Ruth Cherry El
Royse City, TX · Royse City ISD · Grades PK-5
2,785th of 4,406 Texas elementary schools statewide · better than 37%▼ Declining
Ruth Cherry El ranking
SchoolRow ranks Ruth Cherry El 2,785th 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 37% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 63th in 2022 to 37th in 2025 — declining.
Ruth Cherry El test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) · 385 students tested
Ruth Cherry El students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 846 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2020
| Group | Trend | 2020 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 57.7% | 43.1% | ▼ 14.6 pts | |
| Hispanic | 29.5% | 32.3% | ▲ 2.8 pts | |
| Black | 7.4% | 18.6% | ▲ 11.2 pts | |
| Two or more races | 3.4% | 3.2% | ▼ 0.2 pts | |
| Asian | 1.0% | 2.0% | ▲ 1.0 pts | |
| American Indian | 1.0% | 0.5% | ▼ 0.5 pts |
Homes near Ruth Cherry El
Typical home value $322K in zip 75189 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Ruth Cherry El
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 5Davis ElRoyse City ISD · 0.3 mi away2,242nd of 4,406
ELA 51% · Math 44% - 6W R (Bill) Fort ElRoyse City ISD · 1.6 mi away1,915th of 4,406
ELA 50% · Math 51% - 5Anita Scott ElRoyse City ISD · 2 mi away2,560th of 4,406
ELA 43% · Math 47% - 6Pioneer Technology (Ptaa) Royse City ElPioneer Technology & Arts Academy · 2.5 mi away · charter2,104th of 4,406
ELA 52% · Math 46% - 8Miss May Vernon ElRoyse City ISD · 4.2 mi away1,068th of 4,406
ELA 61% · Math 59% - 4Harry Herndon ElRoyse City ISD · 4.3 mi away2,911th of 4,406
ELA 48% · Math 36% - 4John & Barbara Roderick ElCommunity ISD · 4.5 mi away2,953rd of 4,406
ELA 47% · Math 37% - 9Billie Stevenson ElRockwall ISD · 4.8 mi away773rd of 4,406
ELA 73% · Math 57%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Ruth Cherry El in?
Ruth Cherry El is part of the Royse City ISD district in Royse City, Texas.
Is Ruth Cherry El a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Ruth Cherry El 2,785th of 4,406 Texas elementary schools (better than 37% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR)).
What is the racial makeup of Ruth Cherry El?
White 43%, Hispanic 32%, Black 19%, Two or more races 3% (846 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Ruth Cherry El cost?
The typical home value in zip code 75189 is $322K 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.