Serving 1,507 students in grades 6-8, William Rushing Middle School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 58% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 1,507 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 58%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 58% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 58% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
William Rushing Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
William Rushing Middle School's student population of 1,507 students has grown by 55% over five school years.
The teacher population of 86 teachers has grown by 34% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
1,507 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
86 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
William Rushing Middle School ranks within the top 20% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of William Rushing Middle School is 0.74, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1084 out of 8188 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
24%
5%
Hispanic
13%
53%
Black
12%
13%
White
42%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch (21-22)
9%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is William Rushing Middle School's ranking?
William Rushing Middle School is ranked #1084 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are William Rushing Middle School often compared to?
William Rushing Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lorene Rogers Middle School, Reynolds Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
58% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 70% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend William Rushing Middle School?
1,507 students attend William Rushing Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of William Rushing Middle School students are White, 24% of students are Asian, 13% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of William Rushing Middle School?
William Rushing Middle School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does William Rushing Middle School offer ?
William Rushing Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is William Rushing Middle School part of?
William Rushing Middle School is part of Prosper Independent School District.
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