Original Research by School Decision on Bullard H S
Bullard High School serves grades nine through twelve in a town experiencing active growth. Bullard itself is on an upward trajectory—population has climbed meaningfully since 2020, and new residential subdivisions are actively marketing homes ranging from estate lots to garden communities. Employment among residents is also growing. The median home price in the area sits above the state benchmark and near the national one, and monthly rent is moderate relative to local incomes, making housing costs a meaningful but not extreme factor for families considering the district.
The high school enrolls just under nine hundred students, with ninth graders slightly more numerous than twelfth graders. About one-quarter of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. The student body is predominantly white, with smaller percentages of Hispanic, Black, and multiracial students. Data on special education enrollment and English learners was not available.
On state assessments administered in 2024-25, Bullard High's results show strength in some subjects and more modest performance in others. Science is notably strong, with nearly all students approaching proficiency and a substantial share reaching the mastery level. In English language arts, reading, and social studies, between seven and ten out of every ten students meet the state standard, and most others approach it. Math is the softer area: while most students approach proficiency, only about half meet the standard, and the mastery rate is low. Overall across all tested subjects, just over seven out of every ten students meet the standard. These are single-year figures, so a parent may want to ask the school about longer-term trends and what supports exist for students working toward or beyond grade-level math proficiency.
The data provided does not include a four-year graduation rate, enrollment in Advanced Placement or dual-credit pathways, course offerings, extracurricular programs, or details on school discipline and attendance. These are the kinds of specifics that shape daily experience and long-term outcomes, and a prospective family would want to request them directly from the school or district website.
Bullard ISD has undertaken a substantial capital investment. In 2022, voters approved a major bond package funding a new middle school, athletic and multipurpose facilities, and campus renovations. The new middle school opened in early 2026 and the district has reconfigured its grade spans: the former middle school is becoming an early childhood campus serving pre-K through first grade, while the elementary campus now houses grades two through five. This reshuffling means that each child's building assignment changes across nearly every grade level, a practical detail moving families should know upfront.
The district's property tax rate has actually fallen in recent years despite taking on bond debt. The M&O rate has dropped as property values have risen and state tax compression has taken effect, while the debt service rate sits at a fixed level tied to the 2022 bond. A 2024 refinancing also reduced the district's debt service costs. For a homeowner, this means the combined burden has eased even as new facilities come online—a relatively favorable tax trajectory for a district managing significant growth and capital investment.
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