Thomas J Rusk Middle

Thomas J Rusk Middle School serves 378 students in grades 6-8 in Dallas, offering a focused learning environment with a notably small student-teacher ratio of 10.8:1. With 35 full-time equivalent teachers, the school provides personalized attention that many larger middle schools cannot match. This regular public school has earned recognition for its performance, ranking #422 out of 8,598 schools statewide and placing in the 95th percentile among Texas schools, while maintaining a solid MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10.

The school draws from a diverse community in the 75235 ZIP code area, where families represent a range of economic backgrounds. The neighborhood reflects a mix of working professionals and families, with 42% of residents holding bachelor's degrees or higher and a median household income of $57,744. Local home values average $244,500, indicating a stable residential area that values education and community investment.

Located on Inwood Road, Thomas J Rusk Middle School operates within Dallas's dynamic urban landscape, providing students with access to the cultural and educational resources of a major metropolitan area while maintaining the close-knit feel that comes with its manageable size and strong teacher-to-student relationships.