Serving 803 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Rutherford Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 54% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 56% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 803 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 90%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 54% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 56% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Rutherford Elementary serves the eastern part of Mesquite, TX, covering an attendance zone of approximately 1 square mile. Families within this area typically have a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 0.7 miles from the school to the zone's edge and a furthest distance of 1 mile.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Rutherford Elementary School's student population of 803 students has grown by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 51 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
803 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
51 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Rutherford Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Rutherford Elementary School is 0.51, 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
#2262 out of 8096 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
68%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
16%
13%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
10%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)13.2%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
77%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Rutherford Elementary School's ranking?
Rutherford Elementary School is ranked #2262 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Rutherford Elementary School often compared to?
Rutherford Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Moss Elementary School, Pioneer Technology (Ptaa) Mesquite by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 56% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Rutherford Elementary School?
803 students attend Rutherford Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Rutherford Elementary School students are Hispanic, 16% of students are Black, 10% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Rutherford Elementary School?
Rutherford Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Rutherford Elementary School offer ?
Rutherford Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Rutherford Elementary School part of?
Rutherford Elementary School is part of Mesquite Independent School District.
In what neighborhood is Rutherford Elementary School located?
Rutherford Elementary School is located in the Rutherford Park Estates neighborhood of Mesquite, TX.
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