Public elementary schoolGrades PK–5Mesquite ISD

Rugel Elementary

2701 Sybil Dr, Mesquite, TX 75149 · (972) 882-7260

D
60 / 1002026 TEA rating
▼ Down 14 points from 2025Down from a C (74) in 2025.
272students
12.2students per teacher
93.6%attendance
33rdof 34 Mesquite ISD elementary schools
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CBBCCDDRings: 1 and 2 miles
This schoolPublic school (2026 grade)PrivateWhat’s coming

Rating history

Rugel Elementary 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 · 62

How students scored on STAAR tests.

School progressD · 66

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

Closing the gapsF · 46

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

How students did on STAAR

Share of Rugel Elementary tests at each level in spring 2025, across all grades and subjects. The dark tick is the Mesquite ISD elementary school average.

Approaches grade level70%
Meets grade level40%
Mesquite ISD elementary schools: 40%
Masters grade level12%

Students and teachers

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

272students in 2024–25Down 3% from 280 the year before
12.2students per teacher22 full-time teachers
18.7average class sizeMesquite ISD elementary schools: 19.3
9.6 yrsteachers’ average time in the district
$67,866average teacher base pay
71.7%from low-income familiesMesquite ISD elementary schools: 83.7%
12.9%English learners
5.5%in gifted & talented
18.8%chronically absentMissed 10% or more of school days (2023–24)
Students by race and ethnicity
Hispanic 55.1%African American 30.1%White 9.9%Two or More Races 4%Asian 0.7%

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 Mesquite ISD (district website).

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What’s coming nearby

From Realust’s What’s Coming tracker, within 2 miles of Rugel Elementary.

Under constructionI-635/US 80 interchange rebuildExpected 2029 · 1.1 mi away

Nearby schools

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

CGalloway ElementaryMesquite ISD · 70 · 1.0 mi BTosch ElementaryMesquite ISD · 80 · 1.0 mi BLegacy Prep Charter Academy Mesquite West CampusLegacy Preparatory · 85 · 1.1 mi CIgnite Community School - MesquiteTexas College Preparatory Academies · 77 · 1.2 mi CHanby ElementaryMesquite ISD · 77 · 1.5 mi DRange ElementaryMesquite ISD · 69 · 1.6 mi PThe Family Place Child Development CenterPrivate · K–2 · 2.3 mi PFirst Baptist Academy of DallasPrivate · PK–12 · 2.4 mi PFirst Baptist Academy DallasPrivate · PK–12 · 2.4 mi
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Questions about Rugel Elementary

What is Rugel Elementary’s TEA rating?

Rugel Elementary earned a D (60 out of 100) in the Texas Education Agency’s 2026 A–F ratings, released in August 2026. It had a C (74) in 2025.

What grades does Rugel Elementary serve?

Grades PK–5. It’s part of Mesquite ISD, at 2701 Sybil Dr in Mesquite.

How many students go to Rugel Elementary?

272 students in 2024–25, down 3% from 280 the year before. There are about 12 students for every teacher.

How does Rugel Elementary compare with other Mesquite ISD elementary schools?

Its 2026 score ranks 33rd of 34 Mesquite ISD elementary schools. 0% of them earned an A in 2026.

Which homes are zoned to Rugel Elementary?

Attendance zones can change from year to year. Use Mesquite 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.