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Bushland Elementary

Public Grades PK, KG-2

Summary

Bushland Elementary is a public elementary school in Bushland, Texas, serving 534 students in grades PK-4. The school is part of the Bushland Independent School District, which is ranked 81 out of 968 districts in Texas and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Bushland Elementary stands out for its consistently strong academic performance, outpacing state and district averages in STAAR Reading and Mathematics proficiency for 3rd and 4th grades. For example, in 2022-2023, 61% of 4th-grade students at Bushland Elementary were proficient or better in STAAR Reading, compared to 47% statewide. The school's performance on STAAR tests is generally stronger than the nearby Amarillo ISD and Canyon ISD schools, especially in Mathematics. Bushland Elementary has maintained a high statewide ranking, consistently placing in the top 25% of Texas elementary schools over the past decade.

Bushland Elementary's student population is notably different from the nearby Amarillo ISD and Canyon ISD schools, with a significantly higher percentage of White students (73.78%) and lower percentage of Hispanic students (19.1%). This demographic difference may contribute to the school's academic success, as research suggests that socioeconomic and racial factors can influence student achievement. However, the school should continue to monitor and address any achievement gaps to ensure equitable outcomes for all students, including Hispanic students and those with special needs.

273

Students ?

14.7

Student/teacher ratio ?

$9,659

Per pupil spending ?

20.9%

Free/discounted lunch ?

1001 S Blessen Rd
Amarillo, TX 79124

(806) 349-1142

District: Bushland Independent School District (Isd)

Students who attend Bushland Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Bushland J H
High:	Bushland High School

Racial breakdown:

White:

67.0%

Hispanic:

26.4%

Two or more races:

3.7%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 90th percentile in 2013 → 78th in 2023

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Texas average (56% vs 47% meeting standards)

Worth a look

!Ranking has slipped — down 12 percentile points since 2013

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

Students meeting standards (2022-2023) ?

This school56%

District avg56%

Texas avg47%

Not ranked this year

Bushland Elementary did not have enough recent test-score data to be ranked. Check the trend below for past years.

97^th of 951Bushland 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
2023	73.2	1034 of 4647	77.7%	★★★★☆
2022	85.6	534 of 4581	88.3%	★★★★☆
2021	90.7	369 of 4578	91.9%	★★★★★
2019	68.1	1146 of 4479	74.4%	★★★★☆
2018	85.5	508 of 4359	88.3%	★★★★☆
2017	83.0	607 of 4329	86.0%	★★★★☆
2016	85.5	451 of 4286	89.5%	★★★★☆
2015	82.9	590 of 4320	86.3%	★★★★☆
2014	89.6	220 of 4260	94.8%	★★★★★
2013	85.7	409 of 4221	90.3%	★★★★★
2012	87.0	351 of 4206	91.7%	★★★★★
2011	82.0	367 of 4095	91.0%	★★★★★
2010	84.9	143 of 3937	96.4%	★★★★★
2009	84.1	260 of 3884	93.3%	★★★★★
2008	81.5	395 of 3768	89.5%	★★★★☆
2007	85.1	134 of 3724	96.4%	★★★★★
2006	77.1	589 of 3476	83.1%	★★★★☆
2005	79.0	511 of 3475	85.3%	★★★★☆
2004	84.5	194 of 3465	94.4%	★★★★★

At Risk

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2022	36.0	3087 of 4461	30.8%	★★☆☆☆
2021	33.2	3107 of 4331	28.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	40.0	2675 of 4295	37.7%	★★☆☆☆
2018	49.8	1943 of 4240	54.2%	★★★☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2023	79.1	733 of 4588	84.0%	★★★★☆
2022	83.4	547 of 4561	88.0%	★★★★☆
2021	91.8	270 of 4499	94.0%	★★★★★
2019	61.0	1448 of 4348	66.7%	★★★☆☆
2018	82.5	547 of 4306	87.3%	★★★★☆

Gifted and Talented

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2023	75.1	328 of 2980	89.0%	★★★★☆
2021	67.9	1058 of 3006	64.8%	★★★☆☆
2019	60.7	1458 of 3184	54.2%	★★★☆☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2023	61.6	1384 of 4401	68.6%	★★★☆☆
2022	85.6	335 of 4376	92.3%	★★★★★
2021	89.7	231 of 4329	94.7%	★★★★★
2019	57.8	1509 of 4188	64.0%	★★★☆☆
2018	60.9	1317 of 4168	68.4%	★★★☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2023	56.0	1760 of 4521	61.1%	★★★☆☆
2022	88.3	215 of 4477	95.2%	★★★★★
2021	73.8	684 of 4451	84.6%	★★★★☆
2019	38.8	2865 of 4309	33.5%	★★☆☆☆
2018	45.8	2308 of 4264	45.9%	★★☆☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2023	64.9	1355 of 4585	70.4%	★★★★☆
2022	85.0	511 of 4563	88.8%	★★★★☆
2021	87.6	433 of 4498	90.4%	★★★★★
2019	73.4	881 of 4357	79.8%	★★★★☆
2018	83.5	545 of 4319	87.4%	★★★★☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2023	40.5	2268 of 4086	44.5%	★★☆☆☆
2022	46.9	1775 of 3952	55.1%	★★★☆☆
2021	56.1	1125 of 3799	70.4%	★★★★☆
2019	37.9	2220 of 3684	39.7%	★★☆☆☆
2018	50.9	1358 of 3558	61.8%	★★★☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2023	53.6	1458 of 3106	53.1%	★★★☆☆
2022	66.8	908 of 3082	70.5%	★★★★☆
2021	75.3	544 of 3082	82.3%	★★★★☆
2019	52.8	1470 of 3142	53.2%	★★★☆☆
2018	73.4	668 of 3127	78.6%	★★★★☆

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)

Gifted and Talented (2023)89th percentile+11 vs school

Female (2023)84th percentile+6 vs school

Male (2023)70th percentile-7 vs school

Hispanic (2023)69th percentile-9 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2023)61st percentile-17 vs school

White (2023)53rd percentile-25 vs school

Special Education (2023)44th percentile-33 vs school

At Risk (2022)31st percentile-58 vs school

By subject vs Texas (2022-2023) ?

