WEST RUSK MIDDLE

10705 S MAIN HWY 42
NEW LONDON, TX 75682

westrusk.esc7.net

246 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

West Rusk Middle School, located in New London, Texas, serves as a vital component of the West Rusk County Consolidated Independent School District. Situated in the heart of a community with a deep-rooted history, the school focuses on providing a supportive academic environment for students in the middle grades. By leveraging resources through the Region 7 Education Service Center, the campus aims to prepare students for the academic and social challenges of high school while fostering personal growth and community involvement.

The school’s official website highlights its commitment to the success of the "Raider" student body, emphasizing a curriculum designed to meet state standards while addressing the individual needs of its learners. As part of a close-knit district, West Rusk Middle School prioritizes effective communication with parents and stakeholders, ensuring that families remain informed about school events, academic programs, and extracurricular opportunities. Through a combination of rigorous instruction and student-centered support, the school strives to cultivate a positive educational culture that encourages both excellence and character development.

246

Total Students

18.5

Full-Time Teachers

13.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

74.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for WEST RUSK MIDDLE
Demographic	Student Count
White	130
Hispanic	75
Black	22
Two or More	17
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

White
130 (52.8 %)
Hispanic
75 (30.5 %)
Black
22 (8.9 %)
Two or More
17 (6.9 %)
American Indian
1 (0.4 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.4 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	WEST RUSK COUNTY CONSOLIDATED ISD
Phone:	(903)392-7855
Website:	http://westrusk.esc7.net
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	246
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	18.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Provision 2
Qualified Free Lunch:	165
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	19

* 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 86

Grade 7 75

Grade 8 85