Rankings
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Niche ranked Garcia YMLA #5 Best All-Boys Middle School in Texas and #14 nationally for 2025.
- Only All-Boys Public School in AISD!
- Only Young Men's Leadership Academy in AISD
- Consistently the Top Preforming Middle School on East Side, in AISD
Academics
- 100% pass rate (STAAR Test) for Algebra 1 2023-2024
- 23 students passed AP Spanish (college credit) in 2024-2025
- Recognized for highest student growth (MAP Data) in 2025
Other Awards and Recognitions
- Recipient of 4-H Awards in 2024 and 2025
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Placing 6th at the Travis County Food Challenge 2025
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Host of the district's PALS (Peer Assistance Leadership & Service) middle school trainings in 2026.
What makes us unique?
Robotics & Engineering Classes: build robots; 3D Print; popsicle stick projects and judo-bots with wrestling matches; VR competition in the Spring
Digital Media Courses: design creative media; collaborative team based competitions; learn to code and visual art; explore career opportunities; smart financial management; After-School Club - create video games and music
8th grade Culinary Arts for High School Credit - students participate in weekly labs, where they learn about different food groups and cooking techniques; students also prepare and serve the faculty and staff.
7th grade Hospitality and Tourism for High School Credit - students learn about the Four Segments of Hospitality; prerequisite for Culinary Arts.
6th Career Discover - learn about the 16 career clusters in the Fall; learn how to hand-sew in the Spring.