What Burleson ISD does

Burleson Independent School District (BISD) is a public K-12 school district operating under Texas Education Agency jurisdiction and headquartered at 1160 SW Wilshire Blvd, Burleson, Texas. The district serves approximately 12,600 Pre-K through Grade 12 students across 18 campuses in portions of Tarrant and Johnson Counties, supported by roughly 1,500 staff members of which approximately 60% serve as classroom instructional employees. BISD was founded in 1968 and is governed by a seven-member elected Board of Trustees serving three-year terms.

The district operates a portfolio of educational programs spanning traditional neighborhood schools and a "Schools of Choice" system that includes six themed elementary academies (Arts at Bransom, Leadership & Technology at Mound, Sports & Wellness at Frazier, Norwood Environmental Science Academy, STEAM at Stribling, Academy at Nola Dunn), secondary choice schools (STEAM Middle School, Game Development Design School grades 6-12), and Burleson Collegiate High School as an early college pathway. Advanced Academics include AP courses, dual credit partnerships with Hill College and the University of Texas at Austin OnRamps program, gifted and talented services, and credit-by-exam acceleration. Career & Technical Education spans 12 career clusters. The underlying technology stack comprises Schoology (LMS), Skyward (student information system), SchoolMint (online enrollment and lottery), Incident IQ (IT helpdesk), Rank ONE Sport (athletics scheduling), AudioEye (accessibility), Weglot (translation), Finalsite (web CMS), and a 1:1 student device program.

BISD is a government state entity rather than a commercial enterprise. Revenue is sourced from local property taxes (2025 rate of $1.2552 per $100 of assessed valuation, reduced from $1.4946 in 2021), Texas Foundation School Program per-student funding tied to average daily attendance, federal programs (Title I, Title II, IDEA), and ancillary streams such as athletic gate receipts (All-Sports Passes, Gold Cards for seniors 65+, Red/White/Blue passes for first responders and military), student insurance partnerships, and AP exam fees. Distribution occurs through zoned neighborhood enrollment, lottery-based choice school applications, and out-of-district transfers. The district is the recipient of a Texas Art Education Association District of Distinction Award for five consecutive years (as of 2025) and operates under a District of Innovation Plan (originally approved March 2017, renewed 2022) granting flexibility from select Texas Education Code requirements.

Name

Burleson ISD

Legal name

Burleson Independent School District

Website

https://burlesonisd.net

Company type

Private

Founded year

1968

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Burleson ISD is a public K-12 school district serving approximately 12,600 students across 18 campuses in Burleson, Texas, funded by property taxes, state per-pupil allocations, and federal grants. It offers Schools of Choice academies, dual credit, CTE, and athletics under Texas Education Agency oversight.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

K-12 Public Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110), Elementary and Secondary Schools (61111), Educational Services (61)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public Elementary Schools (EDAJAAAB)

akta.pro secondary industry

Specialized Programs & Classrooms (Autism, Emotional/Behavioral, Intellectual/Developmental, Multi-Disability) (EDAJAKAH)

Keywords

• K-12 public education
• School district services
• Dual credit courses
• Career technical education
• Specialized academy programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Burleson

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices19 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Property Tax Revenue: BISD collects property taxes from residents within the district boundaries. The approved tax rate for 2025 is $1.2552 per $100 of assessed valuation. Tax history shows rates have decreased from $1.4946 (2021) to $1.2552 (2025).
2. State Funding (Foundation School Program): Texas Education Agency provides per-student funding through the Foundation School Program based on average daily attendance and weighted enrollment formulas.
3. Federal Funding: Federal grants and programs including Title I, Title II, IDEA (Special Education), and other federal education program funding.
4. Athletic Event Revenue: Revenue from athletic event tickets, All-Sports Passes, Gold Cards for senior citizens over 65, and Red White and Blue passes for first responders and military personnel.
5. Student Insurance Programs: Partnership with Texas Kids First providing low-cost accident and health insurance alternatives for parents with school-aged children.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Burleson ISD is a public K-12 school district delivering full pre-kindergarten through 12th-grade education to more than 12,600 students across 18 schools in Johnson and Tarrant Counties, Texas. Core offerings include traditional neighborhood schools, a Schools of Choice portfolio with themed academies (Arts, Leadership & Technology, Sports & Wellness, Environmental Science, STEAM), dual credit/early college pathways, 12 CTE career clusters, UIL athletics, esports, fine arts, gifted and special education services, and a 1:1 student device program.

