Excellent
#1274 of 8,552 schools in TX
Top 15% in state
West Rusk Middle
Middle School · West Rusk County Consolidated ISD · New London, TX
A West Rusk County Consolidated ISD middle school where students score 11 points above what's typical for similar communities.
P O BOX 168, New London, TX 75682
- Math 39% vs TX 44% (2024)
- Reading 64% vs TX 54% (2024)
- 13.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at West Rusk Middle score 52% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 41%).
2024 STAAR proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 28 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 52% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 60% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 66% (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
79.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where West 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.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 14Car-Dependent
- Bike 24Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,215/100K
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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
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from verified nearby records
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
West Rusk County Consolidated ISD
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #2 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 Middle is listed in WEST RUSK COUNTY CONSOLIDATED ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About West Rusk Middle
West Rusk Middle is a public middle school in New London, TX, part of West Rusk County Consolidated ISD, serving approximately 244 students in grades 6th-8th with a 13.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,274 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 60% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about West Rusk Middle
What grades does West Rusk Middle serve?
West Rusk Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend West Rusk Middle?
West Rusk Middle has an enrollment of approximately 244 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Rusk Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at West Rusk Middle is 13.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does West Rusk Middle rank in TX?
West Rusk Middle ranks #1,274 of 8,552 schools in TX.
What is West Rusk Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
West Rusk Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 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 Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, West Rusk Middle has 60% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is West Rusk Middle a charter school?
No, West Rusk Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is West Rusk Middle a Title I school?
No, West Rusk Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for West Rusk Middle?
79.5% of students at West 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
- 244
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 18
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Rusk County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 12.7%
- Phone
- (903) 392-7855
- Area population (ZIP 75682)
- 713
- Area median age
- 57.4
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 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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