Enrollment
1,691
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
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
Teachers (FTE)
85.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.9:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
+35% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How William Rushing Middle compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at William Rushing Middle
William Rushing Middle is a large middle school in Prosper, Texas, enrolling 1,691 students.
Class loads run heavy: 19.9:1 is larger than about 92% of Texas schools and 35% above the 14.7:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Texas, bigger than 95% of state schools at 1,691 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 8,960 scored Texas schools.
Its student body is led by Asian (40%) and White (30%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 72/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 564 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
10.2% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Prosper Isd spends $10,376 per pupil, 24% below the Texas average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Prosper Isd also operates Prosper H S (3,753 students) and Rock Hill H S (2,442 students) alongside William Rushing Middle.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How William Rushing Middle compares
William Rushing Middle on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$10,376
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $13,644
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Prosper Isd, which includes William Rushing Middle.
$10,376
Per student
-24%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-37%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 64.4%
State 31.6%
Federal 4.0%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 3,753
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- 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
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Texas, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,691 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19.9:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is William Rushing Middle a good school?
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. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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