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Bush Middle School

Public | 6-8 | 720 students

 

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Posted April 30, 2013

Excellent school with the teachers and curriculums, My son really enjoys to be in the school. Teachers are very supportive.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted November 1, 2012

I love Bush Middle School! Go Broncos! I couldn't have been blessed with a more incredible group of people to get to know. The staff and students are the greatest group of people I've ever had the pleasure to know. I am inspired on a daily basis by the students' creativity and passion for learning. They inspire me to be a better mother at home and a better role model out in the world. Bush Broncos Rock! "Each person must live their life as a model for others." -Rosa Parks-


Posted August 12, 2010

The bad TEA rating was a goofy clerical error. The low score was not in an academic area...it was in dropouts and because someone failed to code the no-show students correctly. We LOVE this school and the teachers and administrators.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted January 14, 2009

I specially love this school. There are many great teachers here. They understand you and try to teach you the best they can, even if they have to use some discipline to do that.
—Submitted by a student


Posted July 28, 2008

Bush ms is outstanding.I have enjoyed 6 grade here very much.The teachers are outstanding.
—Submitted by a student


Posted March 31, 2008

Barbara Bush is an excellent school for students who are very straight laced. If your child is outside that box, then this school will be a nightmare. It has the ability to be a 5 star school for all students, but with it's double standards when it comes to zero tolerance, your child will be set up for failure. When I speak of double standards I mean that the administration is very harsh in discipline for students who fall out line with their rigid rules, but when their faculties are caught and reported of doing the same things, they do not get the same intensity of harsh and unforgiving discipline. Again, judge your child before enrolling them. If your child is very quiet and mild mannered, then this is a wonderful school for them, but if your child is anything but that, please, save your child and yourself the stress.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted March 24, 2008

i love this school. I made friends really fast and there is a lot of cultural diversity. The teachers are really good and the orchestra, band, and choir are really great too. Some schools dont have good electives, i'm glad i'm going to this school! go broncos!
—Submitted by a student


Posted April 22, 2007

Incredible school! Bush MS is one of the only middle school IB schools in the state. The teachers are fantastic and the rigor of my child's education is top notch! Bush is the only public, non-magnet IB school I have heard of. The principals are all outstanding and devoted to student achievement. Best school my child has ever been in!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted February 19, 2007

Barbara Bush is an outstanding school! I left a local charter school (North Hills) to enroll my kids at Bush because of the challenging curriculum and quality of teaching. Bush is a very safe and wonderful learning environment for my child. I would highly recommend Bush MS to anyone who is in the area!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted February 19, 2007

I really love this school! The principal is outstanding and really cares about the success of each student! The teachers are very high quality and communicate regularly with me. I am so glad I pulled my child out of a local charter school to attend Bush! It is a really great school!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted February 17, 2007

This is an outstanding school! I cannot be more pleased with the communication between school and parents. I had my children enrolled in North Hills Charter School and pulled them to attend Bush MS because of its stellar reputation. I am so glad I did because the curriculum is more accelerated and it is a very safe and brand new school. The principal is outstanding and communicates very well with parents. I highly recommend this school!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 23, 2006

This was my child's first year at this school and it has been okay so far. Not impressive but nothing really to complain about either. It was a good experience for us considering we came from Missouri, but I would enjoy more interaction with the teachers. I would let her continue to go to this school, but not because of anything specific being great about the school. It's a nice new school, and she made great friends and I like the neighborhood.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 21, 2005

I love this school. My son has learned allot and the teacher are really involved and show great attention.
—Submitted by a parent


Community ratings and reviews do not represent the views of GreatSchools nor does GreatSchools check their accuracy or verify the reviewers' identities. Use your discretion when evaluating these reviews.

About these ratings

The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
Math

The state average for Math was 83% in 2011.

237 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
72%

2010

 
 
74%

2009

 
 
83%

2008

 
 
86%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 84% in 2011.

