Rusk J High School
Tel:
(903) 683-2502
- Rusk J High School serves 479 students in grades 6-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50% (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 41% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 45%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- Rusk J High School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 15:1.
Top Placements
Rusk J High School places among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
- Category Attribute
- Student Attention Lowest teacher:student ratio (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Rusk J High School's student population of 479 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 37 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 479 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 37 teachers |
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School Comparison
- Rusk J High School is ranked within the top 50% of all 7,999 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The school's student:teacher ratio of 13:1 has decreased from 15:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Rusk J High School is 0.52, 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 | #3759 out of 7999 schools (Top 50%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 50% | 49% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 41% | 45% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 13:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | n/a | 4% |
| Hispanic | 16% | 52% |
| Black | 11% | 13% |
| White | 71% | 28% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 2% | 2% |
| Diversity Score | 0.52 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 52% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 7% | 6% |
| 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 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 | 310 students
0.3 miles
1143 Loop 343 W
Rusk, TX 75785
(903) 683-1726 0.3 4-5 310 - 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 | 407 students
1.4 miles
440 Collins St
Rusk, TX 75785
(903) 683-6106 1.4 PK-1 407 - Rusk Rusk High School Grades: 9-12 | 601 students
1.8 miles
495 Eagle Dr
Rusk, TX 75785
(903) 683-5401 1.8 9-12 601 - Alto Alto Elementary School Grades: PK-4 | 278 students
10.8 miles
236 Cr 2429
Alto, TX 75925
(936) 858-7170 10.8 PK-4 278
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