West Rusk Intermediate

Summary:

West Rusk Intermediate is a public elementary school serving grades 3-5 in the West Rusk County Consolidated Independent School District in New London, Texas, with a student population of 208.

While West Rusk Intermediate has consistently underperformed compared to the state average on STAAR tests across all grade levels and subject areas, with proficiency rates ranging from 12.86% to 45.31% compared to state averages of 40.86% to 53.96%, the school's performance varies significantly across different student subgroups. The school's White and Hispanic students generally perform better than the African American and English Language Learner (ELL) students, who rank in the bottom 30-40% of their respective subgroups statewide. Additionally, West Rusk Intermediate has a high percentage of students (over 75%) who qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population.

When comparing West Rusk Intermediate to nearby schools, some interesting patterns emerge. West Rusk Elementary, the feeder school for West Rusk Intermediate, has a similar demographic profile and academic performance, suggesting a need for a comprehensive review of the district's educational practices and resources. However, schools in the neighboring Henderson Independent School District, such as Northside Elementary, and the Kilgore Independent School District, such as Chandler Elementary, generally outperform West Rusk Intermediate on STAAR tests, despite serving student populations with similar socioeconomic backgrounds. Interestingly, Leveretts Chapel Elementary, a small school in the Leveretts Chapel Independent School District, outperforms West Rusk Intermediate on several STAAR measures, despite having a higher percentage of economically disadvantaged students.


Detail:

Public 3-5

 10705 S Main Hwy 42
       New London, TX  75682-0168


(903) 392-7856

District: West Rusk County Consolidated Independent School District (

SchoolDigger Rank:
3796th of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,834 Help


Students who attend West Rusk Intermediate usually attend:

Middle:    West Rusk Middle
High:    West Rusk High School

Student/teacher ratio:  13.0 Help
Number of students:  208

Racial breakdown:

White:
53.4%
Hispanic:
29.8%
African American:
11.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  81.7% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details West Rusk Intermediate ranks worse than 81.2% of elementary schools in Texas. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 24.24. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (53.4%), Hispanic (29.8%), African American (11.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 81.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at West Rusk Intermediate is 13. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at West Rusk Intermediate is $11,834.
Schooldigger Rankings:

West Rusk Intermediate was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

West Rusk County Consolidated Independent School District (:

SchoolDigger ranks West Rusk County Consolidated Independent School District ( 515th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for West Rusk Intermediate

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Rank History for all students at West Rusk Intermediate

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 62.62 1359th 3465 60.8%
2005 60.16 1517th 3475 56.3%
2006 53.08 1891st 3476 45.6%
2007 46.75 2369th 3724 36.4%
2008 38.91 2722nd 3768 27.8%
2009 30.42 3175th 3884 18.3%
2010 15.02 3733rd 3937 5.2%
2011 19.25 3758th 4095 8.2%
2012 31.42 3353rd 4206 20.3%
2013 44.75 2612th 4221 38.1%
2014 40.18 2896th 4260 32.0%
2015 32.74 3221st 4320 25.4%
2016 29.02 3338th 4286 22.1%
2017 30.28 3134th 4329 27.6%
2018 35.12 2867th 4359 34.2%
2019 36.99 2880th 4479 35.7%
2021 49.15 2082nd 4578 54.5%
2022 45.03 2438th 4581 46.8%
2023 38.78 2878th 4647 38.1%
2024 24.24 3796th 4675 18.8%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at West Rusk Intermediate

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 16.57 870th 961 9.5%
2022 16.73 922nd 1004 8.2%
2023 46.98 632nd 1099 42.5%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at West Rusk Intermediate

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 24.72 2815th 3226 12.7%
2019 25.49 2875th 3333 13.7%
2021 42.28 1926th 3446 44.1%
2022 36.80 2380th 3487 31.7%
2023 34.77 2535th 3556 28.7%
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Rank History for Special Education students at West Rusk Intermediate

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 20.00 3292nd 3558 7.5%
2019 21.18 3381st 3684 8.2%
2021 42.53 1852nd 3799 51.3%
2022 44.87 1921st 3952 51.4%
2023 43.73 2032nd 4086 50.3%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at West Rusk Intermediate

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 39.50 2737th 4264 35.8%
2019 38.02 2914th 4309 32.4%
2021 56.08 1627th 4451 63.4%
2022 48.17 2273rd 4477 49.2%
2023 45.70 2503rd 4521 44.6%
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Rank History for Female students at West Rusk Intermediate

