Joshua ISD School District
School District · Joshua, Texas
Avg Rating
7.4
out of 10
Schools
11
5 elem, 2 mid, 2 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$12,068
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.4:1
Avg Rating
7.4
out of 10
Schools
11
5 elem, 2 mid, 2 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$12,068
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.4:1
How this district compares
Texas rank
#272 of 898
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+1.2
above Texas avg
Per-pupil spending
$12,068
$900 vs Texas median
District size
6,020 students
Much larger than Texas median
About Joshua ISD
Joshua ISD is a Joshua, Texas school district serving 11 schools. The district educates 6,020 students with a student-teacher ratio of 14.4:1. The district invests $12,068 per student annually.
With an average rating of 7.4/10, Joshua ISD is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is Plum Creek EL, which has a composite score of 8.4/10.
In standardized testing, Joshua ISD students show an average math proficiency of 52.4% and ELA proficiency of 44.4%.
The district includes 5 elementary schools , 2 middle schools , and 2 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Joshua ISD, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Joshua ISD with test data.
Schools in Joshua ISD
11 schools Elementary Schools 5
Middle Schools 2
High Schools 2
Other Schools 2
District Details
- State
- Texas
- City
- Joshua
- Total Enrollment
- 6,020
- Teachers (FTE)
- 419
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Joshua ISD?
Joshua ISD has 11 schools in total — 5 elementary, 2 middle, and 2 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Joshua ISD?
The average composite rating for Joshua ISD is 7.4/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Joshua ISD?
Joshua ISD spends $12,068 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Joshua ISD?
The average student-teacher ratio in Joshua ISD is 14.4:1.
What is the top-rated school in Joshua ISD?
Plum Creek EL is the highest-rated school in Joshua ISD with a composite score of 8.4/10.
What are the test scores in Joshua ISD?
Across schools in Joshua ISD with test data, the average math proficiency is 52.4% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 44.4%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Joshua ISD compare to other districts in Texas?
Joshua ISD has an average school rating of 7.4/10 across 11 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
- 7.4/10
- Math Proficiency
- 52.4%
- ELA Proficiency
- 44.4%
Resources
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.
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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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