Rusk El
Midland, TX · Midland ISD · Grades PK-6
1,474th of 4,406 Texas elementary schools statewide · better than 67%▲ Improving
Rusk El ranking
SchoolRow ranks Rusk El 1,474th 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 67% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 32th in 2019 to 67th in 2025 — improving.
Rusk El test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) · 210 students tested
Rusk El students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 517 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 40.3% | 56.5% | ▲ 16.2 pts | |
| White | 31.4% | 27.5% | ▼ 3.9 pts | |
| Asian | 17.2% | 6.6% | ▼ 10.6 pts | |
| Black | 8.2% | 5.4% | ▼ 2.8 pts | |
| Two or more races | 2.6% | 4.1% | ▲ 1.5 pts |
Homes near Rusk El
Typical home value $420K in zip 79707 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2009
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Rusk El
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 7Parker ElMidland ISD · 0.9 mi away1,581st of 4,406
ELA 58% · Math 50% - 3Bonham ElMidland ISD · 1.1 mi away3,290th of 4,406
ELA 42% · Math 35% - 7Bush ElMidland ISD · 1.1 mi away1,580th of 4,406
ELA 55% · Math 53% - 4Fannin ElMidland ISD · 1.5 mi away2,684th of 4,406
ELA 47% · Math 41% - 4Classical Academy - Permian BasinTexas College Preparatory Academies · 1.5 mi away · charter2,902nd of 4,406
ELA 53% · Math 31% - 5Emerson ElMidland ISD · 1.5 mi away2,384th of 4,406
ELA 48% · Math 45% - 1Lamar ElMidland ISD · 1.8 mi away · charter4,148th of 4,406
ELA 28% · Math 26% - 4Scharbauer ElMidland ISD · 1.8 mi away2,855th of 4,406
ELA 47% · Math 38%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Rusk El in?
Rusk El is part of the Midland ISD district in Midland, Texas.
Is Rusk El a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Rusk El 1,474th of 4,406 Texas elementary schools (better than 67% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR)).
What is the racial makeup of Rusk El?
Hispanic 57%, White 28%, Asian 7%, Black 5% (517 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Rusk El cost?
The typical home value in zip code 79707 is $420K 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.