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George Herbert Walker Bush Elementary

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George Herbert Walker Bush Elementary ranks 3042 nd of 4627 Texas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Public Grades PK, KG-6

3042^nd

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 4,627 Texas Elementary Schools

Better than 34% of Texas elementary schools

Summary

George Herbert Walker Bush Elementary in Addison, TX, is a large PK-6 campus within the Dallas Independent School District (Isd), serving 834 students in a high-poverty area where nearly 87% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch. The school has experienced a notable decline in its overall state ranking over recent years, dropping from a high point in the 2021-2022 school year to the 34th percentile for 2025-2026, which places it below the district average and significantly behind many nearby schools.

One of the most striking findings is the school's exceptional performance with Special Education students, ranking in the 90th percentile statewide for effectiveness with this group in the 2024-2025 school year. This is a remarkable strength that contrasts sharply with the school's overall academic struggles, particularly in core subjects like Math and Reading on the STAAR exam. For example, only 40% of 3rd graders and 32% of 4th graders were proficient in Math in the 2025-2026 school year, below state averages. The school also shows an interesting pattern with its bilingual program, as Spanish-language test scores often exceed English-language scores and state averages, suggesting strong support for native Spanish speakers. However, the school struggles to challenge its highest-achieving students, with Gifted and Talented students ranking in the 21st and 29th percentiles in recent years.

When compared to nearby schools, the performance gap is stark. Schools in the neighboring Carrollton-Farmers Branch Independent School District (Isd), such as Blair Elementary (87th percentile) and Country Place Elementary (88th percentile), achieve top-tier results even with similar levels of economic disadvantage. Bush Elementary also has the highest student-teacher ratio (18.1) among its immediate peers, which may contribute to larger class sizes and less individualized attention. The school's inconsistent year-to-year performance, such as 4th-grade Math proficiency rates fluctuating from 43% to 27% to 43% in recent years, suggests a need for more stable instructional programs to ensure reliable academic growth for all students.

834

Students ?

18.1

Student/teacher ratio ?

$9,244

Per pupil spending ?

86.7%

Free/discounted lunch ?

3939 Spring Valley Rd
Addison, TX 75001

(972) 925-1700

District: Dallas Independent School District (Isd)

Students who attend George Herbert Walker Bush Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Ewell D Walker Middle
High:	W T White High School

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

65.6%

African American:

22.4%

White:

4.9%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Recently slipping — 68th percentile in 2022 → 34th in 2026

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Texas average (39% vs 49% meeting standards)

!Ranking has slipped from its 68th-percentile peak (2022) to 34th (2026)

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school39%

District avg47%

Texas avg49%

3,042^nd of 4,627

Texas public elementary schools ?

Bottom 34%▲ up 8 pts since 2016

From bottom 26% (2016) to bottom 34% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

100^th of 149Elementary Schools in the Dallas Independent School District (Isd)

441^st of 951Dallas Independent School District (Isd) among Texas districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	35.6	3042 of 4627	34.3%	★★☆☆☆
2025	44.2	2487 of 4651	46.5%	★★☆☆☆
2024	42.1	2723 of 4710	42.2%	★★☆☆☆
2023	49.0	2240 of 4647	51.8%	★★★☆☆
2022	63.3	1456 of 4581	68.2%	★★★☆☆
2021	43.3	2381 of 4578	48.0%	★★☆☆☆
2019	45.4	2323 of 4479	48.1%	★★☆☆☆
2018	40.8	2490 of 4359	42.9%	★★☆☆☆
2017	41.2	2452 of 4329	43.4%	★★☆☆☆
2016	33.1	3151 of 4286	26.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2015	54.3	2099 of 4320	51.4%	★★★☆☆
2014	47.8	2458 of 4260	42.3%	★★☆☆☆
2013	55.1	2002 of 4221	52.6%	★★★☆☆
2012	35.6	3114 of 4206	26.0%	★☆☆☆☆

