Bussey Middle
Garland, TX · Garland ISD · Grades 6-8
1,549th of 1,701 Texas middle schools statewide · better than 9%· Stable
Bussey Middle ranking
SchoolRow ranks Bussey Middle 1,549th of 1,701 Texas middle schools for 2024–25, based on STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) English and Math results — better than 9% of middle schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 12th in 2019 to 9th in 2025.
Bussey Middle test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) · 669 students tested
Bussey Middle students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 799 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 67.5% | 68.6% | ▲ 1.1 pts | |
| Black | 16.9% | 12.0% | ▼ 4.9 pts | |
| White | 6.5% | 7.5% | ▲ 1.0 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.3% | 6.1% | ▲ 5.8 pts | |
| Asian | 7.4% | 4.4% | ▼ 3.0 pts | |
| Two or more races | 1.2% | 1.3% | ▲ 0.1 pts |
Homes near Bussey Middle
Typical home value $281K in zip 75040 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Middle schools near Bussey Middle
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 5Sellers MiddleGarland ISD · 1.3 mi away955th of 1,701
ELA 46% · Math 43% - 8Jackson Technology CenterGarland ISD · 1.9 mi away467th of 1,701
ELA 67% · Math 47% - 5Iltexas Garland MiddleInternational Leadership of Texas (Iltexas) · 2.1 mi away · charter893rd of 1,701
ELA 60% · Math 32% - 4Webb MiddleGarland ISD · 2.1 mi away1,067th of 1,701
ELA 45% · Math 39% - 10Austin Acad for ExcellGarland ISD · 2.5 mi away129th of 1,701
ELA 81% · Math 67% - 2Sam Houston MiddleGarland ISD · 2.5 mi away1,363rd of 1,701
ELA 33% · Math 38% - 5Apollo J HRichardson ISD · 3.5 mi away1,011th of 1,701
ELA 56% · Math 30% - 1Liberty J HRichardson ISD · 3.6 mi away1,569th of 1,701
ELA 41% · Math 16%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Bussey Middle in?
Bussey Middle is part of the Garland ISD district in Garland, Texas.
Is Bussey Middle a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Bussey Middle 1,549th of 1,701 Texas middle schools (better than 9% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR)).
What is the racial makeup of Bussey Middle?
Hispanic 69%, Black 12%, White 8%, American Indian 6% (799 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Bussey Middle cost?
The typical home value in zip code 75040 is $281K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR), low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.