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West Rusk Elementary School

Public | 3-5 | 257 students

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Posted March 10, 2006

West Rusk Elementary School is a fabulous place for our kids to learn. The teachers make their lesson plans fun and keep the kids interesting. They also have great disipline and keep all the students well behaved.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted November 11, 2005

The West Rusk Elementary School is very nice. There are wonderful teachers, understandable learning techniques, and fantastic children. It's a wonderful place to send your children to learn and have fun.
—Submitted by a parent


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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.
Math

The state average for Math was 87% in 2011.

84 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
61%

2010

 
 
63%

2009

 
 
63%

2008

 
 
79%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 89% in 2011.

84 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
76%

2010

 
 
80%

2009

 
 
94%

2008

 
 
93%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2010-2011, the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS) was used to test students in reading in grades 3 through 9; in writing in grades 4 and 7; in English language arts in grades 10 and 11; in mathematics in grades 3 through 11; in science in grades 5, 8, 10 and 11; and in social studies in grades 8, 10 and 11. TAKS is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Texas. The grade 11 Exit Level TAKS is a high school graduation requirement. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Texas' state standards

Source: Texas Education Agency

Math

The state average for Math was 88% in 2011.

82 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
70%

2010

 
 
73%

2009

 
 
84%

2008

 
 
72%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 85% in 2011.

82 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
80%

2010

 
 
81%

2009

 
 
86%

2008

 
 
76%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 90% in 2011.

80 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
81%

2010

 
 
79%

2009

 
 
90%

2008

 
 
94%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2010-2011, the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS) was used to test students in reading in grades 3 through 9; in writing in grades 4 and 7; in English language arts in grades 10 and 11; in mathematics in grades 3 through 11; in science in grades 5, 8, 10 and 11; and in social studies in grades 8, 10 and 11. TAKS is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Texas. The grade 11 Exit Level TAKS is a high school graduation requirement. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Texas' state standards

Source: Texas Education Agency

Math

The state average for Math was 81% in 2011.

77 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
79%

2010

 
 
85%

2009

 
 
81%

2008

 
 
82%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 82% in 2011.

77 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
95%

2010

 
 
87%

2009

 
 
76%

2008

 
 
88%
Science

The state average for Science was 87% in 2011.

77 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
78%

2010

 
 
73%

2009

 
 
61%

2008

 
 
77%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2010-2011, the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS) was used to test students in reading in grades 3 through 9; in writing in grades 4 and 7; in English language arts in grades 10 and 11; in mathematics in grades 3 through 11; in science in grades 5, 8, 10 and 11; and in social studies in grades 8, 10 and 11. TAKS is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Texas. The grade 11 Exit Level TAKS is a high school graduation requirement. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Texas' state standards

Source: Texas Education Agency

Math

All Students61%
Female57%
Male65%
Black or African American36%
Asiann/a
Hispanic62%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White69%
Economically disadvantaged63%
Not economically disadvantaged55%
Special education67%
Not special education60%
Limited English proficient (LEP)53%
Proficient in English62%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant60%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Reading

All Students76%
Female81%
Male70%
Black or African American91%
Asiann/a
Hispanic86%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White69%
Economically disadvantaged73%
Not economically disadvantaged85%
Special education50%
Not special education78%
Limited English proficient (LEP)80%
Proficient in English75%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant76%
Gifted/talentedn/a
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2010-2011, the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS) was used to test students in reading in grades 3 through 9; in writing in grades 4 and 7; in English language arts in grades 10 and 11; in mathematics in grades 3 through 11; in science in grades 5, 8, 10 and 11; and in social studies in grades 8, 10 and 11. TAKS is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Texas. The grade 11 Exit Level TAKS is a high school graduation requirement. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Texas Education Agency; if there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Texas' state standards

Source: Texas Education Agency

Math

All Students70%
Female69%
Male71%
Black or African American30%
Asiann/a
Hispanic82%
American Indian or Alaska Native60%
White73%
Economically disadvantaged67%
Not economically disadvantaged76%
Special education40%
Not special education71%
Limited English proficient (LEP)73%
Proficient in English69%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant69%
Gifted/talented100%

