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Rule School

Q: Is Rule School a good school?

Rule School ranks 3138 th of 4627 Texas alternative schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Public, Alternative Grades PK, KG-12

3138^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 4,627 Texas Alternative Schools

Better than 32% of Texas alternative schools

Summary

Rule School in Rule, TX, is a small, rural public school serving 138 students from Pre-K through 12th grade within the Rule Independent School District (Isd). This tight-knit community school stands out for its perfect 100% graduation rate over the last five years and a near-zero dropout rate, showing an incredible commitment to seeing every student through to the finish line. With a very low student-to-teacher ratio of 9.4:1 and above-average per-student spending, the school invests heavily in its students, creating a supportive environment that helps them succeed.

One of the most interesting stories at Rule School is its "Jekyll and Hyde" performance in math. While elementary and middle school math scores are below state averages—for example, 3rd-grade math proficiency was just 12.5% compared to the state's 44.33%—the school sees a dramatic turnaround by 8th grade, where math proficiency jumps to 77.78%. This trend continues into high school, where Rule students far exceed local peers and the state on Algebra I End-of-Course (EOC) exams, with 80% passing compared to just 33.33% at nearby Knox City School and 50% at Paint Creek School. This suggests that while early math instruction may need attention, the high school program is exceptionally effective at helping students catch up and excel.

Reading performance at Rule School is more consistently strong, with scores at or above state averages in several grades. The school also shines on high school EOC exams, outperforming both the state and nearby schools in English I and II Reading, as well as Biology. For parents, this means Rule School offers a unique environment where students are deeply supported through graduation, with a clear strength in high school academics. The 8th grade appears to be a pivotal turning point, especially in math, making it a school worth watching for families who value a personalized, high-commitment educational experience.

138

Students ?

9.4

Student/teacher ratio ?

$19,373

Per pupil spending ?

77.5%

Free/discounted lunch ?

1100 Union Ave
Rule, TX 79547-0307

(940) 997-2246

District: Rule Independent School District (Isd)

Racial breakdown:

White:

48.6%

Hispanic:

43.5%

Two or more races:

5.1%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 34th percentile in 2023 → 82nd in 2026

Strengths

✓100% graduate within 4 years

✓Ranking is trending up — up 48 percentile points since 2023

✓Small classes — about 9 students per teacher

Worth a look

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

!Mathematics scores 12 pts below the Texas average

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school51%

District avg51%

Texas avg52%

Elementary school

3,138^th of 4,627

Texas public elementary schools ?

Bottom 32%▲ up 4 pts since 2016

From bottom 28% (2016) to bottom 32% (2026)

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★★★★★

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Middle school

717^th of 2,335

Texas public middle schools ?

Top 31%▲ up 24 pts since 2016

From bottom 45% (2016) to top 31% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

High school

370^th of 2,009

Texas public high schools ?

Top 18%▲ up 28 pts since 2016

From top 47% (2016) to top 18% (2026)

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★★★★★

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Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

Elementary school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	34.2	3138 of 4627	32.2%	★★☆☆☆
2025	27.1	3599 of 4651	22.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	44.9	2510 of 4710	46.7%	★★☆☆☆
2023	36.8	2984 of 4647	35.8%	★★☆☆☆
2022	42.0	2620 of 4581	42.8%	★★☆☆☆
2021	33.9	2899 of 4578	36.7%	★★☆☆☆
2019	40.6	2649 of 4479	40.9%	★★☆☆☆
2018	26.4	3428 of 4359	21.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2017	43.9	2293 of 4329	47.0%	★★☆☆☆
2016	34.7	3080 of 4286	28.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2015	39.8	2855 of 4320	33.9%	★★☆☆☆
2014	39.0	2959 of 4260	30.5%	★★☆☆☆
2013	20.7	3774 of 4221	10.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2012	27.3	3553 of 4206	15.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2011	23.1	3649 of 4095	10.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2010	17.7	3666 of 3937	6.9%	☆☆☆☆☆
2009	26.5	3336 of 3884	14.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2008	37.4	2792 of 3768	25.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2007	69.6	1099 of 3724	70.5%	★★★★☆
2006	49.2	2085 of 3476	40.0%	★★☆☆☆
2005	59.2	1564 of 3475	55.0%	★★★☆☆
2004	71.1	918 of 3465	73.5%	★★★★☆

