Bussey Middle School
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| Bussey Middle School | |
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| 1204 Travis Street Garland, Texas, Dallas County, 75040-4916 USA |
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| School district | Garland ISD |
| Superintendent | Curtis Culwell, Ed.D.[1] |
| Principal | Harry Farley[2] |
| Vice principal | Kristie McCuistion[2] |
| Vice principal | Joe Wetzel[2] |
| Staff | 13[3] |
| Enrollment |
888[3] (2007) |
| Grade 6 | 296 |
| Grade 7 | 291 |
| Grade 8 | 301 |
| Faculty | 64[3] |
| Average class size | 17 English 18 foreign language 21 math 25 science 24 social studies[3] |
| Student:teacher ratio | 14[3] |
| School type | Public middle school |
| Grades | 6–8 |
| Language | English |
| Hours in school day | 7[4] |
| Mascot | Owlet[5] |
| Color(s) | Black and Gold [5] |
| Opened | 1959[5] |
| Homepage | Bussey Middle School |
Bussey Middle School is a public middle school located in Garland, Texas (USA). Bussey Middle School enrolls students in grades 6-8 and is a part of the Garland Independent School District.
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[edit] Statistics (per 2006)
The attendance rate for students at the school is 96%, compared with a state average of 96%. 66% of the students at Bussey are economically disadvantaged, 14% enroll in special education, 2% enroll in gifted and talent programs, 17% are enrolled in career and technology programs, and 21% are considered "limited English proficient."[3]
The ethnic makeup of the school is 54% Hispanic, 20% White, non-Hispanic, 19% African American, 6% Asian/Pacific Islander, and 1% Native American.[3]
The average class sizes at Bussey are 17 students for English, 18 for foreign language, 21 for math, 25 for science, and 24 for social studies.[3]
Teachers at the school carry, on average, 9 years of teaching experience and 9% of the teachers on staff are first-year teachers.[3]
[edit] Feeder Patterns
Garland ISD is a Free Choice school district, which allows the parent to choose which school his or her children want to attend within the district.[6]
[edit] See also
[edit] References
- ^ GISD Leadership. Retrieved on 13 May 2008
- ^ a b c Staff For Bussey Middle School. Retrieved on 13 May 2008
- ^ a b c d e f g h i 2006-2007 TEA AEIS Campus Performance. Retrieved on 13 May 2008.
- ^ Bussey Middle School - Bell Schedule. Retrieved on 13 May 2008
- ^ a b c - Bussey Middle School - School Spirit & History. Retrieved on 13 May 2008
- ^ GISD - Choice of School. Retrieved on 13 May 2008
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| 2007 Texas Education Agency Accountability Rating |
| Exemplary | Recognized | Academically Acceptable | Academically Unacceptable | Not Rated: Other |
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| High schools | Garland | Lakeview Centennial | Naaman Forest | North Garland | Rowlett | Sachse | South Garland |
| Middle Schools | Austin | Classical Center at Brandenburg | Bussey | Coyle | Hudson | Jackson | Lyles | Memorial | O'Banion | Sam Houston | Schrade | Sellers | Webb |
| Elementary Schools | Abbett | Armstrong | Back | Beaver Technology Center | Bradfield | Bullock | Caldwell | Carver | Centerville | Classical Center at Vial | Club Hill | Cooper | Couch | Daugherty | Davis | Dorsey | Ethridge | Freeman | Giddens-Steadham | Golden Meadows | Handley | Heather Glen | Herfurth | Hickman | Hillside | Keeley | Kimberlin | Liberty Grove | Lister | Luna | Montclair | Northlake | Park Crest | Pearson | Roach | Rowlett | Sewell | Shorehaven | Shugart | Southgate | Spring Creek | Stephens | Toler | Walnut Glen | Watson | Weaver | Williams |
| Pre-Kindergarten schools | Florence Parsons Prekindergarten School | Gloria Cisneros PreKindergarten School |
