Serving 341 students in grades 6-8, Baylor College Of Medicine Biotech Academy At Rusk ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 46% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 63% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 341 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 98%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 30% in TX
Math Proficiency
: 46% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 63% (Top 30%)
Science Proficiency
: 55-59% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Baylor College Of Medicine Biotech Academy At Rusk ranks within the top 30% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Baylor College Of Medicine Biotech Academy At Rusk is 0.34, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
46% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 63% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Baylor College Of Medicine Biotech Academy At Rusk?
341 students attend Baylor College Of Medicine Biotech Academy At Rusk.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Baylor College Of Medicine Biotech Academy At Rusk students are Hispanic, 16% of students are Black, 2% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Baylor College Of Medicine Biotech Academy At Rusk?
Baylor College Of Medicine Biotech Academy At Rusk has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Baylor College Of Medicine Biotech Academy At Rusk offer ?
Baylor College Of Medicine Biotech Academy At Rusk offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Baylor College Of Medicine Biotech Academy At Rusk part of?
In what neighborhood is Baylor College Of Medicine Biotech Academy At Rusk located?
Baylor College Of Medicine Biotech Academy At Rusk is located in the South Central Houston neighborhood of Houston, TX. There are 16 other public schools located in South Central Houston.
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Quick Stats (2024-25)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 341 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 98%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 30%
Math Proficiency
: 46% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 63% (Top 30%)
Science Proficiency
: 55-59% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
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