At Risk

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2022	65.7	1073 of 4461	75.9%	★★★★☆
2021	42.2	2405 of 4331	44.5%	★★☆☆☆
2019	71.1	734 of 4295	82.9%	★★★★☆
2018	29.8	3384 of 4240	20.2%	★☆☆☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	18.2	4149 of 4575	9.3%	☆☆☆☆☆
2025	9.7	3638 of 3744	2.8%	☆☆☆☆☆
2024	4.1	4642 of 4658	0.3%	☆☆☆☆☆
2022	33.4	3209 of 4561	29.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	22.1	3738 of 4499	16.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	26.5	3539 of 4348	18.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	27.8	3379 of 4306	21.5%	★☆☆☆☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	43.3	2539 of 4413	42.5%	★★☆☆☆
2025	26.2	2984 of 3644	18.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	50.5	2096 of 4465	53.1%	★★★☆☆
2019	56.3	1599 of 4188	61.8%	★★★☆☆
2018	15.6	3975 of 4168	4.6%	☆☆☆☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	22.5	4011 of 4520	11.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2025	21.1	3320 of 3705	10.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	52.3	2054 of 4594	55.3%	★★★☆☆
2023	36.2	3156 of 4521	30.2%	★★☆☆☆
2022	54.1	1882 of 4477	58.0%	★★★☆☆
2021	45.2	2373 of 4451	46.7%	★★☆☆☆
2019	54.6	1728 of 4309	59.9%	★★★☆☆
2018	38.4	2814 of 4264	34.0%	★★☆☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	67.4	1203 of 4582	73.7%	★★★★☆
2025	63.0	1167 of 3739	68.8%	★★★☆☆
2024	76.7	850 of 4647	81.7%	★★★★☆
2023	29.5	3442 of 4585	24.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	63.9	1381 of 4563	69.7%	★★★☆☆
2021	47.9	2089 of 4498	53.6%	★★★☆☆
2019	54.5	1739 of 4357	60.1%	★★★☆☆
2018	11.3	4192 of 4319	2.9%	☆☆☆☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	5.5	2968 of 3006	1.3%	☆☆☆☆☆
2022	28.6	2469 of 3082	19.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	12.4	2924 of 3082	5.1%	☆☆☆☆☆
2019	17.8	2871 of 3142	8.6%	☆☆☆☆☆
2018	16.2	2911 of 3127	6.9%	☆☆☆☆☆

Middle school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	61.4	717 of 2335	69.3%	★★★☆☆
2025	57.7	852 of 2344	63.7%	★★★☆☆
2024	52.4	985 of 2372	58.5%	★★★☆☆
2023	47.6	1132 of 2330	51.4%	★★★☆☆
2022	36.1	1442 of 2254	36.0%	★★☆☆☆
2021	22.4	1813 of 2252	19.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	37.8	1364 of 2193	37.8%	★★☆☆☆
2018	34.8	1393 of 2080	33.0%	★★☆☆☆
2017	49.2	905 of 2027	55.4%	★★★☆☆
2016	49.5	1085 of 1987	45.4%	★★☆☆☆
2015	54.1	971 of 2043	52.5%	★★★☆☆
2014	20.2	1727 of 1987	13.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2013	30.7	1542 of 1973	21.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2012	25.7	1602 of 1951	17.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2011	49.4	1169 of 1895	38.3%	★★☆☆☆
2010	60.3	734 of 1803	59.3%	★★★☆☆
2009	44.9	1163 of 1763	34.0%	★★☆☆☆
2008	41.0	1216 of 1718	29.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2007	66.0	549 of 1684	67.4%	★★★☆☆
2006	55.8	781 of 1585	50.7%	★★★☆☆
2005	65.8	504 of 1582	68.1%	★★★☆☆
2004	63.8	576 of 1573	63.4%	★★★☆☆

At Risk

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2022	55.4	729 of 2182	66.6%	★★★☆☆
2021	41.1	1167 of 2118	44.9%	★★☆☆☆
2019	32.3	1507 of 2058	26.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	34.2	1409 of 2008	29.8%	★☆☆☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2024	55.0	849 of 2242	62.1%	★★★☆☆
2023	71.0	470 of 2241	79.0%	★★★★☆
2022	33.7	1514 of 2221	31.8%	★★☆☆☆
2019	40.3	1221 of 2047	40.4%	★★☆☆☆
2018	36.2	1330 of 2008	33.8%	★★☆☆☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	88.6	122 of 2141	94.3%	★★★★★
2025	62.0	487 of 1731	71.9%	★★★★☆
2021	17.0	1874 of 2043	8.3%	☆☆☆☆☆
2019	51.2	842 of 1935	56.5%	★★★☆☆
2018	30.6	1430 of 1895	24.5%	★☆☆☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	66.1	519 of 2253	77.0%	★★★★☆
2025	73.7	271 of 1820	85.1%	★★★★☆
2024	52.8	900 of 2235	59.7%	★★★☆☆
2023	56.1	816 of 2251	63.7%	★★★☆☆
2022	37.0	1458 of 2220	34.3%	★★☆☆☆
2021	28.5	1688 of 2172	22.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	43.8	1155 of 2073	44.3%	★★☆☆☆
2018	49.6	915 of 2039	55.1%	★★★☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	85.8	208 of 2253	90.8%	★★★★★
2025	62.4	531 of 1818	70.8%	★★★★☆
2024	30.5	1616 of 2246	28.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	40.6	1288 of 2228	42.2%	★★☆☆☆
2021	22.7	1765 of 2168	18.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	25.0	1686 of 2069	18.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	11.3	1951 of 2030	3.9%	☆☆☆☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2024	25.8	1431 of 1733	17.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	36.6	1215 of 1749	30.5%	★★☆☆☆
2022	22.5	1497 of 1723	13.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	17.8	1540 of 1700	9.4%	☆☆☆☆☆
2019	39.7	1064 of 1684	36.8%	★★☆☆☆
2018	20.6	1476 of 1673	11.8%	★☆☆☆☆

