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Bush Elementary School

Public | PK-6 | 575 students

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Posted May 31, 2011

My oldest son (12) had been struggling with schoolwork and grades for the last few years (medication gave no improvement), but he went immediately from a D to a B average when we moved here (WITHOUT the medication demanded by his previous teacher!). In only 2 months, at the END of the school year, his new teachers provided the caring, support, and positivity he needed to succeed, and because of his success he was accepted into a summer program for engineering at UTPB! This would have been impossible at the previous school - no support, negativity, etc. He loves to read now! Bush's entire staff/faculty is so friendly and helpful. Progress reports are sent regularly. Clean, new facilities. Excellence all-around.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted July 31, 2007

Bush Elementary school provides a safe unbiast education for my children. I would not have them in any other school.
—Submitted by Robyn Baeza, a parent


Posted May 3, 2007

My child has attended Bush Elementary since the 1st grade. He is now in the 3rd grade, and we couldn't be happier with his continued educational success thanks to the well-organized staff and excellent teachers! We moved from another city, and right away I noticed a big difference in curriculum compared to our previous school. Even though the curriculum was more advanced, my son went from A/B's to straight A's. I truly believe this is because of the more than competent teachers and staff at Bush. They go above and beyond to help all students no matter what learning level they are at. Not only that, but my child loves it here!
—Submitted by Amy Tijerina, a parent


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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 87% in 2011.

84 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
71%

2010

 
 
76%

2009

 
 
71%

2008

 
 
73%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 89% in 2011.

82 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
77%

2010

 
 
81%

2009

 
 
90%

2008

 
 
90%
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 88% in 2011.

66 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
85%

2010

 
 
86%

2009

 
 
82%

2008

 
 
96%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 85% in 2011.

66 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
79%

2010

 
 
85%

2009

 
 
78%

2008

 
 
89%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 90% in 2011.

61 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
84%

2010

 
 
87%

2009

 
 
87%

2008

 
 
90%
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.

81 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
91%

2010

 
 
94%

2009

 
 
91%

2008

 
 
99%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 82% in 2011.

82 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
90%

2010

 
 
90%

2009

 
 
87%

2008

 
 
95%
Science

The state average for Science was 87% in 2011.

79 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
81%

2010

 
 
82%

2009

 
 
78%

2008

 
 
76%
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 83% in 2011.

64 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
69%

2010

 
 
90%

2009

 
 
96%

2008

 
 
83%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 84% in 2011.

64 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
84%

2010

 
 
86%

2009

 
 
100%

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

All Students71%
Female72%
Male71%
Black or African American83%
Asiann/a
Hispanic67%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White76%
Economically disadvantaged63%
Not economically disadvantaged86%
Special education14%
Not special education78%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English72%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant72%
Gifted/talented100%

Reading

All Students77%
Female77%
Male77%
Black or African American83%
Asiann/a
Hispanic63%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White89%
Economically disadvantaged67%
Not economically disadvantaged89%
Special education33%
Not special education80%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English77%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant77%
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 Students85%
Female83%
Male87%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic79%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White91%
Economically disadvantaged74%
Not economically disadvantaged97%
Special educationn/a
Not special education87%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English86%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant85%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Reading

All Students79%
Female81%
Male76%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic72%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White84%
Economically disadvantaged68%
Not economically disadvantaged91%
Special educationn/a
Not special education83%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English80%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant79%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Writing

All Students84%
Female85%
Male82%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic76%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White90%
Economically disadvantaged71%
Not economically disadvantaged97%
Special educationn/a
Not special education85%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English83%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant84%
Gifted/talentedn/a
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 Students91%
Female84%
Male98%
Black or African American100%
Asiann/a
Hispanic87%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White94%
Economically disadvantaged87%
Not economically disadvantaged97%
Special education100%
Not special education91%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English92%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant91%
Gifted/talented100%

Reading

All Students90%
Female90%
Male91%
Black or African American71%
Asiann/a
Hispanic86%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White97%
Economically disadvantaged85%
Not economically disadvantaged97%
Special education43%
Not special education95%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English90%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant90%
Gifted/talented100%

Science

All Students81%
Female76%
Male85%
Black or African American50%
Asiann/a
Hispanic71%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White97%
Economically disadvantaged74%
Not economically disadvantaged91%
Special education38%
Not special education86%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English81%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant81%
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 Students69%
Female69%
Male68%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic56%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White79%
Economically disadvantaged48%
Not economically disadvantaged84%
Special education0%
Not special education75%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English69%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant69%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Reading

All Students84%
Female87%
Male80%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic78%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White88%
Economically disadvantaged85%
Not economically disadvantaged84%
Special education40%
Not special education88%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English84%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant84%
Gifted/talentedn/a
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 Acceptable".
  • 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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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 50% 34%
Hispanic 41% 48%
Black 8% 14%
Asian/Pacific Islander 1% 4%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 0%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Special education 7%N/A10%
Gifted/talented students 5%N/A8%
Limited English proficient (LEP) 0%N/A17%
Economically disadvantaged 44%N/A55%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 16N/A15
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Teacher experience

  This school District averageState average
Beginning teachers 1%N/A8%
1 to 5 years 11%N/A30%
6 to 10 years 28%N/A20%
11 to 20 years 39%N/A23%
21 or more years 21%N/A19%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008
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5001 Preston Dr
Midland, TX 79707
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Phone: (432) 689-1870

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