Bushland J H

Summary:

Bushland J H is a public middle school in Amarillo, Texas, serving 476 students in grades 6-8. This school stands out for its exceptional academic performance, consistently ranking in the top 20% of Texas middle schools over the past decade.

Bushland J H's STAAR test scores significantly outshine state averages across all grade levels and subjects. For example, in 2023-2024, the school's reading proficiency rates were 77.12% for 6th grade, 73.68% for 7th grade, and 64.29% for 8th grade, compared to the state averages of 54.45%, 52.08%, and 54.09%, respectively. The school's Algebra I end-of-course exam performance is particularly impressive, with 70.21% of students achieving proficiency, compared to the state average of 44.73%. Bushland J H also maintains a low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 12 to 12.8 over the past three years, lower than the state average and many nearby schools.

Compared to nearby schools in Amarillo ISD and Canyon ISD, Bushland J H outperforms on academic measures such as STAAR test scores and statewide rankings. For example, Bushland J H's 2023-2024 STAAR reading proficiency rates were significantly higher than those of Mann Middle, Crockett Middle, and Bonham Middle. Additionally, Bushland J H has a lower percentage of economically disadvantaged students compared to nearby schools.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 20101 25th St
       Amarillo, TX  79124


(806) 359-5418

District: Bushland Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
393rd of 2,361 Texas Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $8,791 Help


Students who attend Bushland J H usually attend:

High:    Bushland High School

Feeder schools for Bushland J H:

Elementary:    Bushland Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  11.8 Help
Number of students:  366

Racial breakdown:

White:
75.7%
Hispanic:
19.1%
Two or more races:
3.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  17.5% Help


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Compare Details Bushland J H ranks better than 83.4% of middle schools in Texas. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 76.49. (See more...)
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Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (75.7%), Hispanic (19.1%), two or more races (3%). (See more...)
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Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Bushland J H is 11.8. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Bushland J H is $8,791.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Bushland J H:

SchoolDigger ranks Bushland J H 393rd of 2361 Texas public middle schools. (See Bushland J H in the ranking list.)

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Bushland Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Bushland Independent School District (Isd) 64th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Bushland J H

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Rank History for all students at Bushland J H

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 82.42 98th 1573 93.8%
2005 84.46 94th 1582 94.1%
2006 82.60 132nd 1585 91.7%
2007 78.72 199th 1684 88.2%
2008 72.95 334th 1718 80.6%
2009 75.72 262nd 1763 85.1%
2010 81.13 89th 1803 95.1%
2011 76.43 204th 1895 89.2%
2012 77.51 304th 1951 84.4%
2013 81.15 223rd 1973 88.7%
2014 81.33 244th 1987 87.7%
2015 76.29 370th 2043 81.9%
2016 75.09 403rd 1987 79.7%
2017 76.78 330th 2027 83.7%
2018 72.20 430th 2080 79.3%
2019 70.16 483rd 2193 78.0%
2021 73.48 434th 2252 80.7%
2022 77.06 370th 2254 83.6%
2023 83.56 267th 2330 88.5%
2024 76.49 393rd 2361 83.4%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Bushland J H

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 65.36 213th 720 70.4%
2019 21.40 657th 753 12.7%
2024 19.30 728th 812 10.3%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Bushland J H

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 76.31 148th 1597 90.7%
2019 63.57 310th 1626 80.9%
2021 55.60 491st 1712 71.3%
2022 75.11 178th 1757 89.9%
2023 68.52 278th 1815 84.7%
2024 60.45 521st 1881 72.3%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Bushland J H

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 61.07 579th 2039 71.6%
2019 56.94 703rd 2073 66.1%
2021 61.72 615th 2172 71.7%
2022 42.11 1264th 2220 43.1%
2023 50.23 1022nd 2251 54.6%
2024 47.61 1050th 2224 52.8%
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Rank History for Female students at Bushland J H

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 73.36 391st 2008 80.5%
2019 74.26 373rd 2047 81.8%
2021 73.09 413th 2151 80.8%
2022 76.40 375th 2221 83.1%
2023 86.53 198th 2241 91.2%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Bushland J H

