RUSTON JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL

Ruston Junior High School is a Title I public middle school that is part of the Lincoln Parish school district, located in Ruston, LA with about 611 students offering grade levels from 7th Grade to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 35 teachers, Ruston Junior High School has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Ruston Junior High School, located at 481 Tarbutton Road in Ruston, Louisiana, is a key component of the Lincoln Parish School District. Serving students in the middle-grade levels, the school is dedicated to fostering an environment that balances academic rigor with personal development. The campus is designed to support the unique social, emotional, and educational needs of adolescents as they transition from elementary school to the more demanding curriculum of high school.

Beyond its core academic instruction in subjects like math, science, English, and social studies, Ruston Junior High emphasizes a well-rounded student experience. The school typically offers a variety of extracurricular activities, including athletic programs, clubs, and elective courses, which encourage students to explore their interests and build community. By focusing on both scholastic achievement and character building, the school aims to prepare its student body for success in their future academic endeavors at Ruston High School and beyond.

For more information, contact Ruston Junior High School at (318) 251-1601 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

481 Tarbutton Road
Ruston, LA 71270
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RUSTON JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Ruston, LA with about 611 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Louisiana

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Middle School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Lincoln Parish
Total Students:
611
Teachers:
35.19
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
7th Grade
8th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 611 students

Black or African American
57.3%
White
36.0%
Hispanic/Latino
4.9%
Asian
1.0%
Two or more races
0.7%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.2%

Female
49.8%
Male
50.2%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.