Rusk J H
Rusk, TX · Rusk ISD
Regular public school · Grades 6-8 · Rural, remote
555th of 1,701 Texas middle schools statewide · better than 67%▲ Improving
1345 S MAIN ST, Rusk, TX 75785
(903)683-2502NCES ID 483836004275Directory 2023–24
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.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) · 432 students tested
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 493 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 1988, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 71.6% | 64.3% | ▼ 7.3 pts | |
| Hispanic | 13.6% | 17.8% | ▲ 4.2 pts | |
| Black | 12.5% | 10.3% | ▼ 2.2 pts | |
| Two or more races | 1.5% | 6.7% | ▲ 5.2 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.4% | 0.6% | ▲ 0.2 pts |
NCES history for this school begins in 1988. Race categories changed by 2010: earlier data combines Asian and Pacific Islander students and does not consistently identify multiracial students. The chart retains that history, while the change table uses 2010 onward.
Typical home value $210K in zip 75785 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2009
Data Provided by Zillow Group
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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.