RUSK J H

RUSK ISD
1345 S MAIN ST
RUSK, TX 75785
478 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
Rusk Junior High School is located in Rusk, Texas, and serves as a key educational institution within the Rusk Independent School District. Situated at 1345 S Main St, the school focuses on providing a supportive learning environment for students in the middle-school grade levels. As part of a small-town district, the school emphasizes academic growth, character development, and community involvement to help prepare students for their transition to Rusk High School.

The school operates under the broader mission of Rusk ISD, which prioritizes student success and effective communication between the campus and the local community. By utilizing their official website, www.ruskisd.net, the school maintains transparency and provides families with easy access to important academic calendars, extracurricular information, and administrative resources. Through its curriculum and campus culture, Rusk Junior High strives to cultivate a positive educational experience that reflects the values and needs of the Rusk community.
478
Total Students
35.9
Full-Time Teachers
13.3
Student/Teacher Ratio
59.6%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    298 (62.3 %)
  • Hispanic
    98 (20.5 %)
  • Black
    51 (10.7 %)
  • Two or More
    28 (5.9 %)
  • American Indian
    2 (0.4 %)
  • Asian
    1 (0.2 %)
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: RUSK ISD
Phone: (903)683-2502
Website: http://www.ruskisd.net
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 478
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 35.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 13.3
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 281
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 4

* 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 6 137
Grade 7 173
Grade 8 168
Gender Ratio
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