Bushland ISD School District
School District · Bushland, Texas
Avg Rating
7.8
out of 10
Schools
3
1 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Enrollment
1,455
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.5:1
Avg Rating
7.8
out of 10
Schools
3
1 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Enrollment
1,455
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.5:1
Evaluating Bushland ISD?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Bushland ISD as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Bushland H S
Bushland · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Bushland J H
Bushland · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Bushland EL
Bushland · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Texas rank
#163 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 #163 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.
STAAR proficiency rose +4.3 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Bushland ISD schools across 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. District-level spending was $12,273 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
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
Average proficiency across all schools in Bushland ISD with test data.
Schools in Bushland ISD
3 schoolsDistrict Details
- State
- Texas
- City
- Bushland
- Total Enrollment
- 1,455
- Teachers (FTE)
- 126
- District spending per student
- $12,273NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 7.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory 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 district spending per student in Bushland ISD?
Bushland ISD's district-level spending was $12,273 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.
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 blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. 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%
How we rate schools
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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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