Rusheon Middle School

2401 Old Minden Road
Bossier City, LA 71112

600 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Rusheon Middle School, located at 2401 Old Minden Road in Bossier City, Louisiana, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Bossier Parish School Board district. Catering to students in the middle grades, the school is dedicated to bridging the academic gap between elementary education and high school preparation. It focuses on providing a structured environment that fosters both intellectual growth and social development, encouraging students to engage in a wide variety of subjects while navigating the transitional years of early adolescence.

Beyond its core curriculum, Rusheon Middle School emphasizes the importance of community and student involvement. The school typically offers a range of extracurricular activities, including athletics, arts programs, and academic clubs, which are designed to help students explore their interests and build school spirit. By prioritizing a supportive atmosphere, Rusheon aims to prepare its diverse student body for the challenges of high school while equipping them with the essential skills needed for long-term academic success.

600

Total Students

38.1

Full-Time Teachers

15.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

78.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Rusheon Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	82
Hispanic	153
Black	326
Asian	6
Two or More	24
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	6

Black
326 (54.3 %)
Hispanic
153 (25.5 %)
White
82 (13.7 %)
Two or More
24 (4.0 %)
Asian
6 (1.0 %)
Pacific Islander
6 (1.0 %)
American Indian
3 (0.5 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Bossier Parish
Phone:	(318)549-6610
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	600
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	38.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	445
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	26

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 220

Grade 7 215

Grade 8 165