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7.8 avg / 10

Bushland ISD School District

School District · Bushland, Texas

Students: 1,455
Teachers (FTE): 126

Avg Rating

7.8

out of 10

Schools

3

1 elem, 1 mid, 1 high

Per-Pupil Spending

$12,273

Student-Teacher Ratio

11.5:1

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How this district compares

Texas rank

#160 of 899

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

+1.5

above Texas avg

Per-pupil spending

$12,273

$695 vs Texas median

District size

1,455 students

Typical than Texas median

The short answer

Bushland ISD ranks #160 of 899 Texas districts by overall school rating. Bushland ISD's schools with real test data average 7.8/10 across 3 schools. Its top-rated schools are Bushland H S (8.2/10), Bushland J H (7.8/10), and Bushland EL (7.3/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.

Most improved · 2022 → 2024
Bushland J H

STAAR proficiency rose +4.3 points from 2022 to 2024 — the largest gain among Bushland ISD schools over the two most recent comparable testing years.

Top-Rated Schools in Bushland ISD

Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (3 of 3). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.

# School Rating
1 Bushland H S 8.2 / 10
2 Bushland J H 7.8 / 10
3 Bushland EL 7.3 / 10

See all 3 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.

About Bushland ISD

Bushland ISD is a Bushland, Texas school district serving 3 schools. The district educates 1,455 students with a student-teacher ratio of 11.5:1. The district invests $12,273 per student annually.

With an average rating of 7.8/10, Bushland ISD is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.

The highest-rated school in the district is Bushland H S, which has a composite score of 8.2/10.

In standardized testing, Bushland ISD students show an average math proficiency of 77.6% and ELA proficiency of 79.5%.

The district includes 1 elementary school , 1 middle school , and 1 high school.

District Map

Schools in Bushland ISD, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency 77.6%
School
State
N/A
ELA Proficiency 79.5%
School
State
N/A

Average proficiency across all schools in Bushland ISD with test data.

Schools in Bushland ISD

3 schools
Elementary Schools 1
Bushland EL
7.3
Middle Schools 1
Bushland J H
7.8
High Schools 1
Bushland H S
8.2

District Details

State
Texas
City
Bushland
Total Enrollment
1,455
Teachers (FTE)
126
Child Poverty Rate
0.0%
Data Year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Bushland ISD?

Bushland ISD has 3 schools in total — 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.

What is the average rating for Bushland ISD?

The average composite rating for Bushland ISD is 7.8/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the per-pupil spending in Bushland ISD?

Bushland ISD spends $12,273 per student per year.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Bushland ISD?

The average student-teacher ratio in Bushland ISD is 11.5:1.

What is the top-rated school in Bushland ISD?

Bushland H S is the highest-rated school in Bushland ISD with a composite score of 8.2/10.

What are the test scores in Bushland ISD?

Across schools in Bushland ISD with test data, the average math proficiency is 77.6% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 79.5%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does Bushland ISD compare to other districts in Texas?

Bushland ISD has an average school rating of 7.8/10 across 3 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Texas by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools?

MySchoolScout ratings are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.

District Averages

Overall Rating
7.8/10
Math Proficiency
77.6%
ELA Proficiency
79.5%

Resources

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How We Rate Schools

Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.

Read our full methodology

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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Texas Education Agency, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.

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