Bullard Independent School District

Bullard Independent School District is a public school district based in Bullard, Texas (USA).

The district is located in southwestern Smith County and extends into a small portion of northwestern Cherokee County.

In 2009, the school district was rated "academically acceptable" by the Texas Education Agency.[1] In 2019 and 2022, the school district was given an overall accountability grade of "A" by the Texas Education Agency.[2][3] For the years 2023-2025, the school district was given an overall accountability grade of "B" by the Texas Education Agency.[4][5][6]

Schools

  • Bullard High School (Grades 9-12)
  • Bullard Middle School (Grades 7-8)
  • Bullard Intermediate School (Grades 5-6)
  • Bullard Elementary School (Grades 3-4)
  • Bullard Primary School (Grades 1-2)
  • Bullard Early Childhood School (Grades PK-K)[7]

In 2022, voters approved a combined $103 million bond measure to fund the construction of new sports complexes and a new 179,000-square-foot middle school campus in addition to renovations to existing district buildings. The new middle school will serve about 1,200 students in grades 6-8 and was expected to open in time for the start of the 2025-2026 academic year.[8] In May 2025, the school district announced delays to the new middle school opening, giving a new target opening date of January 2026.[9]

References

  1. ^ "2009 Accountability Rating System". Texas Education Agency. Archived from the original on October 25, 2015.
  2. ^ Texas Education Agency (August 2018). "2019 Accountability Overall Summary - Bullard ISD". rptsvr1.tea.texas.gov. Retrieved November 20, 2025.
  3. ^ Texas Education Agency (August 2022). "2022 Accountability Overall Summary - Bullard ISD". rptsvr1.tea.texas.gov. Retrieved November 20, 2025.
  4. ^ Texas Education Agency (April 2025). "2023 Accountability Rating Overall Summary - Bullard ISD". rptsvr1.tea.texas.gov. Retrieved November 20, 2025.
  5. ^ Texas Education Agency (August 2025). "2024 Accountability Rating Overall Summary - Bullard ISD". rptsvr1.tea.texas.gov. Retrieved November 20, 2025.
  6. ^ Texas Education Agency (August 2025). "2025 Accountability Rating Overall Summary - Bullard ISD". rptsvr1.tea.texas.gov. Retrieved November 20, 2025.
  7. ^ The Texas Tribune. "Bullard ISD". The Texas Tribune - Public Schools Explorer. Retrieved November 20, 2025.
  8. ^ Anderson, Ashlyn (April 3, 2025). "SNEAK PEEK: New Bullard Middle School on pace for Fall 2025 opening". KETK News. Retrieved November 19, 2025.
  9. ^ Gurley, Jack (May 15, 2025). "Bullard ISD delays opening of new middle school till 2026". KETK News. Retrieved November 20, 2025.