James Earl Rudder High School

Summary:

James Earl Rudder High School is a public high school in Bryan, Texas, serving 1,769 students in grades 9-12 and part of the Bryan Independent School District, which is ranked 626 out of 968 districts in the state.

The school faces significant challenges, with a student population that is 64.22% Hispanic, well above the state average, and 76.31% from low-income families. Academically, James Earl Rudder High School consistently ranks in the bottom quartile of Texas high schools, with a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger and STAAR EOC proficiency rates well below state and district averages. However, the school has seen a steady improvement in its four-year graduation rate, from 89.2% in 2019-2020 to 96.4% in 2022-2023, which is higher than the state average.

Compared to nearby schools, James Earl Rudder High School's performance lags behind that of schools in the College Station Independent School District, such as College Station High School and A&M Consolidated High School, which demonstrate significantly higher academic achievement and lower percentages of economically disadvantaged students. The district also operates a Disciplinary Alternative Educational Program (DAEP) and a Juvenile Detention Center, further highlighting the challenges faced by the school and district.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 3251 Austins Colony Pkwy
       Bryan, TX  77808


(979) 209-7900

District: Bryan Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
1695th of 1,987 Texas High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,401 Help


Feeder schools for James Earl Rudder High School:

Elementary:    Bonham Elementary
    Mitchell Elementary
    Navarro Elementary
    Neal Elementary
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Middle:    Arthur L Davila Middle
    Sam Rayburn

Student/teacher ratio:  13.7 Help
Number of students:  1,769

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
64.2%
African American:
19.1%
White:
14.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  76.3% Help


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Compare Details James Earl Rudder High School ranks worse than 85.3% of high schools in Texas. It also ranks 3rd among 5 ranked high schools in the Bryan Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 15.18. (See more...)
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The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of James Earl Rudder High School freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at James Earl Rudder High School is diverse. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (64.2%), African American (19.1%), White (14.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 76.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at James Earl Rudder High School is 13.7. 4 high schools in the Bryan Independent School District (Isd) have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare James Earl Rudder High School employs 128.3 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at James Earl Rudder High School is $11,401. 3 high schools in the Bryan Independent School District (Isd) spend more per student.
Schooldigger Rankings:

James Earl Rudder High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks James Earl Rudder High School 1695th of 1987 Texas public high schools. (See James Earl Rudder High School in the ranking list.)

Bryan Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Bryan Independent School District (Isd) 626th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for James Earl Rudder High School

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Rank History for all students at James Earl Rudder High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2009 67.06 484th 1539 68.6%
2010 59.20 767th 1568 51.1%
2011 57.43 885th 1672 47.1%
2012 52.07 768th 1603 52.1%
2013 48.10 933rd 1652 43.5%
2014 44.03 1083rd 1734 37.5%
2015 34.75 1285th 1743 26.3%
2016 25.27 1449th 1762 17.8%
2017 20.95 1434th 1777 19.3%
2018 19.43 1481st 1797 17.6%
2019 22.32 1500th 1857 19.2%
2021 16.17 1588th 1861 14.7%
2022 20.45 1531st 1876 18.4%
2023 17.74 1631st 1961 16.8%
2024 15.18 1695th 1987 14.7%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at James Earl Rudder High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 12.64 533rd 582 8.4%
2019 14.27 544th 604 9.9%
2022 12.21 611th 664 8.0%
2023 7.54 634th 677 6.4%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at James Earl Rudder High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 41.05 524th 1113 52.9%
2019 35.24 689th 1136 39.3%
2021 35.92 737th 1195 38.3%
2022 39.52 643rd 1278 49.7%
2023 32.38 855th 1371 37.6%
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Rank History for Special Education students at James Earl Rudder High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 34.20 876th 1347 35.0%
2019 39.43 776th 1357 42.8%
2021 42.68 699th 1382 49.4%
2022 42.67 707th 1418 50.1%
2023 31.40 1039th 1478 29.7%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at James Earl Rudder High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 19.35 1563rd 1794 12.9%
2019 21.92 1551st 1818 14.7%
2021 17.03 1605th 1848 13.1%
2022 21.18 1526th 1847 17.4%
2023 17.82 1618th 1897 14.7%
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Rank History for Migrant students at James Earl Rudder High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 96.35 3rd 131 97.7%
2019 29.12 88th 113 22.1%
2021 40.32 59th 97 39.2%
2022 27.52 90th 114 21.1%
2023 32.17 66th 93 29.0%
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Rank History for Female students at James Earl Rudder High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 16.81 1558th 1781 12.5%
2019 20.23 1525th 1798 15.2%
2021 14.39 1581st 1815 12.9%
2022 18.83 1525th 1841 17.2%
2023 17.12 1584th 1891 16.2%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at James Earl Rudder High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 23.38 1025th 1137 9.9%
2019 17.66 1068th 1145 6.7%
2021 11.96 1090th 1177 7.4%
2022 12.15 1085th 1172 7.4%
2023 32.28 971st 1182 17.9%
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Rank History for At Risk students at James Earl Rudder High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 31.51 1291st 1784 27.6%
2019 34.52 1223rd 1810 32.4%
2021 25.37 1442nd 1829 21.2%
2022 32.72 1227th 1837 33.2%
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Rank History for Male students at James Earl Rudder High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 20.17 1525th 1803 15.4%
2019 21.89 1500th 1824 17.8%
2021 16.28 1574th 1840 14.5%
2022 19.66 1521st 1853 17.9%
2023 16.58 1603rd 1913 16.2%
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Rank History for African American students at James Earl Rudder High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 16.63 879th 1013 13.2%
2019 19.59 853rd 1024 16.7%
2021 15.79 893rd 1020 12.5%
2022 19.71 860th 1031 16.6%
2023 21.43 850th 1069 20.5%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at James Earl Rudder High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 21.35 1438th 1691 15.0%
2019 24.94 1393rd 1714 18.7%
2021 16.71 1505th 1743 13.7%
2022 22.67 1414th 1762 19.8%
2023 17.99 1537th 1820 15.5%
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Rank History for White students at James Earl Rudder High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 30.82 1156th 1539 24.9%
2019 27.32 1214th 1526 20.4%
2021 25.56 1202nd 1510 20.4%
2022 32.59 1105th 1525 27.5%
2023 33.97 1085th 1576 31.2%
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Data source: test scores: Texas Education Agency, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for James Earl Rudder High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2007 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 0
2008 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 0
2009 226 208 4 150 0 n/a n/a 0 588
2010 366 308 4 259 0 n/a n/a 0 937
2011 461 380 5 369 1 1 2 0 1219
2012 483 360 7 423 0 0 4 0 1277
2013 456 321 4 441 0 2 4 0 1228
2014 451 341 6 562 0 2 8 0 1370
2015 458 361 4 718 1 2 15 0 1559
2016 457 402 3 758 3 3 20 0 1646
2017 419 368 1 818 2 1 18 0 1627
2018 395 362 3 868 3 0 18 0 1649
2019 348 370 3 861 4 0 25 0 1611
2020 302 357 4 910 5 1 25 0 1604
2021 320 332 3 993 8 1 26 0 1683
2022 287 337 3 1056 7 1 32 0 1723
2023 256 337 4 1136 6 2 28 0 1769

