BUSSEY MIDDLE SCHOOL
BUSSEY MIDDLE is a Title I public middle school that is part of the GARLAND ISD school district, located in GARLAND, TX with about 944 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 67 teachers, BUSSEY MIDDLE has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
BUSSEY MIDDLE School, located at 1204 Travis St in Garland, Texas, is a part of the Garland Independent School District. As a dedicated middle school campus, it serves students in the local community by providing a structured academic environment focused on the transition from elementary to high school. The school is committed to the district’s mission of preparing students for success through a diverse curriculum that emphasizes core subjects, elective opportunities, and the development of essential social and academic skills during the formative middle school years.
The campus plays an active role in the Garland community, reflecting the district’s emphasis on fostering inclusive learning environments and student engagement. By utilizing the resources provided by Garland ISD, BUSSEY MIDDLE School offers various programs designed to support student growth, including extracurricular activities and support services aimed at helping students navigate their middle school experience. Families interested in specific academic calendars, school policies, or enrollment information can find further details through the official Garland ISD website linked to the school's profile.
For more information, contact BUSSEY MIDDLE at (972) 494-8391 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
GARLAND, TX 75040-4998
(972) 494-8391
http://www.garlandisd.net/bussey
BUSSEY MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public Title I school in GARLAND, TX with about 944 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Texas
School Details
- Level:
- Middle School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- GARLAND ISD
- Total Students:
- 944
- Teachers:
- 67.94
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 944 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending BUSSEY MIDDLE SCHOOL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 73% of the student body.
- Hispanic/Latino
- 72.6%
- Black or African American
- 15.1%
- Asian
- 5.6%
- White
- 5.1%
- Two or more races
- 1.3%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.3%
- Female
- 46.1%
- Male
- 53.9%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.