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West Rusk Int

Elementary School · West Rusk County Consolidated ISD · New London, TX

A West Rusk County Consolidated ISD elementary school where students score 6 points below what's typical for similar communities.

P O BOX 168, New London, TX 75682

  • Math 27% vs TX 44% (2024)
  • Reading 40% vs TX 54% (2024)
  • 11.9:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress6.0Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-3.74 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics4.4Below Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency27% (2024 STAAR)
Reading/ELA Proficiency40% (2024 STAAR)
Math vs. State Avg-16.6 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-14.3 pts
Overall Proficiency34% (2024 STAAR, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)40% (model expectation from 2024 STAAR)
vs. Expected-6.2 pts
Adjusted Percentile25th
Resources & Environment9.6Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio11.9:1
District spending per student$13,259
Chronic Absenteeism7.9%

Students at West Rusk Int score 34% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 40%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 STAAR proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.

Math Proficiency27%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
44%(2024 STAAR)
ELA Proficiency40%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
54%(2024 STAAR)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 44 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 34% recently.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
72%
ELA
83%
2010
Math
70%
ELA
84%
2011
Math
82%
ELA
84%
2012
Math
73%
ELA
81%
2013
Math
74%
ELA
72%
2014
Math
63%
ELA
70%
2015
Math
67%
ELA
66%
2016
Math
72%
ELA
71%
2017
Math
38%
ELA
44%
2018
Math
41%
ELA
44%
2019
Math
41%
ELA
44%
2020*
Math
29%
ELA
39%
2021*
Math
29%
ELA
39%
2022
Math
29%
ELA
51%
2024
Math
27%
ELA
40%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 54% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 61% (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

81.8%

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 West Rusk Int 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 14Car-Dependent
  • Bike 24Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated1,215/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (New London), 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

$50,398

Median home value

$185,800

College educated

18%

Homeownership

98.7%

Poverty rate

5.5%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 75682; 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

1 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Overton ELEnrollment path unverified7.8PK–53.0 mi262Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

West Rusk County Consolidated ISD

Schools in district
4
Rank in district
#4 of 4
District spending per student
$13,259NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
17.1%Census SAIPE · 2024

West Rusk Int is listed in WEST RUSK COUNTY CONSOLIDATED ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About West Rusk Int

West Rusk Int is a public elementary school in New London, TX, part of West Rusk County Consolidated ISD, serving approximately 203 students in grades 3rd-5th with a 11.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10 and ranks #4,645 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about West Rusk Int

What grades does West Rusk Int serve?

West Rusk Int serves students in grades 3rd through 5th.

How many students attend West Rusk Int?

West Rusk Int has an enrollment of approximately 203 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at West Rusk Int?

The student-teacher ratio at West Rusk Int is 11.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does West Rusk Int rank in TX?

West Rusk Int ranks #4,645 of 8,552 schools in TX.

What is West Rusk Int's MySchoolScout rating?

West Rusk Int has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 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 West Rusk Int?

Based on loaded state assessment records, West Rusk Int has 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is West Rusk Int a charter school?

No, West Rusk Int is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is West Rusk Int a Title I school?

No, West Rusk Int is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for West Rusk Int?

81.8% of students at West Rusk Int 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
3rd – 5th
Enrollment
203
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
17
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Rusk County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
7.9%
Area population (ZIP 75682)
713
Area median age
57.4
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 75682; 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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