High school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	72.8	370 of 2009	81.6%	★★★★☆
2025	70.4	404 of 1974	79.5%	★★★★☆
2024	44.6	1062 of 1990	46.6%	★★☆☆☆
2023	33.8	1301 of 1961	33.7%	★★☆☆☆
2022	17.7	1577 of 1876	15.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	28.9	1345 of 1861	27.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	53.2	784 of 1857	57.8%	★★★☆☆
2018	39.3	1061 of 1797	41.0%	★★☆☆☆
2017	59.9	537 of 1777	69.8%	★★★☆☆
2016	55.5	823 of 1762	53.3%	★★★☆☆
2015	58.6	738 of 1743	57.7%	★★★☆☆
2014	15.3	1547 of 1734	10.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2013	45.1	1018 of 1652	38.4%	★★☆☆☆
2012	82.1	60 of 1603	96.3%	★★★★★
2011	66.2	553 of 1672	66.9%	★★★☆☆
2010	61.4	703 of 1568	55.2%	★★★☆☆
2009	61.8	660 of 1539	57.1%	★★★☆☆
2008	67.4	469 of 1510	68.9%	★★★☆☆
2007	56.5	790 of 1497	47.2%	★★☆☆☆
2006	73.5	296 of 1430	79.3%	★★★★☆
2005	69.2	388 of 1429	72.8%	★★★★☆
2004	70.9	346 of 1427	75.8%	★★★★☆

At Risk

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2022	26.9	1401 of 1837	23.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	42.7	926 of 1829	49.4%	★★☆☆☆
2019	59.8	481 of 1810	73.4%	★★★★☆
2018	45.2	833 of 1784	53.3%	★★★☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	81.3	158 of 1936	91.8%	★★★★★
2025	85.8	66 of 1504	95.6%	★★★★★
2024	67.0	430 of 1880	77.1%	★★★★☆
2023	48.8	936 of 1891	50.5%	★★★☆☆
2021	95.9	3 of 1815	99.8%	★★★★★
2019	58.1	689 of 1798	61.7%	★★★☆☆
2018	42.5	1037 of 1781	41.8%	★★☆☆☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	88.1	88 of 1860	95.3%	★★★★★
2024	58.9	522 of 1805	71.1%	★★★★☆
2023	40.2	1045 of 1820	42.6%	★★☆☆☆
2022	29.1	1274 of 1762	27.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	81.4	159 of 1743	90.9%	★★★★★
2019	48.5	816 of 1714	52.4%	★★★☆☆
2018	48.1	787 of 1691	53.5%	★★★☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	80.2	172 of 1937	91.1%	★★★★★
2025	66.8	265 of 1513	82.5%	★★★★☆
2024	48.8	788 of 1884	58.2%	★★★☆☆
2023	38.8	1138 of 1897	40.0%	★★☆☆☆
2022	32.0	1291 of 1847	30.1%	★★☆☆☆
2021	40.9	1079 of 1848	41.6%	★★☆☆☆
2019	51.7	748 of 1818	58.9%	★★★☆☆
2018	42.5	987 of 1794	45.0%	★★☆☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	51.7	841 of 1954	57.0%	★★★☆☆
2025	44.3	749 of 1515	50.6%	★★★☆☆
2024	24.0	1429 of 1891	24.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	19.1	1563 of 1913	18.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	13.7	1623 of 1853	12.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	9.3	1704 of 1840	7.4%	☆☆☆☆☆
2019	72.5	314 of 1824	82.8%	★★★★☆
2018	41.4	1019 of 1803	43.5%	★★☆☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	55.6	655 of 1584	58.6%	★★★☆☆
2025	59.6	405 of 1294	68.7%	★★★☆☆
2024	42.1	903 of 1556	42.0%	★★☆☆☆
2023	10.4	1426 of 1576	9.5%	☆☆☆☆☆
2022	2.5	1480 of 1525	3.0%	☆☆☆☆☆
2021	7.0	1414 of 1510	6.4%	☆☆☆☆☆
2018	25.7	1247 of 1539	19.0%	★☆☆☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Elementary school

