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THOMAS J RUSK MIDDLE

PublicRegularGrades 6–8
DALLAS, Texas · DALLAS ISD
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students373
Student:Teacher14.9:1
Free/Reduced Lunch94%
Title INo
THOMAS J RUSK
OverviewEnrollmentDemographicsPerformanceAttendanceBehaviourWorkforce

Key Indicators

At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available

State avg: 529
373
Total Enrollment
State avg: 64%
94%+29.8pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
14.9:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
6–8
Grade Span
Middle
Level

Overview

THOMAS J RUSK MIDDLE is a public middle serving grades 6–8 in DALLAS, Texas. The school enrolls 373 students. It is part of the DALLAS ISD district.

Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Strengths & Things to Consider

Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Texas state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.

Things to Consider

Higher share of students from low-income families
94% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelMiddle
Grade Span6–8
DistrictDALLAS ISD
County48113
CityDALLAS
ZIP75235
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID481623001347

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment373
White0.2%
Hispanic / Latino71.5%
Black / African American1.6%
Asian24.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native1.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.3%
Two or More Races1.2%

Race / Ethnicity Distribution

White
0.2%
Hispanic
71.5%
Black
1.6%
Asian
24.2%
Two+
1.2%
Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Equity & Title I

In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.

FRL %94%
State Avg64%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)