B+
Above Average
84/100

Rusk J H

📚 06 – 08 🏫 Middle 💎 Hidden Gem
📍 1345 S MAIN ST, Rusk, TX 75785
Overall
B+
84/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
B
0.5 grade levels below the U.S. average · 58th percentile in Texas
Growth
A
Students gain 1.20 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 82nd percentile
Resources
B+
Class size, funding, school size and type

💎 Hidden gem

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

84
Repit Score
out of 100
493
Students
enrolled
13.7:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$13K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%58/1000.5 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%82/100Students gain 1.20 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 1.25 in 2009–19; 85th percentile in Texas (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%81/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

💎 Hidden gem. Most students here come from low-income families, yet they learn faster than the national average — 1.20 grade levels a year in 2022–25, and above average before the pandemic too. Growth like this is the clearest sign of what a school adds.

Students served: 62% 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 +6 points better 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 proficiency41% (+1 pts vs. state avg 40%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2020–21
➗ Math proficiency40% (+5 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
White42%42%reading -13 pts, math -12 pts34th percentile (list)
Black45%25%reading +15 pts, math +2 pts78th percentile (list)
Hispanic37%42%reading +4 pts, math +15 pts75th percentile (list)
Low-income37%37%reading +7 pts, math +12 pts79th 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 1345 S MAIN ST
City Rusk
ZIP Code 75785
District 4838360
NCES School ID 483836004275
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 75785

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

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $61,815
Per Capita Income $24,204
Poverty Rate 12.5%
Households Earning $100K+ 26.3%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 11.7%
High School or Higher 76.9%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $137,100
Median Rent $854
Owner-Occupied 76.0%
Renter-Occupied 24.0%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Rusk J H.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 56.6%
Female 43.4%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 64.3%
Hispanic/Latino 17.9%
Black 10.3%
Two or More Races 6.7%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian 0.6%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 493
Teachers (FTE) 36.0
Student:Teacher Ratio 13.7:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Rusk J H?
Rusk J H has a Repit School Score of 84 out of 100, earning a grade of B+. 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 Rusk J H?
Rusk J H has 493 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.7:1.
What grades does Rusk J H serve?
Rusk J H serves grades 06 – 08 and is classified as a Middle. This is a public school.
How much funding does Rusk J H receive per student?
Rusk J H receives $12,934 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is around the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Rusk J H in 75785 ▼
Avg Home Value
$204,554
Avg Monthly Rent
$873
1-Year Change
-5.9%
% Renters
24.0%

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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