Thomas J Rusk Middle
Dallas, TX · Dallas ISD · Grades 6-8
1,305th of 1,701 Texas middle schools statewide · better than 23%· Stable
Thomas J Rusk Middle ranking
SchoolRow ranks Thomas J Rusk Middle 1,305th of 1,701 Texas middle schools for 2024–25, based on STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) English and Math results — better than 23% of middle schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 26th in 2019 to 23th in 2025.
Thomas J Rusk Middle test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) · 331 students tested
Thomas J Rusk Middle students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 378 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 73.8% | 66.4% | ▼ 7.4 pts | |
| Black | 20.9% | 29.9% | ▲ 9.0 pts | |
| White | 2.1% | 2.1% | 0.0 pts | |
| Asian | 2.6% | 1.1% | ▼ 1.5 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.6% | 0.5% | ▼ 0.1 pts |
Homes near Thomas J Rusk Middle
Typical home value $283K in zip 75235 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Middle schools near Thomas J Rusk Middle
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 8Dallas Hybrid Preparatory at Stephen J HayDallas ISD · 1.4 mi away468th of 1,701
ELA 69% · Math 45% - 10Henry W Longfellow Career Exploration AcademyDallas ISD · 1.8 mi away33rd of 1,701
ELA 94% · Math 77% - 10Sudie L Williams Talented and Gifted AcademyDallas ISD · 2.1 mi away1st of 1,701
ELA 100% · Math 96% - 6Uplift Williams Prep MiddleUplift Education · 2.1 mi away · charter815th of 1,701
ELA 46% · Math 49% - 10William B Travis Vanguard Acad of Academically TagDallas ISD · 2.5 mi away2nd of 1,701
ELA 100% · Math 93% - 10Highland Park MiddleHighland Park ISD · 2.7 mi away12th of 1,701
ELA 91% · Math 90% - 10Mcculloch IntHighland Park ISD · 2.7 mi away11th of 1,701
ELA 94% · Math 87% - 7Alex W Spence Talented/Gifted AcademyDallas ISD · 2.9 mi away587th of 1,701
ELA 62% · Math 45%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Thomas J Rusk Middle in?
Thomas J Rusk Middle is part of the Dallas ISD district in Dallas, Texas.
Is Thomas J Rusk Middle a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Thomas J Rusk Middle 1,305th of 1,701 Texas middle schools (better than 23% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR)).
What is the racial makeup of Thomas J Rusk Middle?
Hispanic 66%, Black 30%, White 2%, Asian 1% (378 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Thomas J Rusk Middle cost?
The typical home value in zip code 75235 is $283K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR), low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.