Rugel El
Mesquite, TX · Mesquite ISD · Grades K-5
3,117th of 4,406 Texas elementary schools statewide · better than 29%▲ Improving
Rugel El ranking
SchoolRow ranks Rugel El 3,117th of 4,406 Texas elementary schools for 2024–25, based on STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) English and Math results — better than 29% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 17th in 2019 to 29th in 2025 — improving.
Rugel El test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) · 144 students tested
Rugel El students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 281 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 37.0% | 53.0% | ▲ 16.0 pts | |
| Black | 33.8% | 29.2% | ▼ 4.6 pts | |
| White | 24.2% | 12.5% | ▼ 11.7 pts | |
| Two or more races | 2.4% | 5.0% | ▲ 2.6 pts | |
| Asian | 1.7% | 0.4% | ▼ 1.3 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.9% | 0.0% | ▼ 0.9 pts |
Homes near Rugel El
Typical home value $239K in zip 75149 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Rugel El
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 4Galloway ElMesquite ISD · 1 mi away3,018th of 4,406
ELA 44% · Math 39% - 6Tosch ElMesquite ISD · 1 mi away1,947th of 4,406
ELA 48% · Math 53% - 4Hanby ElMesquite ISD · 1.5 mi away2,651st of 4,406
ELA 42% · Math 47% - 4Range ElMesquite ISD · 1.6 mi away2,757th of 4,406
ELA 45% · Math 42% - 6Mckenzie ElMesquite ISD · 1.7 mi away1,850th of 4,406
ELA 54% · Math 49% - 3Tisinger ElMesquite ISD · 1.7 mi away3,510th of 4,406
ELA 41% · Math 32% - 2Cannaday ElMesquite ISD · 1.8 mi away3,605th of 4,406
ELA 38% · Math 33% - 4C A Tatum Jr ElDallas ISD · 1.8 mi away2,766th of 4,406
ELA 43% · Math 44%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Rugel El in?
Rugel El is part of the Mesquite ISD district in Mesquite, Texas.
Is Rugel El a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Rugel El 3,117th of 4,406 Texas elementary schools (better than 29% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR)).
What is the racial makeup of Rugel El?
Hispanic 53%, Black 29%, White 13%, Two or more races 5% (281 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Rugel El cost?
The typical home value in zip code 75149 is $239K 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.