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Naaman Forest H S

High School · Garland ISD · Garland, TX

A Garland ISD high school where students score 14 points below what's typical for similar communities.

4843 NAAMAN FOREST BLVD, Garland, TX 75040

  • Math 29% vs TX 44% (2024)
  • Reading 38% vs TX 54% (2024)
  • 92.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress5.1Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-4.02 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics3.7Needs Improvement25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency29% (2024 STAAR)
Reading/ELA Proficiency38% (2024 STAAR)
Math vs. State Avg-14.6 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-16.3 pts
Overall Proficiency34% (2024 STAAR, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)47% (model expectation from 2024 STAAR)
vs. Expected-13.7 pts
Adjusted Percentile18th
College Readiness8.1Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate92%
AP Participation40.2%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment2.6Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio16.5:1
District spending per student$12,534
Chronic Absenteeism43.6%

Students at Naaman Forest H S score 34% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 STAAR proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.

Math Proficiency29%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
44%(2024 STAAR)
ELA Proficiency38%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
54%(2024 STAAR)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 8 points since 2019, to 34% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
75%
ELA
90%
2010
Math
71%
ELA
88%
2011
Math
61%
ELA
86%
2012
Math
76%
ELA
76%
2013
Math
76%
ELA
63%
2014
Math
72%
ELA
66%
2015
Math
65%
ELA
62%
2016
Math
67%
ELA
56%
2017
Math
29%
ELA
41%
2018
Math
37%
ELA
45%
2019
Math
37%
ELA
45%
2020*
Math
29%
ELA
35%
2021*
Math
29%
ELA
35%
2024
Math
29%
ELA
38%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 54% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 59% (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 28 test records from TX state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

63.2%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Naaman Forest H S 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 30Car-Dependent
  • Transit 27Some Transit
  • Bike 32Somewhat 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

$73,537

Median home value

$245,400

Median rent

$1,670/mo

College educated

23%

Homeownership

68.4%

Poverty rate

11.2%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 75040; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs4AP courses offered
40.2% participation·State avg: 2.4 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics18sports offered
9 boys'·9 girls'·42 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
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
Texans Can Academy - GarlandCharter · enrollment unverified4.09–121.4 mi130Compare →
New Century Montessori AcademyPrivate · tuition8.8privatePK–121.5 mi121Compare →
Iltexas Garland H SCharter · enrollment unverified6.49–121.7 mi600Compare →
Alhameed Boys and Amatur Rahman Girls AcademiesPrivate · tuition7.3private3–111.9 mi170Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Garland ISD

Schools in district
78
Rank in district
#38 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

Naaman Forest H S is listed in GARLAND ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Naaman Forest H S

Naaman Forest H S is a public high school in Garland, TX, part of Garland ISD, serving approximately 2,079 students in grades 9th-12th with a 16.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 out of 10 and ranks #6,114 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Naaman Forest H S

What grades does Naaman Forest H S serve?

Naaman Forest H S serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Naaman Forest H S?

Naaman Forest H S has an enrollment of approximately 2,079 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Naaman Forest H S?

The student-teacher ratio at Naaman Forest H S is 16.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Naaman Forest H S rank in TX?

Naaman Forest H S ranks #6,114 of 8,552 schools in TX.

What is Naaman Forest H S's MySchoolScout rating?

Naaman Forest H S has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 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 Naaman Forest H S?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Naaman Forest H S has 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Naaman Forest H S a charter school?

No, Naaman Forest H S is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Naaman Forest H S a Title I school?

No, Naaman Forest H S is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Naaman Forest H S?

63.2% of students at Naaman Forest H S 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
9th – 12th
Enrollment
2,079
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
126
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Dallas County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
43.6%
4-Year Graduation
92.0%
Area population (ZIP 75040)
64,205
Area average commute
29.3 min
Area median age
36.1
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 75040; 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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