Public elementary schoolGrades EE–5Mesquite ISD

Rutherford Elementary

1100 Rutherford Dr, Mesquite, TX 75149 · (972) 290-4060

C
76 / 1002026 TEA rating
▼ Down 4 points from 2025Down from a B (80) in 2025.
803students
16students per teacher
94.9%attendance
12thof 34 Mesquite ISD elementary schools
Find homes near this school All Mesquite ISD schools
DDDCCFCRings: 1 and 2 miles
This schoolPublic school (2026 grade)PrivateWhat’s coming

Rating history

Rutherford 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 achievementC · 72

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 · 70

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

How students did on STAAR

Share of Rutherford 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 level73%
Meets grade level45%
Mesquite ISD elementary schools: 40%
Masters grade level17%

Students and teachers

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

803students in 2024–25Up 7% from 748 the year before
16students per teacher50 full-time teachers
20.4average class sizeMesquite ISD elementary schools: 19.3
5.9 yrsteachers’ average time in the district
$66,538average teacher base pay
78.2%from low-income familiesMesquite ISD elementary schools: 83.7%
44.6%English learners
4.4%in gifted & talented
12.3%chronically absentMissed 10% or more of school days (2023–24)
Students by race and ethnicity
Hispanic 68.2%African American 16.1%White 9.8%Two or More Races 4%Asian 1%

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 Rutherford Elementary.

ProposedLong Creek Rd data center (denied)Rezoning denied; in limbo · 1.3 mi away

Nearby schools

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

DSmith ElementaryMesquite ISD · 66 · 0.8 mi DPioneer Technology (PTAA) Mesquite ElementaryPioneer Technology & Arts Academy · 66 · 1.2 mi DBlack ElementaryMesquite ISD · 68 · 1.2 mi CGentry ElementaryMesquite ISD · 76 · 1.3 mi CShaw ElementaryMesquite ISD · 77 · 1.4 mi FPirrung ElementaryMesquite ISD · 59 · 1.4 mi
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Questions about Rutherford Elementary

What is Rutherford Elementary’s TEA rating?

Rutherford Elementary earned a C (76 out of 100) in the Texas Education Agency’s 2026 A–F ratings, released in August 2026. It had a B (80) in 2025.

What grades does Rutherford Elementary serve?

Grades EE–5. It’s part of Mesquite ISD, at 1100 Rutherford Dr in Mesquite.

How many students go to Rutherford Elementary?

803 students in 2024–25, up 7% from 748 the year before. There are about 16 students for every teacher.

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

Its 2026 score ranks 12th of 34 Mesquite ISD elementary schools (tied with 4 others). 0% of them earned an A in 2026.

Which homes are zoned to Rutherford 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.