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Ruston Elementary School

Public | PK-5 | 435 students

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Posted August 12, 2007

We have plenty love, hope, and expectations for the students at our school! We have a very highly-qualified staff, as well as excellent parental involvement! We also have very small classes...this is very beneficial to the students. Our principal is the best, as well as our school board!
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The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 69% in 2012.

416 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
39%

2011

 
 
24%

2010

 
 
39%

2009

 
 
47%
Math

The state average for Math was 71% in 2012.

416 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
50%

2011

 
 
21%

2010

 
 
48%

2009

 
 
50%
Science

The state average for Science was 67% in 2012.

416 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
39%

2011

 
 
27%

2010

 
 
27%

2009

 
 
38%
Social Studies

The state average for Social Studies was 64% in 2012.

416 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
45%

2011

 
 
21%

2010

 
 
24%

2009

 
 
60%
Scale: % basic or above

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Louisiana used the integrated Louisiana Educational Assessment Program (iLEAP) to assess students in grades 3, 5, 6, and 7 in math, English language arts, science, and social studies. The iLEAP is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Louisiana.

See Louisiana's state standards

Source: Louisiana Department of Education

English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 70% in 2012.

416 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
49%

2011

 
 
58%

2010

 
 
72%

2009

 
 
78%
Math

The state average for Math was 70% in 2012.

416 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
38%

2011

 
 
48%

2010

 
 
64%

2009

 
 
68%
Science

The state average for Science was 64% in 2012.

416 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
22%

2011

 
 
36%

2010

 
 
49%

2009

 
 
67%
Social Studies

The state average for Social Studies was 67% in 2012.

416 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
44%

2011

 
 
34%

2010

 
 
59%

2009

 
 
84%
Scale: % basic or above

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Louisiana used the integrated Louisiana Educational Assessment Program (iLEAP) to assess students in grades 3, 5, 6, and 7 in math, English language arts, science, and social studies. The iLEAP is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Louisiana.

See Louisiana's state standards

Source: Louisiana Department of Education

English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 75% in 2012.

416 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
51%

2011

 
 
64%

2010

 
 
51%

2009

 
 
78%
Math

The state average for Math was 73% in 2012.

416 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
25%

2011

 
 
44%

2010

 
 
44%

2009

 
 
63%
Science

The state average for Science was 68% in 2012.

416 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
30%

2011

 
 
34%

2010

 
 
39%

2009

 
 
44%
Social Studies

The state average for Social Studies was 68% in 2012.

416 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
23%

2011

 
 
44%

2010

 
 
46%

2009

 
 
53%
Scale: % basic or above

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Louisiana used the Louisiana Educational Assessment Program for the 21st Century (LEAP 21) to assess students in grades 4 and 8 in math, English language arts, science and social studies. The LEAP 21 is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Louisiana. The goal is for all students to score at or above basic on the test.

See Louisiana's state standards

Source: Louisiana Department of Education

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GreatSchools Ratings are based on the most recent standardized test results for schools. Use the breakdown ratings below to compare types of students at this school. Learn more »


Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
Black 92% 46%
White 6% 49%
Hispanic 2% 3%
Asian/Pacific Islander 1% 1%
American Indian/Alaska Native N/A 1%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 94%N/A65%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 13N/A14
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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200 N. Bernard Street
Ruston, LA 71270
Phone: (318) 255-4714

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