Bussey Middle
Garland, TX · Garland ISD
Regular public school · Grades 6-8 · Suburb, large
1,549th of 1,701 Texas middle schools statewide · better than 9%· Stable
1204 TRAVIS ST, Garland, TX 75040
(972)494-8391NCES ID 482034002013Directory 2023–24
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.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) · 669 students tested
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 799 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 1988, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 64.6% | 68.6% | ▲ 4.0 pts | |
| Black | 16.5% | 12.0% | ▼ 4.5 pts | |
| White | 11.1% | 7.5% | ▼ 3.6 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.2% | 6.1% | ▲ 5.9 pts | |
| Asian | 5.1% | 4.4% | ▼ 0.7 pts | |
| Two or more races | 2.3% | 1.3% | ▼ 1.0 pts |
NCES history for this school begins in 1988. Race categories changed by 2010: earlier data combines Asian and Pacific Islander students and does not consistently identify multiracial students. The chart retains that history, while the change table uses 2010 onward.
Typical home value $281K in zip 75040 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
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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.