Product overview

Burleson ISD is a public school district serving over 12,600 students across 18 schools, offering a diverse portfolio of educational programs, specialized academies, and student activities. The district operates Schools of Choice with themed elementary academies (arts, leadership & technology, sports & wellness, environmental science, STEAM) and secondary options including STEAM Middle School, Game Development Design School, and Burleson Collegiate High School. Career & Technical Education spans 12 career clusters with industry certifications, while Advanced Academics provides AP courses, dual credit through Hill College and UT Austin OnRamps, and gifted/talented programs. Athletics includes UIL sports at four campuses plus esports and a sports medicine program. Fine Arts and Film Festival round out creative offerings. The district's BISD 1:You program provides one-to-one device access, with Schoology as the learning management system.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Burleson High School (BHS): High school campus at 100 Elk Dr., 817-245-0000
• Centennial High School (CHS)
• Burleson Collegiate High School
• Crossroads High School
• Game Development Design School (GDDS)
• Hughes Middle School
• Kerr Middle School
• STEAM Middle School
• Academy at Nola Dunn
• Academy of the Arts at Bransom
• Academy of Leadership & Technology at Mound
• Academy of Sports & Wellness at Frazier
• Brock Elementary
• Clinkscale Elementary
• Hajek Elementary
• Norwood Environmental Science Academy
• STEAM Academy at Stribling
• Taylor Elementary

Products and services

• BISD 1:You Program One-to-one device initiative providing each student with a personal computing device for learning across the district.
• Schools of Choice Program Specialized academy program allowing families to select schools matching student interests and talents, including themed elementary schools and secondary academies across BISD.
• Advanced Academics Gifted and talented programs including AP courses, dual credit partnerships with Hill College and UT Austin OnRamps, credit by exam, and academic acceleration opportunities for high-achieving students.
• Dual Credit / Dual Enrollment College-level courses taught at BISD high schools through partnerships with Hill College and University of Texas at Austin OnRamps, earning both high school and college credit simultaneously.
• Career & Technical Education (CTE) Programs Programs of study across 12 career clusters including Agriculture, Architecture & Construction, Arts, Business, Education, Engineering, Health Science, Hospitality, Human Services, Information Technology, Law, and Transportation, preparing students for workforce and post-secondary credentials.
• Athletics / Interscholastic Activities Comprehensive UIL athletics program including football, basketball, volleyball, track, cross country, and other sanctioned sports at high schools and middle schools, supported by sports medicine, training, and event operations.
• Esports Program Competitive esports program offering participation in gaming activities and competitions for students across district campuses, with information hub at bisd.gg.
• Fine Arts Fine arts program including visual arts, music, theater, and dance across all grade levels, recognized with the Texas Art Education Association District of Distinction award for five consecutive years.
• Film Festival Annual film festival showcasing student-produced films as part of the CTE creative arts pathway within Burleson ISD.
• Game Development Design School (GDDS) Specialized secondary school focused on game development and design serving grades 6-12 with emphasis on technology and design skills.
• Burleson Collegiate High School Early college high school allowing students to earn college credits while completing high school requirements, part of the Schools of Choice portfolio.
• STEAM Middle School Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics focused middle school operating as part of the Schools of Choice program.
• Elementary Choice Academies Six themed elementary academies including Academy at Nola Dunn, Academy of the Arts at Bransom, Academy of Leadership & Technology at Mound, Academy of Sports & Wellness at Frazier, Norwood Environmental Science Academy, and STEAM Academy at Stribling.
• District of Innovation Plan Five-year innovation plan providing BISD flexibility from certain Texas Education Code requirements (first day of instruction, minimum attendance, teacher contracts, certification, staff development, class size, and minimum instruction minutes) to personalize and enhance student learning.
• Sports Information Program Student program providing real-world experience in photography, videography, writing, and graphic design through coverage of high school sports for BISD.
• 6th Grade Pre-Athletics Physical education course preparing 6th-grade students for middle school athletics through sport-specific skills, conditioning, and character development curriculum.
• Gifted and Talented Education Instructional opportunities for students with significantly advanced general intellectual ability and/or subject matter aptitude in language arts, science, social studies, or mathematics.
• Special Education Services Comprehensive special education programs including Child Find, resources for parents, and support services for students with disabilities within Burleson ISD.

