Summary:
In zip code 75682, there is one middle school, West Rusk Middle, serving grades 6 through 8 in the rural community of New London, Texas, as part of the West Rusk County Consolidated Independent School District.
With 242 students, this small school has a 15:1 student-teacher ratio and a 0% dropout rate. Over 76% of students are economically disadvantaged, and per-student spending is $10,349. Despite these challenges, the school has earned a consistent 3-star rating and ranks in the mid-50th percentile statewide for the last three years. Its standout strength is in advanced mathematics: 100% of 8th graders taking Algebra I were proficient in the most recent year, far exceeding state averages. The school also performs well in 7th Grade Reading, with 70.59% proficiency in 2024-2025, beating the state average of 51.69%.
However, performance is uneven. The school struggles in 6th Grade Math (28.36% proficient vs. 38.57% state), 8th Grade Math (40% vs. 47.24% state), and 8th Grade Science (30.53% vs. 46.25% state). This suggests that while advanced students thrive in Algebra I, the general student body needs more support in math and science. Year-over-year data shows volatility in subjects like 7th Grade Math, which dropped from 43.28% to 30% proficiency, likely due to small class sizes. Overall, West Rusk Middle is a solid, average-performing school with clear strengths in reading and advanced math, but with room for improvement in core STEM subjects for most students.
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