Rusk Junior High School in Rusk, TX

Rusk Junior High School

Public Middle School | Grade 6-8

1345 S Main St, Rusk, TX

Rusk Independent School District

493 Students

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School Details

Head of School
John Burkhalter

Student Teacher Ratio
14:1

Math Proficiency
38%

Reading Proficiency
52%

Academics

A-

Teachers

Source: Niche

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Academics

Reading Proficiency

52%

Math Proficiency

38%

Teachers

Student Teacher Ratio 14:1 Teachers 36	Full Time Teachers 36
Teachers in First or Second Year 23.1%

Test Scores

Equity

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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor

465:1

Student Diversity

Male 55%	Female 45%
White 62.3%	Hispanic 20.5%
Black 10.7%	Two or more races 5.9%
Native American <1%	Asian or Pacific Islander <1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

1.0 student

10/9/2007

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List Price Range

$64K - $623K

Homes For Sale

Average Home Value

$200,850

Median Lot Size

15,681 Sq Ft

Average House Size

1,700 Sq Ft

Homes for Sale

$995,000

Land
350.00 Acre Lot

350 AC County Road 1322

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$235,000

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,360 Sq Ft

133 Briar Bend

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3,277 Sq Ft

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2,760 Sq Ft

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Land
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1,440 Sq Ft

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Land
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Land
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3 Beds
1 Bath
1,062 Sq Ft

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1,402 Sq Ft

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1 Bath
600 Sq Ft

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1,036 Sq Ft

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3 Baths
2,823 Sq Ft

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1,200 Sq Ft

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Rusk Junior High School is a public school for students in grades 6-8 in Rusk, TX, in the Rusk neighborhood, and is served by the Rusk Independent School District in Texas. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 493 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 14:1. Academic records show that 38% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 52% are proficient in reading. Rusk Junior High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B and a GreatSchools Rating of 7 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $200,850. Discover additional schools in the area, like Rusk High School, Rusk Seventh Day Adventist School, G.W. Bradford Primary School, and more. Learn more about what Rusk has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Rusk Junior High School.

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