- Enrollment
- 3,753
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Prosper, TX
William Rushing Middle
Federal NCES profile for William Rushing Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 483600013903
👥 S:T ratio 20
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 75
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
William Rushing Middle earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of Texas schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Texas.
- #2 of 3
- middle schools in Prosper · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.9:1
- large classes for Texas
- 1,691
- students enrolled
William Rushing Middle has class sizes larger than 92% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, William Rushing Middle ranks #2 of 3 middle schools in Prosper, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-58 students YoY
William Rushing Middle held near 1,449 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-58 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 85.9 → 83.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-58 students YoY 483600013903 · Prosper, TX Middle · MID · TRAD
1,691 enr · 19.9:1 · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Prosper H S (3,753 students)
William Rushing Middle held near 1,449 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-58 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 85.9 → 83.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
William Rushing Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Prosper H S
Prosper H S
3,753 students
- Rock Hill H S
Rock Hill H S
2,442 students
- Reynolds Middl
Reynolds Middle
1,762 students
- This school
William Rushing Middle
1,691 students
- Lorene Rogers
Lorene Rogers Middle
1,633 students
- Bill Hays Midd 1,085
Bill Hays Middle
1,085 students
What this shows William Rushing Middle reports 1,691 students on the CCD universe file.
How William Rushing Middle compares
William Rushing 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 | 19.9:1 | ▲ 35% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 1,691 | top 5% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.9:1
Leaner classes than 16% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,691
Bigger than 97% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
19.9:1
students per teacher
- 35% above state mean
Top 92% in Texas - lower ratio than 8% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
10.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$10,664
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 564 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
59
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
Asian 39.6%
White 29.9%
Hispanic or Latino 11.4%
African American 11.2%
Two or More 7.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Asian at 39.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 72.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 72.3, William Rushing Middle is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Prosper Isd reports $10,664 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How William Rushing Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prosper H S | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Rock Hill H S | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Reynolds Middle | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lorene Rogers Middle | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bill Hays Middle | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to William Rushing Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,442
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 1,762
- Students per teacher
- 22.9:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 1,633
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 1,085
- Students per teacher
- 10.5:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
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 (~1,691 students)
Frequently asked questions about William Rushing Middle
How many students attend William Rushing Middle?
William Rushing Middle has 1,691 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Prosper, TX. CCD year-over-year: 1,507 (2022-23) → 1,449 (2023-24), nearly flat (-58).
What is the student-teacher ratio at William Rushing Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at William Rushing Middle is 19.9:1, which is 35% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 27% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of William Rushing Middle?
The largest demographic group at William Rushing Middle is Asian at 39.6% of enrollment, in Prosper, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 72.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for William Rushing Middle?
William Rushing Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (typical 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 William Rushing Middle rank among middle schools in Prosper?
By Resource Investment Index, William Rushing Middle ranks #2 of 3 middle schools in Prosper, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Prosper on the city page.
What other schools are in Prosper Isd?
Besides William Rushing Middle, Prosper Isd also operates Prosper H S (3,753 students), Rock Hill H S (2,442 students), and Reynolds Middle (1,762 students). See the Prosper Isd district page for the complete list.