Public middle schoolGrades 6–8Garland ISD

Bussey Middle School

1204 Travis St, Garland, TX 75040 · (972) 494-8391

D
69 / 1002026 TEA rating
● SteadyWithin 0 points of 2025 (D 69).
753students
14students per teacher
92.1%attendance
11thof 12 Garland ISD middle schools
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BBAAACDRings: 1 and 2 miles
This schoolPublic school (2026 grade)Private

Rating history

Bussey Middle School has earned an A in 0 of its 6 A–F ratings since 2019.

TEA didn’t give A–F ratings in 2020 or 2021 (COVID). Scores are out of 100: 90+ is an A, 80–89 a B, 70–79 a C, 60–69 a D.

What makes up the 2026 grade

Student achievementD · 62

How students scored on STAAR tests.

School progressC · 74

How much students grew from last year, or how they did compared with schools with similar student populations.

Closing the gapsD · 62

How each student group did, including students from low-income families and English learners.

How students did on STAAR

Share of Bussey Middle School tests at each level in spring 2025, across all grades and subjects. The dark tick is the Garland ISD middle school average.

Approaches grade level56%
Meets grade level27%
Garland ISD middle schools: 44%
Masters grade level7%

Students and teachers

From TEA’s 2024–25 school report card (TAPR).

753students in 2024–25Down 6% from 799 the year before
14students per teacher54 full-time teachers
19.2average class sizeEnglish, math, science and social studies
4.7 yrsteachers’ average time in the district
$66,140average teacher base pay
93.6%from low-income familiesGarland ISD middle schools: 74.1%
69.3%English learners
2.5%in gifted & talented
27.7%chronically absentMissed 10% or more of school days (2023–24)
Students by race and ethnicity
Hispanic 77%African American 11%White 5.3%Asian 5%Two or More Races 1.1%

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Nearby schools

Closest middle schools and private schools, by straight-line distance.

BSellers Middle SchoolGarland ISD · 82 · 1.3 mi BJackson Technology CenterGarland ISD · 89 · 1.9 mi AILTexas Garland Middle SchoolInternational Leadership of Texas (ILTexas) · 90 · 2.1 mi AWebb Middle SchoolGarland ISD · 90 · 2.1 mi AAustin Academy for ExcellGarland ISD · 93 · 2.4 mi CSam Houston Middle SchoolGarland ISD · 79 · 2.5 mi PGood Shepherd SchoolPrivate · PK–8 · 0.8 mi PGarland Christian AcademyPrivate · PK–12 · 1.1 mi PMount Hebron Christian AcademyPrivate · PK–2 · 1.8 mi
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Questions about Bussey Middle School

What is Bussey Middle School’s TEA rating?

Bussey Middle School earned a D (69 out of 100) in the Texas Education Agency’s 2026 A–F ratings, released in August 2026. It had a D (69) in 2025.

What grades does Bussey Middle School serve?

Grades 6–8. It’s part of Garland ISD, at 1204 Travis St in Garland.

How many students go to Bussey Middle School?

753 students in 2024–25, down 6% from 799 the year before. There are about 14 students for every teacher.

How does Bussey Middle School compare with other Garland ISD middle schools?

Its 2026 score ranks 11th of 12 Garland ISD middle schools. 33% of them earned an A in 2026.

Which homes are zoned to Bussey Middle School?

Attendance zones can change from year to year. Use Garland ISD’s school locator or call the district to confirm an address before you buy or rent.

Sources: Texas Education Agency 2019–2026 A–F accountability ratings (2026 released August 2026); TEA 2024–25 Texas Academic Performance Report (TAPR); TEA school directory; Realust What’s Coming tracker. District rankings and averages are Realust calculations from TEA data. Updated November 2026. See something out of date? Tell us.