Serving 396 students in grades 6-8, Baylor College Of Medicine Biotech At Rusk ranks in the top 50% 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 34% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 42% (which is equal to the Texas state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 396 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 34% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 42% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Baylor College Of Medicine Biotech At Rusk's student population of 396 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
396 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Baylor College Of Medicine Biotech At Rusk ranks within the top 50% of all 8,079 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Baylor College Of Medicine Biotech At Rusk is 0.35, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#3517 out of 8079 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
78%
53%
Black
20%
13%
White
1%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
74%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Baylor College Of Medicine Biotech At Rusk's ranking?
Baylor College Of Medicine Biotech At Rusk is ranked #3517 out of 8,079 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Baylor College Of Medicine Biotech At Rusk often compared to?
Baylor College Of Medicine Biotech At Ruskis often viewed alongside schools like Lanier Middle School, Stevenson Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% TX state average), while 42% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% TX state average).
How many students attend Baylor College Of Medicine Biotech At Rusk?
396 students attend Baylor College Of Medicine Biotech At Rusk.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Baylor College Of Medicine Biotech At Rusk students are Hispanic, 20% of students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Baylor College Of Medicine Biotech At Rusk?
Baylor College Of Medicine Biotech At Rusk has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Baylor College Of Medicine Biotech At Rusk offer ?
Baylor College Of Medicine Biotech At Rusk offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Baylor College Of Medicine Biotech At Rusk part of?
Baylor College Of Medicine Biotech At Rusk is part of Houston ISD School District.
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