African American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	50.5	1050 of 2406	56.4%	★★★☆☆
2025	68.2	411 of 1905	78.4%	★★★★☆
2024	57.4	883 of 2443	63.9%	★★★☆☆
2023	69.1	519 of 2443	78.8%	★★★★☆
2022	78.6	291 of 2421	88.0%	★★★★☆
2021	62.1	654 of 2444	73.2%	★★★★☆
2019	68.7	523 of 2515	79.2%	★★★★☆
2018	62.1	720 of 2483	71.0%	★★★★☆

At Risk

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2022	72.1	738 of 4461	83.5%	★★★★☆
2021	47.5	2024 of 4331	53.3%	★★★☆☆
2019	51.2	1892 of 4295	55.9%	★★★☆☆
2018	48.9	2015 of 4240	52.5%	★★★☆☆

English Language Learner

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2025	39.5	1793 of 2918	38.6%	★★☆☆☆
2024	35.9	2462 of 3668	32.9%	★★☆☆☆
2023	57.3	1290 of 3556	63.7%	★★★☆☆
2022	74.0	549 of 3487	84.3%	★★★★☆
2021	51.6	1385 of 3446	59.8%	★★★☆☆
2019	57.6	1203 of 3333	63.9%	★★★☆☆
2018	52.1	1377 of 3226	57.3%	★★★☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	31.8	3344 of 4575	26.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2025	41.0	2233 of 3744	40.4%	★★☆☆☆
2024	48.3	2290 of 4658	50.8%	★★★☆☆
2023	47.3	2338 of 4588	49.0%	★★☆☆☆
2022	59.9	1569 of 4561	65.6%	★★★☆☆
2021	42.9	2418 of 4499	46.3%	★★☆☆☆
2019	49.4	2098 of 4348	51.7%	★★★☆☆
2018	46.3	2219 of 4306	48.5%	★★☆☆☆

Gifted and Talented

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	45.5	2174 of 3075	29.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2025	36.7	2073 of 2619	20.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	45.0	2115 of 2980	29.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	48.4	1922 of 2958	35.0%	★★☆☆☆
2021	32.9	2267 of 3006	24.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	35.2	2532 of 3184	20.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	35.2	2479 of 3106	20.2%	★☆☆☆☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	39.6	2804 of 4413	36.5%	★★☆☆☆
2025	36.6	2474 of 3644	32.1%	★★☆☆☆
2024	40.8	2727 of 4465	38.9%	★★☆☆☆
2023	51.8	1941 of 4401	55.9%	★★★☆☆
2022	68.4	1002 of 4376	77.1%	★★★★☆
2021	46.7	2147 of 4329	50.4%	★★★☆☆
2019	55.0	1662 of 4188	60.3%	★★★☆☆
2018	45.9	2215 of 4168	46.9%	★★☆☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	54.3	1818 of 4520	59.8%	★★★☆☆
2025	53.6	1552 of 3705	58.1%	★★★☆☆
2024	55.6	1835 of 4594	60.1%	★★★☆☆
2023	63.4	1299 of 4521	71.3%	★★★★☆
2022	73.7	712 of 4477	84.1%	★★★★☆
2021	55.4	1662 of 4451	62.7%	★★★☆☆
2019	60.9	1318 of 4309	69.4%	★★★☆☆
2018	57.9	1508 of 4264	64.6%	★★★☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	41.7	2636 of 4582	42.5%	★★☆☆☆
2025	39.3	2315 of 3739	38.1%	★★☆☆☆
2024	34.7	3158 of 4647	32.0%	★★☆☆☆
2023	50.4	2136 of 4585	53.4%	★★★☆☆
2022	64.4	1359 of 4563	70.2%	★★★★☆
2021	43.4	2366 of 4498	47.4%	★★☆☆☆
2019	42.9	2462 of 4357	43.5%	★★☆☆☆
2018	36.1	2835 of 4319	34.4%	★★☆☆☆