237 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
84%

2010

 
 
86%

2009

 
 
97%

2008

 
 
94%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2010-2011, the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS) was used to test students in reading in grades 3 through 9; in writing in grades 4 and 7; in English language arts in grades 10 and 11; in mathematics in grades 3 through 11; in science in grades 5, 8, 10 and 11; and in social studies in grades 8, 10 and 11. TAKS is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Texas. The grade 11 Exit Level TAKS is a high school graduation requirement. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Texas' state standards

Source: Texas Education Agency

Math

The state average for Math was 81% in 2011.

263 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
80%

2010

 
 
83%

2009

 
 
89%

2008

 
 
81%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 86% in 2011.

263 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
87%

2010

 
 
87%

2009

 
 
89%

2008

 
 
90%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 94% in 2011.

259 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
97%

2010

 
 
96%

2009

 
 
97%

2008

 
 
91%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2010-2011, the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS) was used to test students in reading in grades 3 through 9; in writing in grades 4 and 7; in English language arts in grades 10 and 11; in mathematics in grades 3 through 11; in science in grades 5, 8, 10 and 11; and in social studies in grades 8, 10 and 11. TAKS is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Texas. The grade 11 Exit Level TAKS is a high school graduation requirement. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Texas' state standards

Source: Texas Education Agency

Math

The state average for Math was 73% in 2011.

241 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
86%

2010

 
 
88%

2009

 
 
85%

2008

 
 
86%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 85% in 2011.

241 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
98%

2010

 
 
97%

2009

 
 
99%

2008

 
 
97%
Science

The state average for Science was 79% in 2011.

236 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
79%

2010

 
 
86%

2009

 
 
83%

2008

 
 
84%
Social Studies

The state average for Social Studies was 95% in 2011.

236 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
100%

2010

 
 
98%

2009

 
 
98%

2008

 
 
95%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2010-2011, the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS) was used to test students in reading in grades 3 through 9; in writing in grades 4 and 7; in English language arts in grades 10 and 11; in mathematics in grades 3 through 11; in science in grades 5, 8, 10 and 11; and in social studies in grades 8, 10 and 11. TAKS is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Texas. The grade 11 Exit Level TAKS is a high school graduation requirement. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Texas' state standards

Source: Texas Education Agency

Math

All Students72%
Female79%
Male65%
Black or African American56%
Asian98%
Hispanic67%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White84%
Economically disadvantaged57%
Not economically disadvantaged87%
Special education38%
Not special education75%
Limited English proficient (LEP)90%
Proficient in English69%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant72%
Gifted/talented100%

Reading

All Students84%
Female89%
Male77%
Black or African American75%
Asian98%
Hispanic83%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White89%
Economically disadvantaged75%
Not economically disadvantaged92%
Special education47%
Not special education86%
Limited English proficient (LEP)56%
Proficient in English84%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant84%
Gifted/talented100%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2010-2011, the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS) was used to test students in reading in grades 3 through 9; in writing in grades 4 and 7; in English language arts in grades 10 and 11; in mathematics in grades 3 through 11; in science in grades 5, 8, 10 and 11; and in social studies in grades 8, 10 and 11. TAKS is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Texas. The grade 11 Exit Level TAKS is a high school graduation requirement. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Texas Education Agency; if there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Texas' state standards

Source: Texas Education Agency

Math

All Students80%
Female84%
Male77%
Black or African American72%
Asian98%
Hispanic75%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White89%
Economically disadvantaged75%
Not economically disadvantaged85%
Special education58%
Not special education82%
Limited English proficient (LEP)82%
Proficient in English80%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant80%
Gifted/talented100%

Reading

All Students87%
Female89%
Male84%
Black or African American84%
Asian93%
Hispanic81%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White95%
Economically disadvantaged79%
Not economically disadvantaged94%
Special education65%
Not special education88%
Limited English proficient (LEP)55%
Proficient in English88%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant87%
Gifted/talented100%