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 33.53 3024th 4306 29.8%
2019 44.20 2406th 4348 44.7%
2021 47.12 2187th 4499 51.4%
2022 34.11 3154th 4561 30.8%
2023 36.95 2981st 4588 35.0%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at West Rusk Intermediate

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 50.36 1948th 3106 37.3%
2019 51.38 1973rd 3184 38.0%
2021 68.25 1038th 3006 65.5%
2022 65.57 1078th 2958 63.6%
2023 51.73 1849th 2980 38.0%
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Rank History for At Risk students at West Rusk Intermediate

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 26.62 3587th 4240 15.4%
2019 26.74 3602nd 4295 16.1%
2021 46.28 2097th 4331 51.6%
2022 47.59 2269th 4461 49.1%
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Rank History for Male students at West Rusk Intermediate

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 37.72 2720th 4319 37.0%
2019 33.39 3117th 4357 28.5%
2021 51.47 1915th 4498 57.4%
2022 55.91 1820th 4563 60.1%
2023 42.59 2590th 4585 43.5%
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Rank History for African American students at West Rusk Intermediate

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 22.84 2176th 2483 12.4%
2019 31.68 1889th 2515 24.9%
2021 29.20 1899th 2444 22.3%
2022 35.34 1668th 2421 31.1%
2023 33.60 1705th 2443 30.2%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at West Rusk Intermediate

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 36.82 2795th 4168 32.9%
2019 35.39 2931st 4188 30.0%
2021 49.37 1975th 4329 54.4%
2022 40.80 2707th 4376 38.1%
2023 41.28 2681st 4401 39.1%
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Rank History for White students at West Rusk Intermediate

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 30.20 2391st 3127 23.5%
2019 30.52 2423rd 3142 22.9%
2021 41.94 1859th 3082 39.7%
2022 37.70 2133rd 3082 30.8%
2023 26.41 2552nd 3106 17.8%
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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 West Rusk Intermediate

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 242 35 0 11 0 n/a n/a 0 288
1990 257 51 1 7 0 n/a n/a 0 316
1991 247 40 0 11 0 n/a n/a 0 298
1992 216 28 0 15 0 n/a n/a 0 259
1993 230 40 0 13 0 n/a n/a 0 283
1994 247 38 0 11 0 n/a n/a 0 296
1995 233 36 0 7 0 n/a n/a 0 276
1996 233 36 0 7 0 n/a n/a 0 276
1997 230 33 0 6 0 n/a n/a 0 269
1998 234 25 0 12 0 n/a n/a 0 271
1999 220 54 0 24 0 n/a n/a 0 298
2000 194 48 0 26 0 n/a n/a 0 268
2001 181 50 0 20 0 n/a n/a 0 251
2002 318 81 0 35 0 n/a n/a 0 434
2003 318 81 0 35 0 n/a n/a 0 434
2004 309 72 0 41 0 n/a n/a 0 422
2005 290 81 0 44 0 n/a n/a 0 415
2006 271 66 1 53 1 n/a n/a 0 392
2007 262 62 0 61 2 n/a n/a 0 387
2008 302 63 0 70 1 n/a n/a 0 436
2009 306 70 0 92 1 n/a n/a 0 469
2010 305 83 0 94 3 n/a n/a 0 485
2011 308 77 0 124 7 0 15 0 531
2012 140 35 0 69 6 0 7 0 257
2013 138 33 0 50 3 0 7 0 231
2014 144 30 0 45 3 0 3 0 225
2015 141 49 0 50 5 0 3 0 248
2016 155 38 0 67 6 0 6 0 272
2017 144 38 0 69 3 0 6 0 260
2018 149 36 0 76 3 0 7 0 271
2019 118 31 0 69 1 0 7 0 226
2020 110 22 0 71 0 1 11 0 215
2021 94 28 0 69 2 1 12 0 206
2022 103 25 1 63 2 1 13 0 208
2023 111 23 1 62 1 0 10 0 208

