BISD has been awarded 61 distinctions by the Texas Education Agency (TEA). In addition, Smithfield Middle School earned all seven Distinction Designations. 

Distinction Designations are awarded when a school or district shows exceptional achievement in certain areas. 

Eligible schools and districts can earn distinctions in the following areas: 

• Academic Achievement in English Language Arts/Reading (school only) 
• Academic Achievement in Mathematics (school only) 
• Academic Achievement in Science (school only) 
• Academic Achievement in Social Studies (school only) 
• Top 25 Percent: Comparative Academic Growth (school only) 
• Top 25 Percent: Comparative Closing the Gaps (school only) 
• Postsecondary Readiness (district and school)