Vial EL rank in TX?

Classical Center at Vial EL ranks #1,018 of 8,552 schools in TX.

What is Classical Center at Vial EL's MySchoolScout rating?

Classical Center at Vial EL has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Classical Center at Vial EL?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Classical Center at Vial EL has 76% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 77% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Classical Center at Vial EL a charter school?

No, Classical Center at Vial EL is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Classical Center at Vial EL a Title I school?

No, Classical Center at Vial EL is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Classical Center at Vial EL?

65.1% of students at Classical Center at Vial EL qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Enrollment
553
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
38
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Dallas County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
14.3%
Area population (ZIP 75043)
63,733
Area average commute
32.4 min
Area median age
35
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2024 STAAR · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 STAAR. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2024 STAAR · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 STAAR. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 75043; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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