Watson Technology Center
Garland, TX 75041
Phone: (972) 926-2600
Fax: (972) 926-2606
District: Garland Independent School District
GreatSchools Rating
public • Grades PK-5 • 624 students
Garland's Watson Technology Center is a public school that serves grades PK-5 in the Garland Independent School District. It is among the few public schools in Texas to receive a distinguished GreatSchools Rating of 9 out of 10.
Watson Technology Center is a public school in the Garland Independent School District located in Garland, TX. The principal of Watson Technology Center is Chris Grey. As of 2015, the students are 52.3% Hispanic; 21.6% White, non-Hispanic; 13.9% Black, non-Hispanic; 10.3% Asian/Pacific Islander; and 1.5% Multiracial. 51.5% of students are participating in a free or reduced-price lunch program. 34.6% of students are english learners.
Student Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | School | District | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 52.3% | 50.8% | 51.8% |
| White, non-Hispanic | 21.6% | 21.3% | 29.5% |
| Black, non-Hispanic | 13.9% | 17.2% | 12.7% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 10.3% | 8.2% | 3.7% |
| Multiracial | 1.5% | 2% | 1.9% |
| Native American or Native Alaskan | — | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | — | 0% | 0.1% |
Student Subgroups
| Subgroup | School | District | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students participating in a free or reduced-price lunch program | 51.5% | 60.8% | 60.1% |
| English learners | 34.6% | 23.4% | 17.5% |
| # | Name | Type | City | State | Overall Rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lake Terrace | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Garland | TX | 4.9 mi | |
| 2 | The Green in The Village | Apartment Complex | Dallas | TX | 8.5 mi | |
| 3 | Overall Rating | Apartment Complex | Dallas | TX | 8.8 mi | |
| 4 | The Enclave at Prestonwood | Apartment Complex | Dallas | TX | 11.8 mi | |
| 5 | St. Moritz Apartments | Apartment Complex | Dallas | TX | 12.3 mi | |
| 6 | La Villita Apartment Homes | Apartment Complex | Irving | TX | 18.3 mi | |
| 7 | Remington Hills at Las Colinas | Apartment Complex | Irving | TX | 20 mi | |
| 8 | Plaza at Frisco Square | Apartment Complex | Frisco | TX | 22 mi | |
| 9 | McKamy Lake -Y | Apartment Complex | Lewisville | TX | 23.8 mi | |
| 10 | Mistletoe Heights | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Fort Worth | TX | 43.7 mi | |
| 11 | Ridglea North | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Fort Worth | TX | 47.6 mi |
| # | Name | City | State | Overall Rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Saginaw | Fort Worth | TX | 42.8 mi | |
| 2 | West Fort Worth | Fort Worth | TX | 49.9 mi |
| Base | Distance |
|---|---|
| Exchange Service Headquarters Dallas | 20.7 mi. |
| Fort Worth NAS | 48.1 mi. |
