Rusk J High School
Tel:
(903)683-2502
- Rusk J High School serves 509 students in grades 6-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 82% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 78%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 73% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 72%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 15:1.
- Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 72%.
School Overview
- Rusk J High School's student population of 509 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 36 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 509 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 36 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Rusk J High School's student:teacher ratio of 14:1 has stayed the same over five school years.
- The diversity score of Rusk J High School is 0.46, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.41. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (TX) |
| Overall School Rank | #3403 out of 7,879 schools (Top 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 82% | 78% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 73% | 72% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 15:1 |
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| Asian | n/a | 4% |
| Hispanic | 16% | 52% |
| Black | 11% | 13% |
| White | 71% | 28% |
| Two or more races | 2% | 2% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.46 | 0.41 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 55% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 5% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Rusk Isd School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, TX Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Rusk J High School is Rusk High School (1.8 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Compass Center (10.8 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Rusk Intermediate (0.3 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Rusk Rusk Intermediate Grades: 4-5 | 293 students
0.3 miles
1143 Loop 343 W
Rusk, TX 75785
(903)683-1726 0.3 4-5 293 - Rusk Rusk Elementary School Grades: 2-3 | 313 students
0.7 miles
300 N Henderson St
Rusk, TX 75785
(903)683-2595 0.7 2-3 313 - Rusk Rusk Primary Grades: PK-1 | 417 students
1.4 miles
440 Collins St
Rusk, TX 75785
(903)683-6106 1.4 PK-1 417 - Rusk Rusk High School Grades: 9-12 | 622 students
1.8 miles
495 Eagle Dr
Rusk, TX 75785
(903)683-5401 1.8 9-12 622 - Alto Alto Elementary School Grades: PK-4 | 256 students
10.8 miles
236 Cr 2429
Alto, TX 75925
(936)858-7170 10.8 PK-4 256
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