Multi-racial

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2021	4.4	952 of 961	0.9%	☆☆☆☆☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	41.3	2373 of 4301	44.8%	★★☆☆☆
2025	79.3	368 of 3549	89.6%	★★★★☆
2024	43.1	2362 of 4292	45.0%	★★☆☆☆
2023	47.7	1781 of 4086	56.4%	★★★☆☆
2022	31.8	2888 of 3952	26.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	41.1	1954 of 3799	48.6%	★★☆☆☆
2019	40.1	2050 of 3684	44.4%	★★☆☆☆
2018	34.9	2390 of 3558	32.8%	★★☆☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	52.3	1479 of 3006	50.8%	★★★☆☆
2025	55.9	1134 of 2612	56.6%	★★★☆☆
2024	35.1	2213 of 3108	28.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	65.5	885 of 3082	71.3%	★★★★☆
2019	31.9	2367 of 3142	24.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	49.9	1582 of 3127	49.4%	★★☆☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

At Risk (2022)83rd percentile+15 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2026)60th percentile+26 vs school

African American (2026)56th percentile+22 vs school

White (2026)51st percentile+17 vs school

Special Education (2026)45th percentile+11 vs school

Male (2026)42nd percentile+8 vs school

English Language Learner (2025)39th percentile-8 vs school

Hispanic (2026)36th percentile~ school

Gifted and Talented (2026)29th percentile-5 vs school

Female (2026)27th percentile-7 vs school

Multi-racial (2021)1st percentile-47 vs school

By subject vs Texas (2025-2026) ?