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at James Earl Rudder High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2007 0 n/a n/a n/a
2008 0 0.0 0.0 n/a
2009 588 46.2 12.7 56
2010 937 61.4 15.2 58.2
2011 1219 92.6 13.1 58.2
2012 1277 97.5 13.0 57.8
2013 1228 93.4 13.1 58.8
2014 1370 95.5 14.3 63.1
2015 1559 107.0 14.5 64.8
2016 1646 116.0 14.1 69.6
2017 1627 118.5 13.7 71.8
2018 1649 127.5 12.9 73.3
2019 1611 125.8 12.7 74.9
2020 1604 124.2 12.9 75.7
2021 1683 126.6 13.2 74.5
2022 1723 125.2 13.7 78.6
2023 1769 128.3 13.7 76.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio James Earl Rudder High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2007 0 n/a n/a n/a
2008 0 0.0 0.0 n/a
2009 588 46.2 12.7 56
2010 937 61.4 15.2 58.2
2011 1219 92.6 13.1 58.2
2012 1277 97.5 13.0 57.8
2013 1228 93.4 13.1 58.8
2014 1370 95.5 14.3 63.1
2015 1559 107.0 14.5 64.8
2016 1646 116.0 14.1 69.6
2017 1627 118.5 13.7 71.8
2018 1649 127.5 12.9 73.3
2019 1611 125.8 12.7 74.9
2020 1604 124.2 12.9 75.7
2021 1683 126.6 13.2 74.5
2022 1723 125.2 13.7 78.6
2023 1769 128.3 13.7 76.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for James Earl Rudder High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,010 (9.2%) $10,008 (90.8%) $11,018
2020 $1,028 (9.1%) $10,309 (90.9%) $11,337
2021 $1,025 (9.0%) $10,376 (91.0%) $11,401

Data source: Texas Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on James Earl Rudder High School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1500th of 1857 High schoolsRanks 1631st of 1961 High schools
 2.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
End of Course Algebra I (James Earl Rudder High School)296
 23%
   End of Course Algebra I (Bryan Independent School District (Isd))4227
 15%
   End of Course Algebra I (Texas)6245
 17%
End of Course Biology (James Earl Rudder High School)3929
 10%
   End of Course Biology (Bryan Independent School District (Isd))5045
 5%
   End of Course Biology (Texas)6357
 6%
End of Course English I Reading (James Earl Rudder High School)1735
 18%
   End of Course English I Reading (Bryan Independent School District (Isd))1743
 26%
   End of Course English I Reading (Texas)4954
 5%
End of Course English II Reading (James Earl Rudder High School)2737
 10%
   End of Course English II Reading (Bryan Independent School District (Isd))3747
 10%
   End of Course English II Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
End of Course U.S. History (James Earl Rudder High School)7356
 17%
   End of Course U.S. History (Bryan Independent School District (Isd))7362
 11%
   End of Course U.S. History (Texas)7571
 4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students16111769
 9.8%
African American370337
 8.9%
American Indian46
 50%
Asian34
 33.3%
Hispanic8611136
 31.9%
Pacific Islander02
White348256
 26.4%
Two or More Races2528
 12%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients74.9%76.3%
 1.4%


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Frequently Asked Questions about James Earl Rudder High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,769 students attended James Earl Rudder High School.

James Earl Rudder High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Bonham Elementary
Elementary : Mitchell Elementary
Elementary : Navarro Elementary
Elementary : Neal Elementary
Elementary : Sam Houston Elementary
Middle : Arthur L Davila Middle
Middle : Sam Rayburn

Students at James Earl Rudder High School are 64% Hispanic, 19% African American, 14% White, 2% Two or more races.

James Earl Rudder High School ranks in the bottom 14.7% of Texas high schools.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Texas Education Agency.

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