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#3466 of 8,552 schools in TX

Top 41% in state

Rush EL

Elementary School · Lubbock ISD · Lubbock, TX

A Lubbock ISD elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 5th.

4702 15TH ST, Lubbock, TX 79416

  • Math 40% vs TX 44% (2024)
  • Reading 46% vs TX 54% (2024)
  • 13.1:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress6.7Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-3.5 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics6.3Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency40% (2024 STAAR)
Reading/ELA Proficiency46% (2024 STAAR)
Math vs. State Avg-3.6 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-8.3 pts
Overall Proficiency43% (2024 STAAR, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)43% (model expectation from 2024 STAAR)
vs. Expected+0.5 pts
Adjusted Percentile46th
Resources & Environment8.4Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio13.1:1
District spending per student$12,692
Chronic Absenteeism17.5%

Students at Rush EL score 43% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 43%).

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2024 STAAR proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.

Math Proficiency40%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
44%(2024 STAAR)
ELA Proficiency46%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
54%(2024 STAAR)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 42 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 43% recently.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
82%
ELA
87%
2010
Math
87%
ELA
92%
2011
Math
92%
ELA
92%
2012
Math
82%
ELA
77%
2013
Math
77%
ELA
82%
2014
Math
67%
ELA
82%
2015
Math
72%
ELA
82%
2016
Math
87%
ELA
82%
2017
Math
47%
ELA
52%
2018
Math
52%
ELA
47%
2019
Math
52%
ELA
47%
2020*
Math
47%
ELA
47%
2021*
Math
47%
ELA
47%
2022
Math
51%
ELA
57%
2024
Math
40%
ELA
46%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 65% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 68% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 30 test records from TX state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

74.8%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Rush EL sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 40Car-Dependent
  • Transit 25Some Transit
  • Bike 40Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High3,473/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Lubbock), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$65,200

Median home value

$196,900

Median rent

$1,269/mo

College educated

38.6%

Homeownership

48.3%

Poverty rate

21.3%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 79416; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Mrs. Os at AgapePrivate · tuitionNot ratedPK–K0.5 mi22Compare →
Hardwick ELEnrollment path unverified7.6PK–51.0 mi514Compare →
Lubbock Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition5.8privatePK–121.5 mi311Compare →
Overton ELEnrollment path unverified7.1PK–51.5 mi255Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Lubbock ISD

Schools in district
49
Rank in district
#21 of 48
District spending per student
$12,692NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
19.3%Census SAIPE · 2024

Rush EL is listed in LUBBOCK ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Rush EL

Rush EL is a public elementary school in Lubbock, TX, part of Lubbock ISD, serving approximately 314 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 13.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10 and ranks #3,466 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 65% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Rush EL

What grades does Rush EL serve?

Rush EL serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend Rush EL?

Rush EL has an enrollment of approximately 314 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Rush EL?

The student-teacher ratio at Rush EL is 13.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Rush EL rank in TX?

Rush EL ranks #3,466 of 8,552 schools in TX.

What is Rush EL's MySchoolScout rating?

Rush EL has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Rush EL?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Rush EL has 65% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Rush EL a charter school?

No, Rush EL is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Rush EL a Title I school?

No, Rush EL is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Rush EL?

74.8% of students at Rush EL qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
314
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
24
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Lubbock County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
17.5%
Area population (ZIP 79416)
36,461
Area average commute
15.6 min
Area median age
28.6
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2024 STAAR · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 STAAR. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2024 STAAR · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 STAAR. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 79416; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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