Summary:
The 75785 zip code area is home to 5 schools in the Rusk Independent School District (ISD), including 3 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school. These schools serve a diverse student population with a majority of White students and significant percentages of Hispanic and African American students, as well as high rates of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch.
Among the standout schools in the area, Rusk J H (middle school) ranks 689 out of 2,361 Texas middle schools and outperforms the district and state averages in several STAAR test subjects, including an impressive 95.24% proficiency rate in Algebra I. Rusk High School also stands out, maintaining a high 4-year graduation rate of 97.4% and outperforming the district and state in U.S. History STAAR EOC.
The elementary schools in the area show mixed performance, with Rusk Intermediate performing better than Rusk Elementary in 3rd and 4th grade STAAR Reading and Math. The schools also vary in their spending per student and student-teacher ratios, which may contribute to the differences in academic performance across the district.
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