O'Banion Middle School

O'Banion Middle School is a public middle school located in Garland, Texas (USA). O'Banion Middle School enrolls students in grades 6-8 and is a part of the Garland Independent School District.

Statistics (per 2006)

The attendance rate for students at the school is 96%, compared with a state average of 96%. 72% of the students at O'Banion are economically disadvantaged, 16% enroll in special education, 1% enroll in gifted and talent programs, 22% are enrolled in career and technology programs, and 22% are considered "limited English proficient."

The ethnic makeup of the school is 60% Hispanic, 24% African American, 15% White, non-Hispanic, 1% Asian/Pacific Islander, and 1% Native American.

The average class sizes at O'Banion are 16 students for English, 14 for foreign language, 17 for math, 22 for science, and 23 for social studies.

Teachers at the school carry, on average, 8 years of teaching experience and 11% of the teachers on staff are first-year teachers.

Feeder Patterns

Garland ISD is a Free Choice school district, which allows the parent to choose which school his or her children want to attend within the district.

See also

• Garland Independent School District
• Garland, Texas

References

External links

• Garland Independent School District
• O'Banion Middle School
• Garland ISD Schools