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 55.02 769th 1430 46.2%
2019 70.91 377th 1446 73.9%
2021 74.81 331st 1501 77.9%
2022 58.54 719th 1488 51.7%
2023 64.95 579th 1481 60.9%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Bushland J H

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 46.22 952nd 2008 52.6%
2019 35.94 1358th 2058 34.0%
2021 51.25 831st 2118 60.8%
2022 42.07 1198th 2182 45.1%
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Rank History for Male students at Bushland J H

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 66.64 504th 2030 75.2%
2019 63.02 594th 2069 71.3%
2021 71.24 458th 2168 78.9%
2022 74.93 383rd 2228 82.8%
2023 78.65 339th 2245 84.9%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Bushland J H

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 59.64 576th 1895 69.6%
2019 67.23 437th 1935 77.4%
2021 72.72 342nd 2043 83.3%
2022 68.62 431st 2077 79.2%
2023 79.08 261st 2116 87.7%
2024 80.33 218th 2108 89.7%
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Rank History for White students at Bushland J H

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 57.37 637th 1673 61.9%
2019 56.93 651st 1684 61.3%
2021 56.26 668th 1700 60.7%
2022 63.64 515th 1723 70.1%
2023 71.13 396th 1749 77.4%
2024 58.02 644th 1724 62.6%
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Data source: test scores: Texas Education Agency, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Bushland J H

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1995 191 0 0 17 2 n/a n/a 0 210
1996 191 0 0 17 2 n/a n/a 0 210
1997 170 2 0 19 4 n/a n/a 0 195
1998 186 0 0 14 3 n/a n/a 0 203
1999 228 0 0 11 3 n/a n/a 0 242
2000 243 0 0 12 2 n/a n/a 0 257
2001 251 1 0 16 3 n/a n/a 0 271
2002 252 5 0 29 3 n/a n/a 0 289
2003 252 5 0 29 3 n/a n/a 0 289
2004 259 2 2 31 4 n/a n/a 0 298
2005 254 3 2 27 3 n/a n/a 0 289
2006 243 5 3 21 2 n/a n/a 0 274
2007 315 7 3 25 3 n/a n/a 0 353
2008 300 6 2 24 4 n/a n/a 0 336
2009 322 3 1 31 4 n/a n/a 0 361
2010 342 3 1 35 3 n/a n/a 0 384
2011 351 1 2 58 4 0 13 0 429
2012 367 3 2 58 1 0 14 0 445
2013 367 3 1 59 3 0 15 0 448
2014 353 4 0 60 3 0 16 0 436
2015 393 4 0 54 3 0 10 0 464
2016 408 3 1 57 2 0 14 0 485
2017 403 1 2 63 2 0 7 0 478
2018 386 2 3 68 1 0 8 0 468
2019 377 6 2 74 1 0 13 0 473
2020 365 6 1 81 0 0 9 0 462
2021 369 6 2 89 1 0 7 0 474
2022 378 11 1 95 1 1 15 0 502
2023 354 8 1 97 1 0 15 0 476
2024 277 6 1 70 1 0 11 0 366

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Bushland J H

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1995 210 16.2 13.0 16.2
1996 210 16.2 13.0 16.2
1997 195 16.7 11.7 22.1
1998 203 16.5 12.3 17.7
1999 242 20.4 11.9 16.9
2000 257 20.1 12.8 18.7
2001 271 22.8 11.9 17
2002 289 25.5 11.3 12.5
2003 289 25.5 11.3 12.5
2004 298 27.3 10.9 17.1
2005 289 22.4 12.9 18.7
2006 274 27.2 10.1 17.2
2007 353 36.0 9.8 19.3
2008 336 35.5 9.5 20.8
2009 361 36.0 10.0 24.4
2010 384 38.0 10.0 23.4
2011 429 38.8 11.0 24.7
2012 445 36.9 12.0 17.8
2013 448 39.2 11.4 17
2014 436 38.4 11.3 17.7
2015 464 39.0 11.8 19.2
2016 485 38.0 12.7 20.6
2017 478 39.0 12.2 18.6
2018 468 38.9 12.0 16.9
2019 473 38.9 12.1 20.1
2020 462 40.2 11.4 18.6
2021 474 39.3 12.0 20.5
2022 502 39.1 12.8 19.9
2023 476 39.3 12.0 14.3
2024 366 30.9 11.8 17.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Bushland J H

