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#6258 of 8,552 schools in TX

George Bush H S

High School · Fort Bend ISD · Richmond, TX

A Fort Bend ISD high school where students score 7 points below what's typical for similar communities.

6707 FM 1464, Richmond, TX 77407

  • Math 25% vs TX 44% (2024)
  • Reading 49% vs TX 54% (2024)
  • 89.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress6.4Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-3.64 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics4.7Below Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency25% (2024 STAAR)
Reading/ELA Proficiency49% (2024 STAAR)
Math vs. State Avg-18.6 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-5.3 pts
Overall Proficiency37% (2024 STAAR, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)44% (model expectation from 2024 STAAR)
vs. Expected-7.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile28th
College Readiness5.9Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate89%
AP Participation19.3%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment2.6Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio17.3:1
District spending per student$10,520
Chronic Absenteeism28.3%

Students at George Bush H S score 37% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 44%).

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2024 STAAR proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.

Math Proficiency25%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
44%(2024 STAAR)
ELA Proficiency49%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
54%(2024 STAAR)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 6 points since 2019, to 37% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
72%
ELA
90%
2010
Math
70%
ELA
93%
2011
Math
65%
ELA
90%
2012
Math
78%
ELA
79%
2013
Math
67%
ELA
66%
2014
Math
69%
ELA
67%
2015
Math
70%
ELA
64%
2016
Math
80%
ELA
62%
2017
Math
43%
ELA
39%
2018
Math
42%
ELA
44%
2019
Math
42%
ELA
44%
2020*
Math
34%
ELA
48%
2021*
Math
34%
ELA
48%
2024
Math
25%
ELA
49%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 57% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 63% (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 28 test records from TX state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

70.5%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where George Bush H S 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 42Car-Dependent
  • Transit 0Minimal Transit
  • Bike 41Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,990/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Richmond), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

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

Median income

$101,595

Median home value

$353,800

Median rent

$1,993/mo

College educated

53.5%

Homeownership

77.8%

Poverty rate

6.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 77407; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs3AP courses offered
19.3% participation·State avg: 2.4 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics17sports offered
8 boys'·9 girls'·43 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
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
Iltexas Katy Westpark H SCharter · enrollment unverified6.79–123.2 mi855Compare →
Kerr H SEnrollment path unverified7.89–123.2 mi806Compare →
Taylor H SEnrollment path unverified4.39–123.2 mi2,856Compare →
King's AcademyPrivate · tuition8.2privateK–123.6 mi54Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

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.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Fort Bend ISD

Schools in district
83
Rank in district
#61 of 78
District spending per student
$10,520NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
10.4%Census SAIPE · 2024

George Bush H S is listed in FORT BEND ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About George Bush H S

George Bush H S is a public high school in Richmond, TX, part of Fort Bend ISD, serving approximately 2,394 students in grades 9th-12th with a 17.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 out of 10 and ranks #6,258 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about George Bush H S

What grades does George Bush H S serve?

George Bush H S serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend George Bush H S?

George Bush H S has an enrollment of approximately 2,394 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at George Bush H S?

The student-teacher ratio at George Bush H S is 17.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does George Bush H S rank in TX?

George Bush H S ranks #6,258 of 8,552 schools in TX.

What is George Bush H S's MySchoolScout rating?

George Bush H S has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 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 George Bush H S?

Based on loaded state assessment records, George Bush H S has 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is George Bush H S a charter school?

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

Is George Bush H S a Title I school?

No, George Bush H S is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for George Bush H S?

70.5% of students at George Bush H S 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
9th – 12th
Enrollment
2,394
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
138
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Fort Bend County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
28.3%
4-Year Graduation
89.0%
Area population (ZIP 77407)
81,459
Area average commute
36.7 min
Area median age
33.8
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 77407; 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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