Rusk J H
Rusk, TX · Rusk ISD · Grades 6-8
555th of 1,701 Texas middle schools statewide · better than 67%▲ Improving
Rusk J H ranking
SchoolRow ranks Rusk J H 555th 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 67% of middle schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 53th in 2019 to 67th in 2025 — improving.
Rusk J H test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) · 432 students tested
Rusk J H students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 493 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 68.6% | 64.3% | ▼ 4.3 pts | |
| Hispanic | 13.0% | 17.8% | ▲ 4.8 pts | |
| Black | 15.4% | 10.3% | ▼ 5.1 pts | |
| Two or more races | 2.8% | 6.7% | ▲ 3.9 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.2% | 0.6% | ▲ 0.4 pts |
Homes near Rusk J H
Typical home value $210K in zip 75785 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2009
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Middle schools near Rusk J H
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 5Alto MiddleAlto ISD · 9.2 mi away993rd of 1,701
ELA 44% · Math 43% - 2Nichols IntJacksonville ISD · 12.4 mi away1,499th of 1,701
ELA 37% · Math 26% - 2Jacksonville MiddleJacksonville ISD · 15 mi away1,486th of 1,701
ELA 40% · Math 24% - 6Troup MiddleTroup ISD · 26 mi away708th of 1,701
ELA 61% · Math 39% - 8Bullard IntBullard ISD · 26.7 mi away354th of 1,701
ELA 68% · Math 54% - 9Bullard MiddleBullard ISD · 26.8 mi away240th of 1,701
ELA 68% · Math 66% - 4Palestine J HPalestine ISD · 27.1 mi away1,099th of 1,701
ELA 41% · Math 42% - 3Story IntPalestine ISD · 27.4 mi away1,226th of 1,701
ELA 39% · Math 39%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Rusk J H in?
Rusk J H is part of the Rusk ISD district in Rusk, Texas.
Is Rusk J H a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Rusk J H 555th of 1,701 Texas middle 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 J H?
White 64%, Hispanic 18%, Black 10%, Two or more races 7% (493 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Rusk J H cost?
The typical home value in zip code 75785 is $210K 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.