Very Good
#3139 of 8,552 schools in TX
Top 37% in state
- Math 41% vs TX 44% (2024)
- Reading 52% vs TX 54% (2024)
- 12.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Rusk EL score 46% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 43%).
2024 STAAR proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 6 points since 2020, to 47% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 66% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 70% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
73.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Rusk 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 53Somewhat Walkable
- City Safety: Elevated1,077/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Rusk), 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
$64,672
Median home value
$158,800
Median rent
$911/mo
College educated
12.2%
Homeownership
77.3%
Poverty rate
12.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 75785; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
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No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Rusk ISD
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #2 of 5
- District spending per student
- $12,789NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 17.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Rusk EL is listed in RUSK ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Rusk EL
Rusk EL is a public elementary school in Rusk, TX, part of Rusk ISD, serving approximately 329 students in grades 2nd-3rd with a 12.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10 and ranks #3,139 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 66% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Rusk EL
What grades does Rusk EL serve?
Rusk EL serves students in grades 2nd through 3rd.
How many students attend Rusk EL?
Rusk EL has an enrollment of approximately 329 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rusk EL?
The student-teacher ratio at Rusk EL is 12.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Rusk EL rank in TX?
Rusk EL ranks #3,139 of 8,552 schools in TX.
What is Rusk EL's MySchoolScout rating?
Rusk EL has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 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 Rusk EL?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Rusk EL has 66% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Rusk EL a charter school?
No, Rusk EL is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Rusk EL a Title I school?
No, Rusk EL is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Rusk EL?
73.6% of students at Rusk 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
- 2nd – 3rd
- Enrollment
- 329
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 26
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Cherokee County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 8.8%
- Phone
- (903) 683-2595
- Area population (ZIP 75785)
- 10,769
- Area average commute
- 31.8 min
- Area median age
- 41
Official sources & links
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 75785; 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
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