Serving 378 students in grades 6-8, Thomas J Rusk Middle 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 29% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 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 75% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 378 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Minority Enrollment: 98%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in TX
Math Proficiency
: 29% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 38% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Thomas J Rusk Middle 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 Thomas J Rusk Middle School is 0.48, 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.
Thomas J Rusk Middle School is ranked #6387 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?
29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 38% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Thomas J Rusk Middle School?
378 students attend Thomas J Rusk Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Thomas J Rusk Middle School students are Hispanic, 30% 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 Thomas J Rusk Middle School?
Thomas J Rusk Middle School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Thomas J Rusk Middle School offer ?
Thomas J Rusk Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Thomas J Rusk Middle School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 378 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Minority Enrollment: 98%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 29% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 38% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
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