Reading47%-7 vs state

Mathematics35%-10 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				STAAR Spanish Reading (2026)			STAAR Spanish Mathematics (2026)			STAAR Reading (2026)				STAAR Mathematics (2026)				Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	STAAR Spanish Reading 3rd Grade	STAAR Spanish Reading 4th Grade	STAAR Spanish Reading 5th Grade	STAAR Spanish Mathematics 3rd Grade	STAAR Spanish Mathematics 4th Grade	STAAR Spanish Mathematics 5th Grade	STAAR Reading 3rd Grade	STAAR Reading 4th Grade	STAAR Reading 5th Grade	STAAR Reading 6th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 3rd Grade	STAAR Mathematics 4th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 5th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 6th Grade	Total
George Herbert Walker Bush Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	3939 Spring Valley Rd	Addison	75001	Dallas County	Dallas Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(972) 925-1700	834	46	18.1	86.7%	41 (4.9%)	187 (22.4%)	547 (65.6%)	18 (2.2%)	9 (1.1%)	1 (0.1%)	31 (3.7%)	35.6	3042^nd of 4627 public elementary schools	34.3%		44.2	2487^th of 4651 public elementary schools	46.5%	555	47.2	44.4	53.3	29.7	15.2	15.4	40.0	40.7	56.7	47.5	38.2	32.4	40.0	31.3	$9,244
McLaughlin Strickland Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	3030 Fyke Rd	Farmers Branch	75234	Dallas County	Carrollton-Farmers Branch Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(972) 968-5700	706	47	15.1	85.0%	31 (4.4%)	44 (6.2%)	610 (86.4%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.3%)	18 (2.5%)	35.4	3060^th of 4627 public elementary schools	33.9%		45.3	2423^rd of 4651 public elementary schools	47.9%	637	27.8	33.3	40.0				36.5	48.7	54.3		30.7	35.9	44.1		$9,510
Tom C Gooch Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	4030 Calculus Rd	Dallas	75244	Dallas County	Dallas Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(972) 794-2500	374	27	13.7	90.6%	18 (4.8%)	32 (8.6%)	311 (83.2%)	3 (0.8%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (2.4%)	47.8	2221^st of 4627 public elementary schools	52.0%		50.2	2131^st of 4651 public elementary schools	54.2%	90	47.1	46.2	50.0				87.5	39.3	73.3	60.9	54.6	22.0	39.5	21.7	$13,567
Nathan Adams Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	12600 Welch Rd	Dallas	75244	Dallas County	Dallas Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(972) 794-2600	435	26	16.4	95.4%	17 (3.9%)	61 (14.0%)	349 (80.2%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	5 (1.1%)	30.9	3381^st of 4627 public elementary schools	26.9%		39.3	2816^th of 4651 public elementary schools	39.5%	565	40.7	47.6			16.7		28.6	44.4	45.2	33.9	31.3	35.7	54.6	33.9	$12,435
Chapel Hill Preparatory-A Personalized Lrning School	Public	PK, KG-6	12701 Templeton Trl	Dallas	75234	Dallas County	Dallas Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(972) 794-2400	404	29	13.8	94.3%	17 (4.2%)	18 (4.5%)	360 (89.1%)	2 (0.5%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.2%)	31.5	3339^th of 4627 public elementary schools	27.8%		36.8	2997^th of 4651 public elementary schools	35.6%	342	23.8	50.0	43.8	16.7	33.3		68.4	37.5	46.4	28.6	35.3	36.6	39.5	30.2	$12,655
Anne Frank Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	5201 Celestial Rd	Dallas	75204	Dallas County	Dallas Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(972) 502-5900	1,119	66	16.9	89.9%	49 (4.4%)	267 (23.9%)	734 (65.6%)	27 (2.4%)	9 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	33 (2.9%)	54.4	1890^th of 4627 public elementary schools	59.2%		59	1628^th of 4651 public elementary schools	65.0%	262	46.3	52.1	56.9		33.3	25.0	57.1	51.5	59.7		33.8	50.0	61.3		$9,921
Blair Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	14055 Heartside Dr	Farmers Branch	75234	Dallas County	Carrollton-Farmers Branch Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(972) 968-1000	520	39	13.4	84.0%	27 (5.2%)	25 (4.8%)	452 (86.9%)	3 (0.6%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (2.3%)	73.5	998^th of 4627 public elementary schools	78.4%		83.7	617^th of 4651 public elementary schools	86.7%	381	38.5	59.6	56.3				54.6	75.6	71.3		44.3	60.0	65.6		$11,490
Country Place Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	2115 Raintree	Carrollton	75006	Dallas County	Carrollton-Farmers Branch Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(972) 968-1400	318	25	12.8	37.7%	122 (38.4%)	31 (9.7%)	119 (37.4%)	12 (3.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	33 (10.4%)	76.5	893^rd of 4627 public elementary schools	80.7%		84.9	575^th of 4651 public elementary schools	87.6%	318							60.0	66.1	76.9		54.6	61.9	51.0		$11,558
Jerry R Junkins Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	2808 Running Duke Dr	Carrollton	75204	Dallas County	Dallas Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(972) 502-2400	702	40	17.5	86.3%	24 (3.4%)	168 (23.9%)	462 (65.8%)	8 (1.1%)	9 (1.3%)	1 (0.1%)	30 (4.3%)	19.9	4050^th of 4627 public elementary schools	12.5%		40.8	2717^th of 4651 public elementary schools	41.6%	1333	47.8	51.5	41.7	42.5	58.3	5.0	26.9	35.5	52.1	30.2	24.2	28.9	30.2	26.2	$10,317
Farmers Branch Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	13521 Tom Field Rd	Farmers Branch	75234	Dallas County	Carrollton-Farmers Branch Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(972) 968-1600	468	36	13.1	76.5%	35 (7.5%)	12 (2.6%)	409 (87.4%)	7 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.1%)	58.3	1687^th of 4627 public elementary schools	63.5%		61.9	1478^th of 4651 public elementary schools	68.2%	209	28.6	57.9	28.6		100.0		51.2	56.7	57.7		43.6	65.3	44.6		$11,799

Frequently Asked Questions about George Herbert Walker Bush Elementary

Is George Herbert Walker Bush Elementary a good school?

George Herbert Walker Bush Elementary ranks 3042^nd of 4627 Texas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

How many students attend George Herbert Walker Bush Elementary?

In the 2024-25 school year, 834 students attended George Herbert Walker Bush Elementary.

What is the racial makeup of George Herbert Walker Bush Elementary?

Students at George Herbert Walker Bush Elementary are 66% Hispanic, 22% African American, 5% White, 4% Two or more races, 2% Asian, 1% American Indian.

What district is George Herbert Walker Bush Elementary in?

Dallas Independent School District (Isd)

What schools do graduates of George Herbert Walker Bush Elementary attend?

Students who attend George Herbert Walker Bush Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Ewell D Walker Middle
High : W T White High School

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2025–26 STAAR, STAAR EOC & STAAR Spanish test scoresJun 12, 2026

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