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#1335 of 8,552 schools in TX

Top 16% in state

Bush EL

Elementary School · Conroe ISD · The Woodlands, TX

A Conroe ISD elementary school where students score 12 points above what's typical for similar communities.

7420 CROWNRIDGE DR, The Woodlands, TX 77382

  • Math 74% vs TX 44% (2024)
  • Reading 78% vs TX 54% (2024)
  • 16.3:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress8.7Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-2.37 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics9.3Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency74% (2024 STAAR)
Reading/ELA Proficiency78% (2024 STAAR)
Math vs. State Avg+30.4 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+23.7 pts
Overall Proficiency76% (2024 STAAR, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)64% (model expectation from 2024 STAAR)
vs. Expected+11.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile90th
Resources & Environment4.8Below Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio16.3:1
District spending per student$10,349
Chronic Absenteeism11.5%

Students at Bush EL score 76% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 64%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 STAAR proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.

Math Proficiency74%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
44%(2024 STAAR)
ELA Proficiency78%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
54%(2024 STAAR)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 12 points since 2020, reaching 76% in 2024.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
100%
ELA
98%
2010
Math
98%
ELA
97%
2011
Math
98%
ELA
98%
2012
Math
96%
ELA
95%
2013
Math
95%
ELA
92%
2014
Math
97%
ELA
96%
2015
Math
97%
ELA
97%
2016
Math
97%
ELA
95%
2017
Math
85%
ELA
73%
2018
Math
78%
ELA
74%
2019
Math
78%
ELA
74%
2020*
Math
70%
ELA
59%
2021*
Math
70%
ELA
59%
2022
Math
62%
ELA
75%
2024
Math
74%
ELA
78%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 86% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 84% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 30 test records from TX state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

21.3%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Bush EL sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Houston map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 21Car-Dependent
  • Bike 31Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Elevated982/100K

Powered byWalk Score

FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$169,669

Median home value

$545,400

Median rent

$1,867/mo

College educated

70.8%

Homeownership

81.6%

Poverty rate

4%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 77382; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Powell ELEnrollment path unverified8.2PK–40.9 mi876Compare →
Discovery School of InnovationPrivate · tuitionNot ratedK–41.2 mi16Compare →
Galatas ELEnrollment path unverified8.7PK–41.2 mi810Compare →
The Rubicon AcademyPrivate · tuitionNot ratedK–81.4 mi16Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Conroe ISD

Schools in district
66
Rank in district
#15 of 61
District spending per student
$10,349NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
8.6%Census SAIPE · 2024

Bush EL is listed in CONROE ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Bush EL

Bush EL is a public elementary school in The Woodlands, TX, part of Conroe ISD, serving approximately 895 students in grades Pre-K-4th with a 16.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 out of 10 and ranks #1,335 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 86% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 84% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Bush EL

What grades does Bush EL serve?

Bush EL serves students in grades Pre-K through 4th.

How many students attend Bush EL?

Bush EL has an enrollment of approximately 895 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Bush EL?

The student-teacher ratio at Bush EL is 16.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Bush EL rank in TX?

Bush EL ranks #1,335 of 8,552 schools in TX.

What is Bush EL's MySchoolScout rating?

Bush EL has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Bush EL?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Bush EL has 86% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 84% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Bush EL a charter school?

No, Bush EL is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Bush EL a Title I school?

No, Bush EL is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Bush EL?

21.3% of students at Bush EL qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
Pre-K – 4th
Enrollment
895
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
55
Type
regular
Setting
Midsize City
County
Montgomery County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
11.5%
Area population (ZIP 77382)
40,170
Area average commute
27.4 min
Area median age
41.4
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2024 STAAR · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 STAAR. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2024 STAAR · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 STAAR. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 77382; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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