Writing

All Students97%
Female98%
Male96%
Black or African American95%
Asian100%
Hispanic96%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White98%
Economically disadvantaged96%
Not economically disadvantaged98%
Special education88%
Not special education98%
Limited English proficient (LEP)92%
Proficient in English97%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant97%
Gifted/talented100%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2010-2011, the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS) was used to test students in reading in grades 3 through 9; in writing in grades 4 and 7; in English language arts in grades 10 and 11; in mathematics in grades 3 through 11; in science in grades 5, 8, 10 and 11; and in social studies in grades 8, 10 and 11. TAKS is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Texas. The grade 11 Exit Level TAKS is a high school graduation requirement. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Texas Education Agency; if there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Texas' state standards

Source: Texas Education Agency

Math

All Students86%
Female89%
Male84%
Black or African American80%
Asian100%
Hispanic87%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White87%
Economically disadvantaged75%
Not economically disadvantaged96%
Special education75%
Not special education87%
Limited English proficient (LEP)71%
Proficient in English87%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant86%
Gifted/talented100%

Reading

All Students98%
Female98%
Male97%
Black or African American96%
Asian100%
Hispanic100%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White96%
Economically disadvantaged96%
Not economically disadvantaged99%
Special education94%
Not special education98%
Limited English proficient (LEP)100%
Proficient in English97%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant98%
Gifted/talented100%

Science

All Students79%
Female75%
Male82%
Black or African American70%
Asian97%
Hispanic77%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White85%
Economically disadvantaged72%
Not economically disadvantaged86%
Special education56%
Not special education81%
Limited English proficient (LEP)50%
Proficient in English80%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant79%
Gifted/talented97%

Social Studies

All Students100%
Female100%
Male99%
Black or African American99%
Asian100%
Hispanic100%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White100%
Economically disadvantaged99%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Special education94%
Not special education100%
Limited English proficient (LEP)100%
Proficient in English100%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant100%
Gifted/talented100%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2010-2011, the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS) was used to test students in reading in grades 3 through 9; in writing in grades 4 and 7; in English language arts in grades 10 and 11; in mathematics in grades 3 through 11; in science in grades 5, 8, 10 and 11; and in social studies in grades 8, 10 and 11. TAKS is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Texas. The grade 11 Exit Level TAKS is a high school graduation requirement. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Texas Education Agency; if there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Texas' state standards

Source: Texas Education Agency

  • In 2010-2011, this school was rated "Academically Acceptable".
  • In 2009-2010, this school was rated "Academically Unacceptable".
  • In 2008-2009, this school was rated "Recognized".

About the tests


Texas uses Accountability Ratings to indicate the overall performance of each school and district. The ratings are based on TAKS test results, dropout rates for grades 7 and 8 and school completion rates for grades 9 through 12. Schools and districts rated under standard accountability procedures are designated as Exemplary, Recognized, Academically Acceptable or Academically Unacceptable. Schools and districts rated under alternative education accountability (AEA) procedures are designated as either AEA: Academically Acceptable or AEA: Academically Unacceptable.

See Texas' state standards

Source: Texas Education Agency

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GreatSchools Ratings are based on the most recent standardized test results for schools. Use the breakdown ratings below to compare types of students at this school. Learn more »


Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
Black 39% 13%
Hispanic 21% 50%
White 21% 31%
Asian 18% 3%
Two or more races 2% 2%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 0%
Hawaiian Native/Pacific Islander 0% 0%
Source: NCES, 2010-2011

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Special education 10%N/A10%
Gifted/talented students 13%N/A8%
Economically disadvantaged 38%N/A55%
Limited English proficient (LEP) 8%N/A17%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 14N/A15
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Teacher experience

  This school District averageState average
Beginning teachers 16%N/A8%
1 to 5 years 36%N/A30%
6 to 10 years 29%N/A20%
11 to 20 years 11%N/A23%
21 or more years 8%N/A19%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

School basics

School Leader's name
  • Matthew R Warnock
Fax number
  • (972) 968-3710

Resources

Extra learning resources offered
  • Title I Schoolwide program (SWP)
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515 Cowboys Pkwy
Irving, TX 75063
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