Joshua Independent School District

310 E 18th St
Joshua, TX 76058-3110
(District boundaries shown in map)
8/
10
Top 30%

Top Rankings

Joshua Independent School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Texas for:

Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 6,026 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 44%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 76% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
10 Schools
9,283 Schools
# Students
6,026 Students
5,544,466 Students
# Teachers
372 Teachers
369,214 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Joshua Independent School District, which is ranked #241 of all 1,194 school districts in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 97% has increased from 95% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (TX)
#244 out of 1202 school districts
(Top 30%)
54%
44%
59%
51%
57%
46%
(21-22)
97%
90%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.55
0.64
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
6%
% Hispanic
38%
54%
% Black
3%
13%
% White
56%
24%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $11,469 in this school district is less than the state median of $13,352. The school district revenue/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $10,482 is less than the state median of $14,079. The school district spending/student has declined by 7% over four school years.
This School District
This State (TX)
Total Revenue
$69 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$63 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$11,469
$13,352
Spending / Student
$10,482
$14,079

Best Joshua Independent School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
North Joshua Elementary School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
100 S Ranchway
Burleson, TX 76028
(817) 202-2500
Gr: PK-5 | 733 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #22.
Tom And Nita Nichols Middle School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2845 Fm 731
Burleson, TX 76028
(817) 202-2500
Gr: 6-8 | 654 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #33.
Plum Creek Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
500 Plum St
Joshua, TX 76058
(817) 202-2500
Gr: PK-5 | 446 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #44.
A G Elder Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
513 Henderson St
Joshua, TX 76058
(817) 202-2500
Gr: PK-5 | 670 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #55.
Joshua H S Ninth Grade Campus
(Math: 52% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1035 S Broadway
Joshua, TX 76058
(817) 202-2500
Gr: 9 | 467 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #66.
R C Loflin Middle School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
6801 Cr 1902
Joshua, TX 76058
(817) 202-2500
Gr: 6-8 | 696 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #77.
H D Staples Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
505 S Main
Joshua, TX 76058
(817) 202-2500
Gr: PK-5 | 406 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #88.
New Horizon High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
603 Plum St
Joshua, TX 76058
(817) 202-2500
Gr: 9-12 | 30 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #99.
Caddo Grove Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
7301 Fm 1902
Joshua, TX 76058
(817) 202-2500
Gr: PK-5 | 611 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #1010.
Joshua High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
909 S Broadway
Joshua, TX 76058
(817) 202-2500
Gr: 9-12 | 1,313 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 41%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Joshua Independent School District?
Joshua Independent School District manages 10 public schools serving 6,026 students.
What is the rank of Joshua Independent School District?
Joshua Independent School District is ranked #241 out of 1,194 school districts in Texas (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Texas school districts for: Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest science proficiency (Top 20%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Joshua Independent School District?
56% of Joshua Independent School District students are White, 38% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, 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 16:1, which is higher 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 $10,482 is less than the state median of $14,079. The school district spending/student has declined by 7% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 10 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 6,026 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 44%
  • : 97% (Btm 50% in TX)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 54% (Top 20%)
  • : 59% (Top 30%)
  • : 57% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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