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Garcia Ymla

7414 JOHNNY MORRIS RD, AUSTIN, TX, 78724

Ranked 955 of 1364 in Texas

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About Garcia Ymla

García Young Men’s Leadership Academy is located at 7414 Johnny Morris Rd, Austin, TX 78724. Students here attend grades 6 through 8 within Austin Independent School District. About 253 students attend the school, making it a smaller campus focused on a limited enrollment group. The student–teacher ratio is approximately 10:1, allowing for closer classroom interaction during the school day. The student body is composed entirely of male students. According to state assessment data, about 27% of students meet proficiency in mathematics and around 31% in reading. Students adhere to a systematic daily timetable featuring subject-specific classes and a uniform routine throughout the school day. The school operates within a district framework that supports progression into Austin ISD high schools after eighth grade. Properties in the vicinity typically range from the mid-$200,000s to mid-$400,000s, although prices may fluctuate based on condition, lot size, and specific neighborhood location. The school's overall framework corresponds with characteristics commonly observed in top middle schools in Texas, including advanced academic programs, extracurricular activities, and robust community engagement.

Garcia Ymla Contact Information

Address

7414 JOHNNY MORRIS RD, AUSTIN, TX, 78724

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Phone

(512) 841-9400

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 27%
Reading 31%
State average proficiency is 27% in Math and 31% in Reading.
26
Full-time Teachers
10 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
253
Total Students
$66547
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 955 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Garcia Ymla

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
🚀
Hands-on with real robots
🏆
Led by competition winners
🎓
STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:20 AM - 3:50 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 8:05 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 2.77%
Asian 0.4%
Hispanic 83%
Black 12.25%
Two+ Races 1.19%
Native Am. 0%
White
2.77%
Asian
0.4%
Hispanic
83%
Black
12.25%
Two+ Races
1.19%
Native Am.
0%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 253
0%
0 Female
100%
253 Male

Student Population

253 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 10 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

126 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

In December 2025, Garcia Ymla held a 7th Grade Showcase for families on campus. There were student projects at the event, such as English research presentations, Social Studies artifacts, and science experiments. The showcase gave students a structured chance to show off their schoolwork in a number of subject areas.

FAQ

Q1. What defines Garcia YMLA in Austin academically?

Ans. Garcia YMLA integrates middle-grade education with leadership cultivation, establishing a structured learning atmosphere defined by accountability and character development standards.

Q2. How does Garcia YMLA integrate leadership development into daily school routines?

Ans. Students participate in reflection, facilitated discussions, and responsibility-oriented expectations integrated into classroom and advisory environments.

Q3. What academic practice adds distinction at Garcia YMLA?

Ans. Seminar and presentation tasks require students to organize ideas, communicate clearly, and support conclusions with evidence.

Q4. How does Garcia YMLA review academic performance during the term?

Ans. Teachers examine coursework patterns, class performance, and assessment data to identify areas requiring reinforcement or extension.

Q5. How are important school notices communicated at Garcia YMLA?

Ans. Families receive academic reminders, event notices, and schedule information through school-managed communication tools.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

PS

The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

S

The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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