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1995 210 16.2 13.0 16.2
1996 210 16.2 13.0 16.2
1997 195 16.7 11.7 22.1
1998 203 16.5 12.3 17.7
1999 242 20.4 11.9 16.9
2000 257 20.1 12.8 18.7
2001 271 22.8 11.9 17
2002 289 25.5 11.3 12.5
2003 289 25.5 11.3 12.5
2004 298 27.3 10.9 17.1
2005 289 22.4 12.9 18.7
2006 274 27.2 10.1 17.2
2007 353 36.0 9.8 19.3
2008 336 35.5 9.5 20.8
2009 361 36.0 10.0 24.4
2010 384 38.0 10.0 23.4
2011 429 38.8 11.0 24.7
2012 445 36.9 12.0 17.8
2013 448 39.2 11.4 17
2014 436 38.4 11.3 17.7
2015 464 39.0 11.8 19.2
2016 485 38.0 12.7 20.6
2017 478 39.0 12.2 18.6
2018 468 38.9 12.0 16.9
2019 473 38.9 12.1 20.1
2020 462 40.2 11.4 18.6
2021 474 39.3 12.0 20.5
2022 502 39.1 12.8 19.9
2023 476 39.3 12.0 14.3
2024 366 30.9 11.8 17.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Bushland J H

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $417 (4.8%) $8,208 (95.2%) $8,625
2020 $381 (4.3%) $8,578 (95.7%) $8,959
2021 $333 (3.8%) $8,458 (96.2%) $8,791

Data source: Texas Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Bushland J H

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 483rd of 2193 Middle schoolsRanks 267th of 2330 Middle schools
 10.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
5th Grade Reading (Bushland J H)6965
 4%
   5th Grade Reading (Bushland Independent School District (Isd))6965
 4%
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Bushland J H)7154
 17%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Bushland Independent School District (Isd))7154
 17%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5650
 6%
5th Grade Science (Bushland J H)4742
 5%
   5th Grade Science (Bushland Independent School District (Isd))4742
 5%
   5th Grade Science (Texas)4834
 14%
6th Grade Reading (Bushland J H)5077
 27%
   6th Grade Reading (Bushland Independent School District (Isd))5077
 27%
   6th Grade Reading (Texas)3550
 15%
6th Grade Mathematics (Bushland J H)5064
 14%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Bushland Independent School District (Isd))5064
 14%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4537
 8%
7th Grade Reading (Bushland J H)6871
 3%
   7th Grade Reading (Bushland Independent School District (Isd))6871
 3%
   7th Grade Reading (Texas)4752
 5%
7th Grade Mathematics (Bushland J H)7465
 9%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Bushland Independent School District (Isd))7465
 9%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4135
 6%
8th Grade Reading (Bushland J H)6275
 13%
   8th Grade Reading (Bushland Independent School District (Isd))6275
 13%
   8th Grade Reading (Texas)5356
 3%
8th Grade Mathematics (Bushland J H)5146
 5%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Bushland Independent School District (Isd))5146
 5%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5544
 11%
8th Grade Science (Bushland J H)4559
 14%
   8th Grade Science (Bushland Independent School District (Isd))4559
 14%
   8th Grade Science (Texas)4945
 4%
8th Grade Social Studies (Bushland J H)3043
 13%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Bushland Independent School District (Isd))3043
 13%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Texas)3531
 4%
End of Course Algebra I (Bushland J H)10088
 12%
   End of Course Algebra I (Bushland Independent School District (Isd))8760
 27%
   End of Course Algebra I (Texas)6245
 17%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students473476
 0.6%
African American68
 33.3%
American Indian11
Asian21
 50%
Hispanic7497
 31.1%
Pacific Islander00
White377354
 6.1%
Two or More Races1315
 15.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients20.1%14.3%
 5.8%


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Bushland J H ranks 393rd of 2361 Texas middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Bushland J H usually go on to attend Bushland High School

Students at Bushland J H are 76% White, 19% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races, 2% African American.

In the 2023-24 school year, 366 students attended Bushland J H.


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