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#5011 of 8,552 schools in TX
Thomas J Rusk Middle
Middle School · Dallas ISD · Dallas, TX
A Dallas ISD middle school serving grades 6th – 8th.
2929 INWOOD RD, Dallas, TX 75235
- Math 28% vs TX 44% (2024)
- Reading 40% vs TX 54% (2024)
- 10.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Thomas J Rusk Middle score 34% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 35%).
2024 STAAR proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 14 points since 2020, reaching 34% in 2024.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 50% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 49% (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
93.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Thomas J Rusk Middle sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Dallas-Fort Worth map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 70Very Walkable
- Transit 62Good Transit
- Bike 62Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,021/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Dallas), 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
$60,817
Median home value
$283,000
Median rent
$1,631/mo
College educated
44.6%
Homeownership
22.8%
Poverty rate
16.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 75235; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas Hybrid Preparatory at Stephen J HayEnrollment path unverified | 9.7 | 3–8 | 1.4 mi | 148 | Compare → |
| Henry W Longfellow Career Exploration AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 9.3 | 6–8 | 1.8 mi | 431 | Compare → |
| Sudie L Williams Talented and Gifted AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 8.4 | 4–8 | 2.1 mi | 442 | Compare → |
| Uplift Williams Preparatory MiddleCharter · enrollment unverified | 3.5 | 6–8 | 2.1 mi | 532 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Dallas ISD
- Schools in district
- 240
- Rank in district
- #175 of 235
- District spending per student
- $14,470NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 18.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Thomas J Rusk Middle is listed in DALLAS ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Thomas J Rusk Middle
Thomas J Rusk Middle is a public middle school in Dallas, TX, part of Dallas ISD, serving approximately 378 students in grades 6th-8th with a 10.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10 and ranks #5,011 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Thomas J Rusk Middle
What grades does Thomas J Rusk Middle serve?
Thomas J Rusk Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Thomas J Rusk Middle?
Thomas J Rusk Middle has an enrollment of approximately 378 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Thomas J Rusk Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Thomas J Rusk Middle is 10.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Thomas J Rusk Middle rank in TX?
Thomas J Rusk Middle ranks #5,011 of 8,552 schools in TX.
What is Thomas J Rusk Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Thomas J Rusk Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 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 Thomas J Rusk Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Thomas J Rusk Middle has 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Thomas J Rusk Middle a charter school?
No, Thomas J Rusk Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Thomas J Rusk Middle a Title I school?
No, Thomas J Rusk Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Thomas J Rusk Middle?
93.1% of students at Thomas J Rusk Middle 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
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 378
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 35
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Dallas County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 39.4%
- Phone
- (972) 925-2000
- Area population (ZIP 75235)
- 19,067
- Area average commute
- 19.1 min
- Area median age
- 31.1
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 75235; 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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