Rusk Elementary School
Rusk Elementary School serves 313 students in grades 2-3.
Rusk Elementary School placed in the top 30% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 49%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 45%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 72% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Rusk Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
- Category Attribute
- Student Attention Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 20%)
School Overview
Rusk Elementary School's student population of 313 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 2-3 |
| Total Students | 313 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 25 teachers |
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School Comparison
Rusk Elementary School is ranked within the top 30% of all 7,999 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Rusk Elementary School is 0.53, 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.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (TX) |
Overall Testing Rank | #1959 out of 7999 schools (Top 30%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 55-59% | 49% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 50-54% | 45% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 13:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 4% |
| Hispanic | 17% | 52% |
| Black | 13% | 13% |
| White | 65% | 28% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 5% | 2% |
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Diversity Score | 0.53 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 60% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 11% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Rusk Independent School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, TX Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Rusk Elementary School is Rusk High School (1.2 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Rusk J High School (0.7 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Rusk Intermediate (0.4 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Rusk Rusk Intermediate Math: 51% | Reading: 49%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: 4-5 | 310 students10
0.4 miles
1143 Loop 343 W
Rusk, TX 75785
(903) 683-1726 0.4 4-5 310 - Rusk Rusk J High School Math: 50% | Reading: 41%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: 6-8 | 479 students10
0.7 miles
1345 S Main St
Rusk, TX 75785
(903) 683-2502 0.7 6-8 479 - Rusk Rusk Primary Grades: PK-1 | 407 students
0.8 miles
440 Collins St
Rusk, TX 75785
(903) 683-6106 0.8 PK-1 407 - Rusk Rusk High School Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: 9-12 | 601 students10
1.2 miles
495 Eagle Dr
Rusk, TX 75785
(903) 683-5401 1.2 9-12 601 - Alto Alto Elementary School Math: 50-54% | Reading: 25-29%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-4 | 278 students10
10.2 miles
236 Cr 2429
Alto, TX 75925
(936) 858-7170 10.2 PK-4 278
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