Top Rankings
Joshua Independent School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 6,020 students in Joshua Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Texas.
Public Schools in Joshua Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 54% (versus the Texas public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
11 Schools
9,320 Schools
# Students
6,020 Students
5,529,984 Students
# Teachers
420 Teachers
374,844 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Joshua Independent School District, which is ranked #225 of all 1,196 school districts in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 97% has increased from 95% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#236 out of 1204 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
46%
Graduation Rate
97%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.54
0.64
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
1%
6%
% Hispanic
36%
53%
% Black
2%
13%
% White
58%
25%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $11,481 in this school district is less than the state median of $13,387. The school district revenue/student has declined by 8% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $10,492 is less than the state median of $14,116. The school district spending/student has declined by 8% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$69 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$63 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$11,481
$13,387
Spending / Student
$10,492
$14,116
Best Joshua Independent School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
North Joshua Elementary School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
100 S Ranchway
Burleson, TX 76028
(817) 202-2500
Burleson, TX 76028
(817) 202-2500
Grades: PK-5
| 711 students
Rank: #22.
Tom And Nita Nichols Middle School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2845 Fm 731
Burleson, TX 76028
(817) 202-2500
Burleson, TX 76028
(817) 202-2500
Grades: 6-8
| 604 students
Rank: #33.
Joshua H S Ninth Grade Campus
(Math: 59% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1035 S Broadway
Joshua, TX 76058
(817) 202-2500
Joshua, TX 76058
(817) 202-2500
Grades: 9-10
| 480 students
Rank: #44.
A G Elder Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
513 Henderson St
Joshua, TX 76058
(817) 202-2500
Joshua, TX 76058
(817) 202-2500
Grades: PK-5
| 670 students
Rank: #55.
Plum Creek Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
500 Plum St
Joshua, TX 76058
(817) 202-2500
Joshua, TX 76058
(817) 202-2500
Grades: PK-5
| 444 students
Rank: #66.
H D Staples Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
505 S Main
Joshua, TX 76058
(817) 202-2500
Joshua, TX 76058
(817) 202-2500
Grades: PK-5
| 431 students
Rank: #77.
R C Loflin Middle School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6801 Cr 1902
Joshua, TX 76058
(817) 202-2500
Joshua, TX 76058
(817) 202-2500
Grades: 6-8
| 730 students
Rank: #88.
New Horizon High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
603 Plum St
Joshua, TX 76058
(817) 202-2500
Joshua, TX 76058
(817) 202-2500
Grades: 10-12
| 33 students
Rank: #99.
Joshua High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
909 S Broadway
Joshua, TX 76058
(817) 202-2500
Joshua, TX 76058
(817) 202-2500
Grades: 9-12
| 1,287 students
Rank: #1010.
Caddo Grove Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
7301 Fm 1902
Joshua, TX 76058
(817) 202-2500
Joshua, TX 76058
(817) 202-2500
Grades: PK-5
| 629 students
Rank: n/an/a
Johnson County J J A E P
Alternative School
1102 E Kilpatrick St
Cleburne, TX 76031
(817) 556-6070
Cleburne, TX 76031
(817) 556-6070
Grades: 10-11
| 1 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Joshua Independent School District?
Joshua Independent School District manages 11 public schools serving 6,020 students.
What is the rank of Joshua Independent School District?
Joshua Independent School District is ranked #225 out of 1,196 school districts in Texas (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Texas school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest science proficiency (Top 20%), Highest graduation rate (Top 5%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Joshua Independent School District?
58% of Joshua Independent School District students are White, 36% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Joshua Independent School District?
Joshua Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Joshua Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $10,492 is less than the state median of $14,116. The school district spending/student has declined by 8% over four school years.
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