Rush Elementary

Summary:

Rush Elementary is a public elementary school in Lubbock, Texas, serving 309 students in grades PK-5 and is part of the Lubbock Independent School District (ISD).

Rush Elementary faces several challenges, including a higher percentage of Hispanic students (55.02%) compared to nearby schools, lower academic performance in 3rd grade Reading and Math as well as 5th grade Science compared to district and state averages, and significant achievement gaps between student subgroups. For example, White students at Rush Elementary rank relatively higher (987th out of 3,106 schools) compared to Hispanic students (3,082nd out of 4,401 schools) and special education students (3,010th out of 4,086 schools). Additionally, the school has a high percentage of students (72.49%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, which is a proxy for low socioeconomic status. While the school's spending per student has increased over the years, its academic performance is generally lower than nearby schools like Overton Elementary, Centennial Elementary, and Stewart Elementary, as well as the Frenship ISD school, North Ridge Elementary.

While the nearby Harmony Science Academy - Lubbock has lower proficiency rates than Rush Elementary in several subject areas, the school's overall performance suggests that it may need to focus on addressing the achievement gaps between different student subgroups and evaluating the effectiveness of its resource allocation and instructional practices to improve academic outcomes for all students.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 4702 15th St
       Lubbock, TX  79416


(806) 219-6700

District: Lubbock Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
3056th of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,335 Help


Students who attend Rush Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Mackenzie Middle
High:    Coronado High School

Student/teacher ratio:  12.9 Help
Number of students:  309

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
55.0%
White:
27.5%
African American:
9.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  72.5% Help


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Compare Details Rush Elementary ranks worse than 65.4% of elementary schools in Texas. It also ranks 20th among 27 ranked elementary schools in the Lubbock Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 36.14. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (55%), White (27.5%), African American (9.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 72.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Rush Elementary is 12.9, which is the 9th best among 27 elementary schools in the Lubbock Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Rush Elementary is $11,335, which is the 7th highest among 27 elementary schools in the Lubbock Independent School District (Isd).
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Rush Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Rush Elementary 3056th of 4675 Texas public elementary schools. (See Rush Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Lubbock Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Lubbock Independent School District (Isd) 545th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Rush Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Rush Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2007 43.38 2524th 3724 32.2%
2008 59.81 1668th 3768 55.7%
2009 52.18 2126th 3884 45.3%
2010 30.14 3265th 3937 17.1%
2011 61.28 1743rd 4095 57.4%
2012 65.65 1385th 4206 67.1%
2013 59.75 1739th 4221 58.8%
2014 59.63 1793rd 4260 57.9%
2015 62.25 1660th 4320 61.6%
2016 61.15 1716th 4286 60.0%
2017 55.72 1677th 4329 61.3%
2018 48.85 2046th 4359 53.1%
2019 52.70 1888th 4479 57.8%
2021 62.52 1424th 4578 68.9%
2022 47.06 2313th 4581 49.5%
2023 51.90 2069th 4647 55.5%
2024 36.14 3056th 4675 34.6%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Rush Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 42.36 1867th 3799 50.9%
2022 42.07 2129th 3952 46.1%
2023 31.43 3010th 4086 26.3%
2024 72.46 697th 4261 83.6%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Rush Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 47.27 2213th 4264 48.1%
2019 49.82 2078th 4309 51.8%
2021 62.62 1243rd 4451 72.1%
2022 41.52 2722nd 4477 39.2%
2023 38.53 2976th 4521 34.2%
2024 46.77 2415th 4560 47.0%
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Rank History for Female students at Rush Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 47.32 2150th 4306 50.1%
2019 59.52 1531st 4348 64.8%
2021 72.34 976th 4499 78.3%
2022 46.40 2376th 4561 47.9%
2023 53.62 1946th 4588 57.6%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Rush Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 80.02 10th 3106 99.7%
2019 76.77 222nd 3184 93.0%
2021 78.95 401st 3006 86.7%
2022 62.68 1269th 2958 57.1%
2023 66.10 1098th 2980 63.2%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Rush Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 27.95 3505th 4240 17.3%
2019 25.14 3694th 4295 14.0%
2021 19.92 4051st 4331 6.5%
2022 16.70 4209th 4461 5.6%
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Rank History for Male students at Rush Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 48.72 2061st 4319 52.3%
2019 44.67 2349th 4357 46.1%
2021 50.35 1967th 4498 56.3%
2022 47.05 2326th 4563 49.0%
2023 50.66 2114th 4585 53.9%
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Rank History for African American students at Rush Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 59.37 794th 2483 68.0%
2019 26.29 2098th 2515 16.6%
2021 43.67 1274th 2444 47.9%
2022 36.22 1628th 2421 32.8%
2024 80.66 246th 2421 89.8%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Rush Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 40.22 2568th 4168 38.4%
2019 31.68 3175th 4188 24.2%
2021 52.24 1794th 4329 58.6%
2022 34.43 3127th 4376 28.5%
2023 35.16 3082nd 4401 30.0%
2024 28.67 3475th 4431 21.6%
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Rank History for White students at Rush Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 63.65 1010th 3127 67.7%
2019 84.86 267th 3142 91.5%
2021 65.44 890th 3082 71.1%
2022 62.54 1073rd 3082 65.2%
2023 65.63 987th 3106 68.2%
2024 59.00 1226th 3078 60.2%
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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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Data source: Texas Education Agency

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Reviews:
by a parent
Wednesday, December 15, 2010

