Serving 534 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Bush Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 46% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 49% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 534 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 74%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 46% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 49% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Bush Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Bush Elementary School's student population of 534 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
534 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Bush Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bush Elementary School is 0.67, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3597 out of 8188 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
10%
6%
Hispanic
49%
53%
Black
12%
13%
White
26%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bush Elementary School's ranking?
Bush Elementary School is ranked #3597 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Bush Elementary School often compared to?
Bush Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Emerson Elementary School, Scharbauer Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
46% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Bush Elementary School?
534 students attend Bush Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Bush Elementary School students are Hispanic, 26% of students are White, 12% of students are Black, 10% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bush Elementary School?
Bush Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Bush Elementary School offer ?
Bush Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Bush Elementary School part of?
Bush Elementary School is part of Midland Independent School District.
In what neighborhood is Bush Elementary School located?
Bush Elementary School is located in the Wydewood Estates neighborhood of Midland, TX.
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