At Risk (2022)76th percentile+33 vs school

Male (2026)74th percentile+42 vs school

Hispanic (2026)42nd percentile+10 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2026)11th percentile-21 vs school

Female (2026)9th percentile-23 vs school

White (2026)1st percentile-31 vs school

Middle school

Hispanic (2026)94th percentile+25 vs school

Male (2026)91st percentile+21 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2026)77th percentile+8 vs school

At Risk (2022)67th percentile+31 vs school

Female (2024)62nd percentile+4 vs school

White (2024)17th percentile-41 vs school

High school

Hispanic (2026)95th percentile+14 vs school

Female (2026)92nd percentile+10 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2026)91st percentile+10 vs school

White (2026)59th percentile-23 vs school

Male (2026)57th percentile-25 vs school

At Risk (2022)24th percentile+8 vs school

By subject vs Texas (2025-2026) ?

Algebra I80%+26 vs state

English I Reading80%+25 vs state

English II Reading80%+20 vs state

Biology77%+6 vs state

U.S. History70%~ state avg

Reading53%~ state avg

Social Studies44%+13 vs state

Mathematics31%-12 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking ()				Ranking ()				STAAR EOC Algebra I (2026)	STAAR EOC Biology (2026)	STAAR EOC English I Reading (2026)	STAAR EOC English II Reading (2026)	STAAR EOC U.S. History (2026)	STAAR Reading (2026)						STAAR Mathematics (2026)						STAAR Social Studies (2026)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	SchoolDigger Rating ()	Average Standard Score ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	Rank Change from Previous Year	STAAR EOC Algebra I End of Course	STAAR EOC Biology End of Course	STAAR EOC English I Reading End of Course	STAAR EOC English II Reading End of Course	STAAR EOC U.S. History End of Course	STAAR Reading 3rd Grade	STAAR Reading 4th Grade	STAAR Reading 5th Grade	STAAR Reading 6th Grade	STAAR Reading 7th Grade	STAAR Reading 8th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 3rd Grade	STAAR Mathematics 4th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 5th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 6th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 7th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 8th Grade	STAAR Social Studies 8th Grade	Total
Rule School	Public, Alternative	PK, KG-12	1100 Union Ave	Rule	79547	Haskell County	Rule Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(940) 997-2246	138	15	9.4	77.5%	67 (48.6%)	3 (2.2%)	60 (43.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (5.1%)								(n/a)	80.0	76.9	80.0	80.0	70.0	37.5	56.3	55.6	50.0	62.5	66.7	12.5	25.0	55.6	33.3	0.0	77.8	44.4	$19,373
Paint Creek School	Public, Alternative	PK, KG-12	4485 Fm 600	Haskell	79521	Haskell County	Paint Creek Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(940) 864-2868	111	15	7.5	64.0%	55 (49.5%)	5 (4.5%)	48 (43.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (2.7%)								(n/a)	50.0	69.2	75.0	72.7		71.4		58.3	50.0	62.5	72.7	42.9		50.0	45.5	62.5	45.5	27.3	$25,134
Knox City School	Public, Alternative	PK, KG-12	400 N 4th St	Knox City	79529	Knox County	Knox City-O'Brien Consolidated Independent School District	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(940) 657-3565	195	25	7.8	65.6%	90 (46.2%)	4 (2.1%)	94 (48.2%)	1 (0.5%)	2 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (2.1%)								(n/a)	33.3	90.0	91.7	72.7	58.8	42.9	54.6	41.7	41.2	69.2	57.1	57.1	81.8	91.7	58.8	66.7	66.7	14.3	$11,485

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Rule School ranks 3138^th of 4627 Texas alternative schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What district is Rule School in?

Rule Independent School District (Isd)

What is the racial makeup of Rule School?

Students at Rule School are 49% White, 43% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races, 2% African American.

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In the 2024-25 school year, 138 students attended Rule School.

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2025–26 STAAR, STAAR EOC & STAAR Spanish test scoresJun 12, 2026

2021–22 through 2023–24 school spending dataJan 10, 2026

2023–24 dropout rates & graduation ratesSep 17, 2025

2024–25 STAAR EOC & STAAR Spanish test scoresJun 23, 2025

SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Texas Education Agency.

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