Rusk EL

RUSK EL serves grades 2 and 3 in Rusk, Texas, with 329 students and a student-teacher ratio of 12.7:1. The school earns a composite score of 9.3 out of 10 — rated Exceptional — built on a 9.1 academic score and a standout 9.7 growth score. That growth figure is where RUSK EL separates itself.

Ranking #54 out of 8,547 public schools in Texas puts it in territory very few schools reach — it outperforms 99% of Texas schools across all grade levels. Among elementary schools specifically, it ranks #40 out of 4,678 statewide. For a public school serving just two grade levels in a small East Texas city, those numbers reflect consistent, measurable results rather than a statistical fluke.

The 12.7:1 student-teacher ratio keeps class sizes tight, supporting the individualized attention that likely drives the school's strong growth performance. RUSK EL also holds the top rank among all five schools in Rusk, making it the clear academic leader in its district. Parents prioritizing a school with documented student progress — not just solid baseline scores — will find RUSK EL's academic profile compelling.

The combination of high academic achievement and near-perfect growth scores is rare at any school level in Texas.

Located in a rural area, Rusk EL may involve longer commutes for some families. Rural schools often serve as community anchors and may have smaller class sizes, but parents should consider transportation logistics, after-school program availability, and access to specialized services.