Reading58%+9 vs state

Mathematics55%+10 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				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 Reading 3rd Grade	STAAR Reading 4th Grade	STAAR Reading 5th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 3rd Grade	STAAR Mathematics 4th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 5th Grade	Total
Bushland Elementary	Public	PK, KG-2	1001 S Blessen Rd	Amarillo	79124	Potter County	Bushland Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(806) 349-1142	273	18	14.7	20.9%	183 (67.0%)	3 (1.1%)	72 (26.4%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.1%)	10 (3.7%)								(n/a)							$9,659
Bushland Intermediate	Public	3-5	20101 25th St	Amarillo	79124	Potter County	Bushland Independent School District (Isd)	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(806) 359-5410	314	20	15.3	13.4%	225 (71.7%)	1 (0.3%)	67 (21.3%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.3%)	15 (4.8%)	71	1092^nd of 4627 public elementary schools	76.4%		72.8	1011^th of 4651 public elementary schools	78.3%	81	63.0	59.6	64.8	60.0	53.9	53.1	$7,753
Sleepy Hollow Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	3435 Reeder	Amarillo	79121	Randall County	Amarillo Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(806) 326-5300	519	35	14.9	30.8%	373 (71.9%)	31 (6.0%)	65 (12.5%)	27 (5.2%)	8 (1.5%)	1 (0.2%)	14 (2.7%)	79.8	766^th of 4627 public elementary schools	83.4%		81.7	694^th of 4651 public elementary schools	85.1%	72	68.5	88.6	65.4	53.4	73.4	50.6	$8,593
Hillside Elementary	Public	PK, KG-4	9600 Perry Ave	Amarillo	79119	Randall County	Canyon Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(806) 677-2520	362	21	17.3	30.1%	166 (45.9%)	21 (5.8%)	151 (41.7%)	15 (4.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (2.5%)	75.4	926^th of 4627 public elementary schools	80.0%		75.3	924^th of 4651 public elementary schools	80.1%	2	61.5	71.0		50.0	57.4		$7,593
Belmar Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	6324 Adirondack	Amarillo	79106	Potter County	Amarillo Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(806) 326-4050	385	25	15.3	52.5%	188 (48.8%)	35 (9.1%)	136 (35.3%)	5 (1.3%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (5.2%)	68.6	1201^st of 4627 public elementary schools	74.0%		80.7	731^st of 4651 public elementary schools	84.3%	470	59.2	62.9	70.2	57.1	45.2	52.6	$9,612
Woodlands Elementary	Public	PK, KG-4	2501 N Coulter	Amarillo	79106	Potter County	Amarillo Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(806) 326-5800	450	28	16.1	31.1%	269 (59.8%)	18 (4.0%)	116 (25.8%)	29 (6.4%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (3.6%)	90	370^th of 4627 public elementary schools	92.0%		96.2	137^th of 4651 public elementary schools	97.1%	233	62.4	84.2		68.6	71.3		$7,245
Puckett Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	6700 Oakhurst	Amarillo	79109	Randall County	Amarillo Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(806) 326-5050	316	21	15.0	32.0%	202 (63.9%)	5 (1.6%)	87 (27.5%)	4 (1.3%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	16 (5.1%)	76	902^nd of 4627 public elementary schools	80.5%		86	535^th of 4651 public elementary schools	88.5%	367	73.2	70.3	56.9	68.4	62.5	48.3	$9,116
Heritage Hills Elementary	Public	PK, KG-4	8200 Crestline Dr	Amarillo	79119	Randall County	Canyon Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(806) 510-2000	445	28	16.0	31.5%	226 (50.8%)	18 (4.0%)	170 (38.2%)	10 (2.2%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (4.3%)	80.8	731^st of 4627 public elementary schools	84.2%		79.9	750^th of 4651 public elementary schools	83.9%	19	60.2	64.0		58.1	71.6		$7,447
Avondale Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1500 Avondale	Amarillo	79106	Potter County	Amarillo Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(806) 326-4000	475	32	15.0	81.3%	168 (35.4%)	74 (15.6%)	198 (41.7%)	7 (1.5%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	26 (5.5%)	51.1	2061^st of 4627 public elementary schools	55.5%		47.5	2287^th of 4651 public elementary schools	50.8%	226	63.9	53.5	49.4	67.8	45.7	29.3	$9,011
Olsen Park Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	2409 Anna	Amarillo	79106	Potter County	Amarillo Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(806) 326-4900	387	23	16.4	53.2%	221 (57.1%)	22 (5.7%)	113 (29.2%)	5 (1.3%)	3 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (5.9%)	58.3	1691^st of 4627 public elementary schools	63.5%		83.3	636^th of 4651 public elementary schools	86.3%	1055	49.1	52.1	77.8	30.9	33.3	74.6	$7,982

Frequently Asked Questions about Bushland Elementary

What schools do graduates of Bushland Elementary attend?

Students who attend Bushland Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Bushland J H
High : Bushland High School

What district is Bushland Elementary in?

Bushland Independent School District (Isd)

What is the racial makeup of Bushland Elementary?

Students at Bushland Elementary are 67% White, 26% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races, 1% African American, 1% Pacific Islander.

How many students attend Bushland Elementary?

In the 2024-25 school year, 273 students attended Bushland Elementary.

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