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Rugel Elementary School

2701 Sybil Dr
Mesquite, TX 75149
(School attendance zone shown in map)
4/
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Bottom 50%
Serving 331 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Rugel Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 331 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 87%
  • : Bottom 50% in TX
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Rugel Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:

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Attribute
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Rugel Elementary School's student population of 331 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
331 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Rugel Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Rugel Elementary School is 0.64, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (TX)
#5520 out of 8188 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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35-39%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Rugel Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
35-39%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Rugel Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
30-39%
46%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Rugel Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
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Hispanic
47%
53%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Rugel Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
35%
13%
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White
13%
26%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Rugel Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Texas.
0.64
This chart displays the diversity score of Rugel Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
78%
57%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Rugel Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Rugel Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Rugel Elementary School's ranking?
Rugel Elementary School is ranked #5520 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Rugel Elementary School?
331 students attend Rugel Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Rugel Elementary School students are Hispanic, 35% of students are Black, 13% of students are White, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Rugel Elementary School?
Rugel Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Rugel Elementary School offer ?
Rugel Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Rugel Elementary School part of?
Rugel Elementary School is part of Mesquite Independent School District.

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5   12/19/2014
I love this school because the teacher's are amazing. I went their k-6
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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 331 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 87%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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