- Enrollment
- 356
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · New London, TX
West Rusk Middle
Federal NCES profile for West Rusk Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 484515005152
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 52
📋 Attendance 48
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
West Rusk Middle earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in New London · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.4:1
- students per teacher
- 65.0%
- free-lunch eligible
West Rusk Middle has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, West Rusk Middle ranks #2 of 4 public schools in New London, TX.
School address
District: West Rusk County Consolidated Isd · Texas
NCES ID 484515005152 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-2 students YoY
West Rusk Middle held near 244 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 18.5 → 18.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-2 students YoY 484515005152 · New London, TX Middle · SMALL · TRAD
242 enr · 13.4:1 · 65.0% lunch · RII 54
Nearest enrollment peer: West Rusk H S (356 students)
West Rusk Middle held near 244 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount). Teacher FTE added 18.5 → 18.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
West Rusk Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- West Rusk H S
West Rusk H S
356 students
- This school
West Rusk Middle
242 students
- West Rusk El
West Rusk El
216 students
- West Rusk Int
West Rusk Int
215 students
- Arp Coop Alter 2
Arp Coop Alternative School
2 students
What this shows West Rusk Middle reports 242 students on the CCD universe file.
How West Rusk Middle compares
West Rusk Middle 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 | 13.4:1 | ▼ 9% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 65.0% | ▲ 5% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 242 | top 81% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.4:1
Leaner classes than 63% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
242
Bigger than 24% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
65.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 5% above the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.4:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 39% in Texas - lower ratio than 61% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
20.7%
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
$13,259
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 242 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
147
in-school suspensions + 32 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 60.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 74.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 6 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 50.4%
Hispanic or Latino 30.2%
African American 10.3%
Two or More 7.0%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 50.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.9, West Rusk Middle is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for West Rusk County Consolidated Isd reports $13,259 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How West Rusk Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Rusk H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Rusk El | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| West Rusk Int | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Arp Coop Alternative School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to West Rusk Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 216
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 215
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 63/100
- Enrollment
- 2
- Students per teacher
- -
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 (~242 students)
Frequently asked questions about West Rusk Middle
How many students attend West Rusk Middle?
West Rusk Middle has 242 students enrolled. It is a middle school in New London, TX. CCD year-over-year: 246 (2022-23) → 244 (2023-24), nearly flat (-2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Rusk Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at West Rusk Middle is 13.4:1, which is 9% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 15% 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 West Rusk Middle?
65.0% of students at West Rusk Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of West Rusk Middle?
The largest demographic group at West Rusk Middle is White at 50.4% of enrollment, in New London, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West Rusk Middle?
West Rusk Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (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 West Rusk Middle rank among public schools in New London?
By Resource Investment Index, West Rusk Middle ranks #2 of 4 public schools in New London, 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 New London on the city page.
What other schools are in West Rusk County Consolidated Isd?
Besides West Rusk Middle, West Rusk County Consolidated Isd also operates West Rusk H S (356 students), West Rusk El (216 students), and West Rusk Int (215 students). See the West Rusk County Consolidated Isd district page for the complete list.