Public middle schoolGrades 6–8Dallas ISD

Thomas J Rusk Middle School

2929 Inwood Rd, Dallas, TX 75235 · (972) 925-2000

C
77 / 1002026 TEA rating
● SteadyWithin 1 point of 2025 (C 78).
373students
14.9students per teacher
94.5%attendance
31stof 36 Dallas ISD middle schools
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BAABAACRings: 1 and 2 miles
This schoolPublic school (2026 grade)PrivateWhat’s coming

Rating history

Thomas J Rusk Middle School has earned an A in 0 of its 6 A–F ratings since 2019.

TEA didn’t give A–F ratings in 2020 or 2021 (COVID). Scores are out of 100: 90+ is an A, 80–89 a B, 70–79 a C, 60–69 a D.

What makes up the 2026 grade

Student achievementD · 69

How students scored on STAAR tests.

School progressC · 79

How much students grew from last year, or how they did compared with schools with similar student populations.

Closing the gapsC · 72

How each student group did, including students from low-income families and English learners.

How students did on STAAR

Share of Thomas J Rusk Middle School tests at each level in spring 2025, across all grades and subjects. The dark tick is the Dallas ISD middle school average.

Approaches grade level65%
Meets grade level35%
Dallas ISD middle schools: 42.8%
Masters grade level10%

Students and teachers

From TEA’s 2024–25 school report card (TAPR).

373students in 2024–25Down 1% from 378 the year before
14.9students per teacher25 full-time teachers
19.9average class sizeEnglish, math, science and social studies
7.7 yrsteachers’ average time in the district
$71,719average teacher base pay
94.1%from low-income familiesDallas ISD middle schools: 89.8%
50.1%English learners
15.3%in gifted & talented
19.1%chronically absentMissed 10% or more of school days (2023–24)
Students by race and ethnicity
Hispanic 65.7%African American 30%White 2.4%Asian 0.8%Two or More Races 0.8%

Is a home zoned here?

Attendance zones change, and many homes near a school are zoned somewhere else. Before you buy or rent, confirm the address with Dallas ISD (district website).

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What’s coming nearby

From Realust’s What’s Coming tracker, within 2 miles of Thomas J Rusk Middle School.

Under constructionMoody Children's HospitalOpens 2031 · 0.9 mi away AnnouncedEquinix DA12 data center campusFirst building late 2027 (per filing) · 1.6 mi away

Nearby schools

Closest middle schools and private schools, by straight-line distance.

BDallas Hybrid Preparatory at Stephen J HayDallas ISD · 82 · 1.4 mi AHenry W Longfellow Career Exploration AcademyDallas ISD · 96 · 1.8 mi ASudie L Williams Talented and Gifted AcademyDallas ISD · 98 · 2.1 mi BUplift Williams Prep Middle SchoolUplift Education · 81 · 2.1 mi AWilliam B Travis Vanguard Academy of Academically Talented and GiftedDallas ISD · 99 · 2.5 mi AHighland Park Middle SchoolHighland Park ISD · 95 · 2.7 mi PWillow Montessori AcademyPrivate · PK–K · 0.9 mi POur Lady of Perpetual Help SchoolPrivate · PK–8 · 1.4 mi PProvidence Christian SchoolPrivate · PK–8 · 1.8 mi
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Questions about Thomas J Rusk Middle School

What is Thomas J Rusk Middle School’s TEA rating?

Thomas J Rusk Middle School earned a C (77 out of 100) in the Texas Education Agency’s 2026 A–F ratings, released in August 2026. It had a C (78) in 2025.

What grades does Thomas J Rusk Middle School serve?

Grades 6–8. It’s part of Dallas ISD, at 2929 Inwood Rd in Dallas.

How many students go to Thomas J Rusk Middle School?

373 students in 2024–25, down 1% from 378 the year before. There are about 15 students for every teacher.

How does Thomas J Rusk Middle School compare with other Dallas ISD middle schools?

Its 2026 score ranks 31st of 36 Dallas ISD middle schools (tied with 1 other). 22% of them earned an A in 2026.

Which homes are zoned to Thomas J Rusk Middle School?

Attendance zones can change from year to year. Use Dallas ISD’s school locator or call the district to confirm an address before you buy or rent.

Sources: Texas Education Agency 2019–2026 A–F accountability ratings (2026 released August 2026); TEA 2024–25 Texas Academic Performance Report (TAPR); TEA school directory; Realust What’s Coming tracker. District rankings and averages are Realust calculations from TEA data. Updated November 2026. See something out of date? Tell us.