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 West Rusk Intermediate

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 288 n/a n/a n/a
1990 316 20.0 15.8 n/a
1991 298 20.3 14.6 n/a
1992 259 20.7 12.5 37.5
1993 283 20.0 14.2 50.5
1994 296 20.5 14.4 42.9
1995 276 20.1 13.7 34.4
1996 276 20.1 13.7 34.4
1997 269 17.6 15.3 33.8
1998 271 18.7 14.5 35.1
1999 298 24.3 12.3 57
2000 268 22.4 12.0 48.5
2001 251 20.3 12.4 65.3
2002 434 32.1 13.5 62.7
2003 434 32.1 13.5 62.7
2004 422 31.0 13.6 61.6
2005 415 31.1 13.3 59.8
2006 392 28.9 13.6 64
2007 387 30.2 12.8 76.5
2008 436 29.4 14.8 71.1
2009 469 33.4 14.0 70.8
2010 485 35.3 13.7 76.7
2011 531 37.3 14.2 75.7
2012 257 19.1 13.4 74.3
2013 231 17.1 13.4 78.8
2014 225 20.3 11.0 68
2015 248 19.0 13.0 68.5
2016 272 21.0 12.9 73.2
2017 260 18.9 13.6 78.1
2018 271 20.6 13.1 79
2019 226 19.3 11.6 71.2
2020 215 18.4 11.6 82.8
2021 206 17.5 11.7 79.1
2022 208 18.5 11.2 76.9
2023 208 15.9 13.0 81.7

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 West Rusk Intermediate

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 288 n/a n/a n/a
1990 316 20.0 15.8 n/a
1991 298 20.3 14.6 n/a
1992 259 20.7 12.5 37.5
1993 283 20.0 14.2 50.5
1994 296 20.5 14.4 42.9
1995 276 20.1 13.7 34.4
1996 276 20.1 13.7 34.4
1997 269 17.6 15.3 33.8
1998 271 18.7 14.5 35.1
1999 298 24.3 12.3 57
2000 268 22.4 12.0 48.5
2001 251 20.3 12.4 65.3
2002 434 32.1 13.5 62.7
2003 434 32.1 13.5 62.7
2004 422 31.0 13.6 61.6
2005 415 31.1 13.3 59.8
2006 392 28.9 13.6 64
2007 387 30.2 12.8 76.5
2008 436 29.4 14.8 71.1
2009 469 33.4 14.0 70.8
2010 485 35.3 13.7 76.7
2011 531 37.3 14.2 75.7
2012 257 19.1 13.4 74.3
2013 231 17.1 13.4 78.8
2014 225 20.3 11.0 68
2015 248 19.0 13.0 68.5
2016 272 21.0 12.9 73.2
2017 260 18.9 13.6 78.1
2018 271 20.6 13.1 79
2019 226 19.3 11.6 71.2
2020 215 18.4 11.6 82.8
2021 206 17.5 11.7 79.1
2022 208 18.5 11.2 76.9
2023 208 15.9 13.0 81.7

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 West Rusk Intermediate

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,510 (14.4%) $8,988 (85.6%) $10,498
2020 $1,037 (8.9%) $10,651 (91.1%) $11,688
2021 $1,794 (15.2%) $10,040 (84.8%) $11,834

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

Impact of COVID-19 on West Rusk Intermediate

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 2880th of 4479 Elementary schoolsRanks 2878th of 4647 Elementary schools
 2.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (West Rusk Intermediate)3451
 17%
   3rd Grade Reading (West Rusk County Consolidated Independent School District ()3451
 17%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)4450
 6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (West Rusk Intermediate)4025
 15%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (West Rusk County Consolidated Independent School District ()4025
 15%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)4843
 5%
4th Grade Reading (West Rusk Intermediate)4437
 7%
   4th Grade Reading (West Rusk County Consolidated Independent School District ()4437
 7%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)4347
 4%
4th Grade Mathematics (West Rusk Intermediate)3532
 3%
   4th Grade Mathematics (West Rusk County Consolidated Independent School District ()3532
 3%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4647
 1%
5th Grade Reading (West Rusk Intermediate)4851
 3%
   5th Grade Reading (West Rusk County Consolidated Independent School District ()4851
 3%
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (West Rusk Intermediate)4251
 9%
   5th Grade Mathematics (West Rusk County Consolidated Independent School District ()4251
 9%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5650
 6%
5th Grade Science (West Rusk Intermediate)3425
 9%
   5th Grade Science (West Rusk County Consolidated Independent School District ()3425
 9%
   5th Grade Science (Texas)4834
 14%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students226208
 8%
African American3123
 25.8%
American Indian11
Asian01
Hispanic6962
 10.1%
Pacific Islander00
White118111
 5.9%
Two or More Races710
 42.9%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients71.2%81.7%
 10.5%


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Students who attend West Rusk Intermediate usually go on to attend:

Middle : West Rusk Middle
High : West Rusk High School

West Rusk Intermediate ranks in the bottom 18.8% of Texas elementary schools.

Students at West Rusk Intermediate are 53% White, 30% Hispanic, 11% African American, 5% Two or more races.

In the 2022-23 school year, 208 students attended West Rusk Intermediate.


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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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