GARZA INDEPENDENCE H S
TEA rating
B · 83
was B · 86 in 2025
Grades
09-12
Enrollment
161
Open jobs
0
Student profile · 2024–25
Campus student demographics
Student membership data reported to TEA for this campus.
Race & ethnicity
| Category | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 42.9% |
| Hispanic | 38.3% |
| African American | 11.4% |
| Asian | 1.7% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.6% |
| Two or more races | 5.1% |
Student programs
| Category | Percent |
|---|---|
| EB/EL (English learners) | 10.9% |
| Economically disadvantaged | 47.4% |
| Special education | 14.9% |
| Gifted & talented | 14.9% |
| Dyslexic | 13.1% |
Population counts
| Category | Students |
|---|---|
| Immigrant | 3 |
| Military-connected | 6 |
Gender
| Category | Percent |
|---|---|
| Male | 42.3% |
| Female | 57.7% |
2026 TEA Accountability
Campus ratings
State-assigned domain ratings and scores.
2025: A · 90
2025: B · 83
2025: Not Rated
2025: B · 83
Spring 2026 STAAR
STAAR performance
Percentage of students at or above each performance level on EOC exams.
| Subject | Approaches+ | Meets+ | Masters |
|---|---|---|---|
| Algebra I | 27% | 9% | 0% |
| Biology | 83% | 50% | 0% |
| English I | 33% | 17% | 8% |
| English II | 43% | 17% | 0% |
| U.S. History | 91% | 62% | 28% |
Campus staffing · 2024–25
Teachers & staffing
Campus-level staffing from TEA, with district-wide pay and turnover for context.
Student / teacher ratio
7.5 : 1
Avg teacher experience
12.9 yrs
Avg teacher salary
$67,006
Teacher turnover
17.9%
State avg. 22.7%
Teacher Incentive Allotment · TIA
TIA Allotments
Additional annual funding available per teacher designation at this campus.
Participation status
Recognized
$3,972
per teacher / year
Exemplary
$7,943
per teacher / year
Master
$15,239
per teacher / year
Jobs
Open positions
Address
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