Open Quote Our family has been at Rush Elementary since 2005 and we have had nothing but positive experiences there. I believe it is one of the best schools in town. Unfortunately, it sits in a very high income neighborhood and many of the families there choose to send their children to alternate schools. We lose some great families to other public schools and some private. I know the decision as to where to send your child is very personal, I just wish more people would give Rush a chance. We are a Title 1 school which speaks of our diversity and I personally love that. Our teachers are some of the most devoted women I have ever seen that go above and beyond their paycheck. Our principal is in his second year at Rush but came in with over 30 years experience in LISD and he could not be more beloved. He works tirelessly, along with the staff, to improve our campus. Whether it is creating more opportunities for our children to be exposed to the "new and different" or just hugging a child who was in need that day, Rush Elementary has been the greatest blessing to our family. We are a small school that truly is an old fashioned neighborhood school. LISD adopted the C-SCOPE curriculum this year so every school is being taught the exactly same thing. Why would you not choose to have your child in a small environment surrounded by loving and supportive people teaching above and beyond the level as to which they are expected? We have loved it and sadly, we only have two more years left at Rush. I will be a sad mom when we say goodbye to them for good. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Rush Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2006 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 0
2007 240 67 8 196 3 n/a n/a 0 514
2008 205 38 9 125 4 n/a n/a 0 381
2009 194 36 4 131 5 n/a n/a 0 370
2010 205 33 7 141 6 n/a n/a 0 392
2011 202 25 7 186 4 0 2 0 426
2012 213 36 8 237 4 0 7 0 505
2013 181 27 6 190 2 0 9 0 415
2014 176 27 7 196 3 0 14 0 423
2015 180 22 8 193 1 0 12 0 416
2016 163 25 5 184 2 0 13 0 392
2017 148 30 6 189 1 0 11 0 385
2018 122 37 5 212 0 1 7 0 384
2019 109 40 4 200 1 0 8 0 362
2020 99 33 4 203 0 1 5 0 345
2021 109 39 8 171 0 1 7 0 335
2022 104 40 11 157 1 1 4 0 318
2023 85 30 14 170 1 0 9 0 309

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 Rush Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2006 0 n/a n/a n/a
2007 514 30.9 16.6 53.5
2008 381 28.0 13.6 51.2
2009 370 23.5 15.7 51.6
2010 392 22.5 17.4 54.8
2011 426 26.2 16.2 62
2012 505 28.5 17.6 64.2
2013 415 28.0 14.8 60.7
2014 423 26.4 15.9 63.8
2015 416 28.0 14.8 64.7
2016 392 26.0 15.0 63.3
2017 385 26.0 14.8 66.2
2018 384 25.0 15.3 65.9
2019 362 25.0 14.4 76.2
2020 345 26.3 13.0 71
2021 335 26.7 12.5 71.6
2022 318 24.5 12.9 69.8
2023 309 23.9 12.9 72.5

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 Rush Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2006 0 n/a n/a n/a
2007 514 30.9 16.6 53.5
2008 381 28.0 13.6 51.2
2009 370 23.5 15.7 51.6
2010 392 22.5 17.4 54.8
2011 426 26.2 16.2 62
2012 505 28.5 17.6 64.2
2013 415 28.0 14.8 60.7
2014 423 26.4 15.9 63.8
2015 416 28.0 14.8 64.7
2016 392 26.0 15.0 63.3
2017 385 26.0 14.8 66.2
2018 384 25.0 15.3 65.9
2019 362 25.0 14.4 76.2
2020 345 26.3 13.0 71
2021 335 26.7 12.5 71.6
2022 318 24.5 12.9 69.8
2023 309 23.9 12.9 72.5

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Rush Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,286 (13.8%) $8,018 (86.2%) $9,304
2020 $1,244 (11.6%) $9,470 (88.4%) $10,713
2021 $1,663 (14.7%) $9,671 (85.3%) $11,335

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Rush Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1888th of 4479 Elementary schoolsRanks 2069th of 4647 Elementary schools
 2.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (Rush Elementary)4256
 14%
   3rd Grade Reading (Lubbock Independent School District (Isd))3553
 18%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)4450
 6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Rush Elementary)3953
 14%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Lubbock Independent School District (Isd))4446
 2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)4843
 5%
4th Grade Reading (Rush Elementary)3743
 6%
   4th Grade Reading (Lubbock Independent School District (Isd))3444
 10%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)4347
 4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Rush Elementary)4334
 9%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Lubbock Independent School District (Isd))4044
 4%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4647
 1%
5th Grade Reading (Rush Elementary)5854
 4%
   5th Grade Reading (Lubbock Independent School District (Isd))4454
 10%
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Rush Elementary)6849
 19%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Lubbock Independent School District (Isd))5455
 1%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5650
 6%
5th Grade Science (Rush Elementary)6637
 29%
   5th Grade Science (Lubbock Independent School District (Isd))4537
 8%
   5th Grade Science (Texas)4834
 14%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students362309
 14.6%
African American4030
 25%
American Indian11
Asian414
 250%
Hispanic200170
 15%
Pacific Islander00
White10985
 22%
Two or More Races89
 12.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients76.2%72.5%
 3.8%


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Students at Rush Elementary are 55% Hispanic, 28% White, 10% African American, 5% Asian, 3% Two or more races.

Rush Elementary ranks 3056th of 4675 Texas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Rush Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Mackenzie Middle
High : Coronado High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 309 students attended Rush Elementary.


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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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