Quantifiable outcome

• Graduates with 21st Century problem solving and reasoning skills, ready to embrace their dynamic future
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration15 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Hill CollegecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDual credit partnership allowing students to take college courses that count toward both high school and college requirements. Courses taught by credentialed BISD teachers or college faculty during regular school hours. Successful completion earns high school credit and college credit simultaneously.
• University of Texas at Austin (OnRamps)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInnovative dual-enrollment program bringing rigorous courses aligned with UT Austin standards. Taught by OnRamps-certified high school teachers. Students completing spring college course receive three Texas Common Core credits guaranteed to transfer to any Texas public college or university.
• Texas Kids FirstminorOthersProvides online portal for parents to enroll in low-cost accident and health insurance alternatives for school-aged children. BISD does not carry medical insurance for students injured on school premises.
• College BoardcoreTechnology or IntegrationProvides Advanced Placement (AP) program including course curriculum standards, AP exams, and college credit policy search tools. More than 90% of colleges and universities offer credit for qualifying AP exam scores.
• University Interscholastic League (UIL)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGoverning body for extracurricular academic, athletic, and music competitions in Texas public schools. BISD participates in UIL-sanctioned sports, academic contests, and music competitions.
• Stephen Mackey (Two Words Program)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCharacter development curriculum used in the 6th Grade Pre-Athletics program. Weekly lessons focus on personal growth and development of student athletes.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Mansfield ISD: Neighboring Tarrant County public K-12 district of comparable suburban growth profile; directly competes for in-district families along the BISD boundary and is referenced in BISD's own board member background as a comparable employer of senior district talent.
• Crowley ISD: Adjacent Tarrant County public school district serving similar suburban demographics and grade span; competes head-to-head for residential growth and offers comparable UIL athletics, CTE, and dual-credit pathways.
• Joshua ISD: Adjacent Johnson County public K-12 district serving a similar suburban/rural transition profile; overlaps with BISD in southern Tarrant/northern Johnson County family migration patterns and competes for the same growth corridor.
• Cleburne ISD: Johnson County public K-12 district serving families along the same commuter belt south of Fort Worth; directly comparable in size, funding mix (property tax + state), and program breadth.
• Kennedale ISD: Small Tarrant County public K-12 district with similar suburban profile; comparable on funding model, UIL participation, and choice-program structure though smaller in scale.
• Everman ISD: Tarrant County public K-12 district operating under the same TEA accountability framework, with overlapping student demographics in the southern Fort Worth service area.

Regional players

• Aledo ISD: Parker County public K-12 district west of BISD; comparable suburban growth profile and similarly strong UIL athletics tradition, competes for relocating DFW families though outside BISD's direct geography.

Broad incumbents

• Arlington ISD: Larger urban Tarrant County public K-12 district that operates a portfolio of magnet/choice programs and dual-credit options comparable in structure (though at greater scale); benchmark for program breadth BISD aspires to.
• Fort Worth ISD: Large urban Tarrant County public K-12 district; while much larger and more urban, it sets the regulatory and funding context within which BISD operates and competes for boundary-adjacent households.

Others

• Texas Kids First: Insurance partner organization; not a direct competitor but an ecosystem participant that BISD formally integrates for student accident coverage, illustrating the type of education-services vendor adjacent to public K-12 operations.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/BurlesonISD
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@BurlesonISD/videos
• Facebookfacebook.com/burlesonindependentschooldistrict
• Instagraminstagram.com/burlesonisd/?hl=en
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/4010342

Compliance4 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles13 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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