- Enrollment
- 621
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Rusk, TX
Rusk J H
Federal NCES profile for Rusk J H, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 483836004275
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 54
📋 Attendance 40
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Rusk J H earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #2 of 5
- public schools in Rusk · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.1:1
- students per teacher
- 55.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Rusk J H has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Rusk J H ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Rusk, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+15 students YoY
Rusk J H held near 493 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+15 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 35.9 → 36.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+15 students YoY 483836004275 · Rusk, TX Middle · SMALL · TRAD
458 enr · 13.1:1 · 55.4% lunch · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: Rusk H S (621 students)
Rusk J H held near 493 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+15 headcount). Teacher FTE held 35.9 → 36.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Rusk J H in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Rusk H S
Rusk H S
621 students
- This school
Rusk J H
458 students
- Gw Bradford Pr
Gw Bradford Pri
379 students
- Rusk Int
Rusk Int
301 students
- Rusk El
Rusk El
298 students
What this shows Rusk J H reports 458 students on the CCD universe file.
How Rusk J H compares
Rusk J H held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.1:1 | ▼ 11% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 55.4% | ▼ 11% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 458 | top 56% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.1:1
Leaner classes than 66% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
458
Bigger than 56% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
55.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 11% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.1:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 35% in Texas - lower ratio than 65% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
24.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$12,789
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $14,348
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 229 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
44
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 8 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 67.2%
Hispanic or Latino 16.6%
African American 9.2%
Two or More 6.1%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 67.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.9, Rusk J H is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Rusk Isd reports $12,789 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Rusk J H Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rusk H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Gw Bradford Pri | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rusk Int | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Rusk El | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Rusk J H's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 379
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 301
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 298
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~458 students)
Frequently asked questions about Rusk J H
How many students attend Rusk J H?
Rusk J H has 458 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Rusk, TX. CCD year-over-year: 478 (2022-23) → 493 (2023-24), nearly flat (+15).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rusk J H?
The student-teacher ratio at Rusk J H is 13.1:1, which is 11% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 17% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Rusk J H?
55.4% of students at Rusk J H are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Rusk J H?
The largest demographic group at Rusk J H is White at 67.2% of enrollment, in Rusk, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Rusk J H?
Rusk J H has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Rusk J H rank among public schools in Rusk?
By Resource Investment Index, Rusk J H ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Rusk, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Rusk on the city page.
What other schools are in Rusk Isd?
Besides Rusk J H, Rusk Isd also operates Rusk H S (621 students), Gw Bradford Pri (379 students), and Rusk Int (301 students). See the Rusk Isd district page for the complete list.