Needs Improvement
#7655 of 8,552 schools in TX
Vernon Schrade Middle
Middle School · Garland ISD · Rowlett, TX
A Garland ISD middle school where students score 14 points below what's typical for similar communities.
6201 DANRIDGE RD, Rowlett, TX 75089
- Math 25% vs TX 44% (2024)
- Reading 43% vs TX 54% (2024)
- 14.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Vernon Schrade Middle score 34% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 48%).
2024 STAAR proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 56 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 34% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 58% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 65% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
61.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Vernon Schrade Middle 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 21Car-Dependent
- Transit 0Minimal Transit
- Bike 33Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,461/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Rowlett), 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
$125,315
Median home value
$359,300
Median rent
$2,029/mo
College educated
40%
Homeownership
75.5%
Poverty rate
6.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 75089; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coyle MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 4.1 | 7–8 | 2.1 mi | 273 | Compare → |
| Coyle Middle Technology Center for Math and SciencEnrollment path unverified | 4.6 | 6–7 | 2.1 mi | 613 | Compare → |
| B G Hudson MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 7.0 | 6–8 | 3.9 mi | 1,165 | Compare → |
| Heritage Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 5.2private | PK–12 | 4.4 mi | 338 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
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
- #66 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
Vernon Schrade Middle is listed in GARLAND ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Vernon Schrade Middle
Vernon Schrade Middle is a public middle school in Rowlett, TX, part of Garland ISD, serving approximately 822 students in grades 6th-8th with a 14.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.9 out of 10 and ranks #7,655 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Vernon Schrade Middle
What grades does Vernon Schrade Middle serve?
Vernon Schrade Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Vernon Schrade Middle?
Vernon Schrade Middle has an enrollment of approximately 822 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Vernon Schrade Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Vernon Schrade Middle is 14.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Vernon Schrade Middle rank in TX?
Vernon Schrade Middle ranks #7,655 of 8,552 schools in TX.
What is Vernon Schrade Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Vernon Schrade Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.9 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 Vernon Schrade Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Vernon Schrade Middle has 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Vernon Schrade Middle a charter school?
No, Vernon Schrade Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Vernon Schrade Middle a Title I school?
No, Vernon Schrade Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Vernon Schrade Middle?
61.9% of students at Vernon Schrade Middle 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
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 822
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 57
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Dallas County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 28.3%
- Phone
- (972) 463-8790
- Area population (ZIP 75089)
- 35,400
- Area average commute
- 30.9 min
- Area median age
- 36.5
Official sources & links
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 75089; 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
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