C
Below Average
58/100

Thomas J Rusk Middle

📚 06 – 08 🏫 Middle
📍 2929 INWOOD RD, Dallas, TX 75235
Overall
C
58/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
D
2.1 grade levels below the U.S. average · 13th percentile in Texas
Growth
B
Students gain 1.10 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 63rd percentile
Resources
A+
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Texas schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

58
Repit Score
out of 100
378
Students
enrolled
10.8:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$18K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%13/1002.1 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%63/100Students gain 1.10 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 1.03 in 2009–19; 75th percentile in Texas (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%96/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 94% students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Compared with Texas schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are −16 points worse than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Texas. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency21% (−19 pts vs. state avg 40%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2020–21
➗ Math proficiency20% (−15 pts vs. state avg 35%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2020–21

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Texas state test (2020–21), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
Black17%8%reading -13 pts, math -15 pts11th percentile (list)
Hispanic21%24%reading -12 pts, math -3 pts26th percentile (list)
Low-income21%20%reading -9 pts, math -5 pts24th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 2929 INWOOD RD
City Dallas
ZIP Code 75235
District 4816230
NCES School ID 481623001347
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 75235

Understanding the community around Thomas J Rusk Middle helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $57,744
Per Capita Income $34,743
Poverty Rate 14.5%
Households Earning $100K+ 23.4%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 41.5%
High School or Higher 77.9%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $244,500
Median Rent $1,526
Owner-Occupied 21.2%
Renter-Occupied 78.8%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Thomas J Rusk Middle.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 52.4%
Female 47.6%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino 66.4%
Black 29.9%
White 2.1%
Asian 1.1%
Two or More Races 0.5%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 378
Teachers (FTE) 35.0
Student:Teacher Ratio 10.8:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Thomas J Rusk Middle?
Thomas J Rusk Middle has a Repit School Score of 58 out of 100, earning a grade of C. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Thomas J Rusk Middle?
Thomas J Rusk Middle has 378 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.8:1.
What grades does Thomas J Rusk Middle serve?
Thomas J Rusk Middle serves grades 06 – 08 and is classified as a Middle. This is a public school.
How much funding does Thomas J Rusk Middle receive per student?
Thomas J Rusk Middle receives $18,024 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Thomas J Rusk Middle in 75235 ▼
Avg Home Value
$280,107
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,538
1-Year Change
+3.6%
% Renters
78.8%

Other Schools in 75235

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026