Summary:
The Bushland Independent School District (Isd) is a small, high-performing district in the Texas Panhandle near Amarillo, serving approximately 1,434 students across four schools: Bushland High School, Bushland J H, Bushland Intermediate (grades 3-5), and Bushland Elementary (PK-2).
The standout school for academic excellence is Bushland J H, which earned a 5-star rating and ranks in the 90th percentile among Texas middle schools. Its most impressive feat is the "Algebra I Pipeline," where 97.67% of 8th graders were proficient on the Algebra I End-of-Course exam, far exceeding state averages. Bushland High School is a consistent performer with a perfect 100% graduation rate and 0% dropout rate, though its math performance is a relative weakness—only 40.98% of high school students were proficient in Algebra I, a sharp drop from the middle school's success. Bushland Intermediate performs well in reading and math but has a notable "5th Grade Science Slump," with only 23.76% of students proficient on the STAAR Science test. Bushland Elementary provides a strong foundation, historically peaking at a 5-star rating.
Key metrics include a district-wide free/reduced lunch rate of about 17%, indicating a higher socioeconomic status, and a favorable student-teacher ratio averaging 13.1:1. The district ranks 97th out of 951 in Texas (90th percentile, 4 stars). The biggest takeaway is that while the district excels as a feeder system, its main challenge is ensuring the math success seen at Bushland J H translates to sustained achievement for all students at Bushland High School.
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