Reading

All Students80%
Female79%
Male82%
Black or African American60%
Asiann/a
Hispanic76%
American Indian or Alaska Native80%
White86%
Economically disadvantaged80%
Not economically disadvantaged81%
Special education80%
Not special education81%
Limited English proficient (LEP)64%
Proficient in English83%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant80%
Gifted/talented100%

Writing

All Students81%
Female85%
Male75%
Black or African American80%
Asiann/a
Hispanic82%
American Indian or Alaska Native80%
White81%
Economically disadvantaged82%
Not economically disadvantaged80%
Special education60%
Not special education83%
Limited English proficient (LEP)73%
Proficient in English83%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant81%
Gifted/talented100%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2010-2011, the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS) was used to test students in reading in grades 3 through 9; in writing in grades 4 and 7; in English language arts in grades 10 and 11; in mathematics in grades 3 through 11; in science in grades 5, 8, 10 and 11; and in social studies in grades 8, 10 and 11. TAKS is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Texas. The grade 11 Exit Level TAKS is a high school graduation requirement. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Texas Education Agency; if there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Texas' state standards

Source: Texas Education Agency

Math

All Students79%
Female79%
Male80%
Black or African American58%
Asiann/a
Hispanic75%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White85%
Economically disadvantaged75%
Not economically disadvantaged94%
Special educationn/a
Not special education78%
Limited English proficient (LEP)57%
Proficient in English81%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant79%
Gifted/talented100%

Reading

All Students95%
Female88%
Male100%
Black or African American83%
Asiann/a
Hispanic100%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White96%
Economically disadvantaged93%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Special educationn/a
Not special education96%
Limited English proficient (LEP)100%
Proficient in English94%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant95%
Gifted/talented100%

Science

All Students78%
Female70%
Male84%
Black or African American58%
Asiann/a
Hispanic63%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White88%
Economically disadvantaged72%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Special educationn/a
Not special education78%
Limited English proficient (LEP)57%
Proficient in English80%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant78%
Gifted/talentedn/a
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2010-2011, the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS) was used to test students in reading in grades 3 through 9; in writing in grades 4 and 7; in English language arts in grades 10 and 11; in mathematics in grades 3 through 11; in science in grades 5, 8, 10 and 11; and in social studies in grades 8, 10 and 11. TAKS is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Texas. The grade 11 Exit Level TAKS is a high school graduation requirement. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Texas Education Agency; if there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Texas' state standards

Source: Texas Education Agency

  • In 2010-2011, this school was rated "Academically Unacceptable".
  • In 2009-2010, this school was rated "Academically Acceptable".
  • In 2008-2009, this school was rated "Academically Acceptable".

About the tests


Texas uses Accountability Ratings to indicate the overall performance of each school and district. The ratings are based on TAKS test results, dropout rates for grades 7 and 8 and school completion rates for grades 9 through 12. Schools and districts rated under standard accountability procedures are designated as Exemplary, Recognized, Academically Acceptable or Academically Unacceptable. Schools and districts rated under alternative education accountability (AEA) procedures are designated as either AEA: Academically Acceptable or AEA: Academically Unacceptable.

See Texas' state standards

Source: Texas Education Agency

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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
White 65% 34%
Hispanic 20% 48%
Black 15% 14%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 0%
Asian/Pacific Islander N/A 4%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Special education 9%N/A10%
Gifted/talented students 4%N/A8%
Limited English proficient (LEP) 12%N/A17%
Economically disadvantaged 71%N/A55%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 14N/A15
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Teacher experience

  This school District averageState average
Beginning teachers 0%N/A8%
1 to 5 years 17%N/A30%
6 to 10 years 17%N/A20%
11 to 20 years 29%N/A23%
21 or more years 37%N/A19%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008
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New London, TX 75682
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