GARCIA YMLA

www.austinisd.org/schools/garciaymla

255 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

**Garcia Young Men’s Leadership Academy (YMLA)** is a specialized campus within the Austin Independent School District, designed specifically to serve male students in grades 6 through 8. The school distinguishes itself by utilizing a single-gender educational model that focuses on the unique developmental needs, learning styles, and interests of young men. By creating an environment centered on brotherhood and academic achievement, the academy aims to foster a supportive culture that encourages students to excel both inside and outside the classroom.

Beyond the standard curriculum, Garcia YMLA emphasizes holistic development through its core pillars of leadership, scholarship, and service. The school integrates character-building programs, mentorship opportunities, and enrichment activities designed to prepare students for high school and beyond. By focusing on cultivating discipline, confidence, and civic responsibility, Garcia YMLA strives to empower its students to become leaders who are prepared to make positive contributions to their community and their future academic pursuits.

255

Total Students

26.4

Full-Time Teachers

9.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

95.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for GARCIA YMLA
Demographic	Student Count
White	9
Hispanic	208
Black	30
Asian	3
Two or More	3
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
208 (81.6%)
Black
30 (11.8%)
White
9 (3.5%)
Asian
3 (1.2%)
Two or More
3 (1.2%)
American Indian
1 (0.4%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.4%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	AUSTIN ISD
Phone:	(512)841-9400
Website:	http://www.austinisd.org/schools/garciaymla
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	255
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	26.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	237
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	7

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 85

Grade 7 86

Grade 8 84

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for GARCIA YMLA
Grade	Student Count
Grade 6	85
Grade 7	86
Grade 8	84

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for GARCIA YMLA
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Male	255	100%

Middle School 6th - 8th