Rugel Elementary

Summary:

Rugel Elementary is a public elementary school in Mesquite, Texas, serving 331 students in grades K-5. The school is part of the Mesquite Independent School District, which is ranked 601 out of 968 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Rugel Elementary consistently underperforms the Mesquite ISD and Texas state averages on STAAR (State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness) tests, with only 35.29% of 3rd-grade students proficient or better in reading, compared to 40.57% for the district and 48.85% for the state. The school's performance is particularly low for its African American and Hispanic student subgroups, ranking in the bottom 30-40% of their respective statewide subgroups. Rugel Elementary has also declined in its overall ranking, from 2,143 out of 4,320 Texas elementary schools in 2014-2015 to 3,369 out of 4,675 in 2023-2024, and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Despite having a relatively low student-teacher ratio and higher per-student spending compared to nearby Mesquite ISD schools, such as Hanby Elementary and Range Elementary, Rugel Elementary's academic outcomes do not reflect this additional investment. This suggests that the school may not be effectively allocating its resources to support student learning and achievement, and that significant interventions and improvements are needed to help Rugel Elementary improve its outcomes for all students.


Detail:

Public K-5

 2701 Sybil Dr
       Mesquite, TX  75149-1999


(972) 882-7260

District: Mesquite Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
3369th of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,609 Help


Students who attend Rugel Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    McDonald Middle
High:    North Mesquite High School

Student/teacher ratio:  12.6 Help
Number of students:  281

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
53.0%
African American:
29.2%
White:
12.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  81.1% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Rugel Elementary ranks worse than 72.1% of elementary schools in Texas. It also ranks 28th among 33 ranked elementary schools in the Mesquite Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 31.13. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Rugel Elementary is diverse. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (53%), African American (29.2%), White (12.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 81.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Rugel Elementary is 12.6, which is the 8th best among 33 elementary schools in the Mesquite Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Rugel Elementary is $10,609, which is the 5th highest among 33 elementary schools in the Mesquite Independent School District (Isd).
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Rugel Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Rugel Elementary 3369th of 4675 Texas public elementary schools. (See Rugel Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Mesquite Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Mesquite Independent School District (Isd) 601st of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Rugel Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Rugel Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 71.68 886th 3465 74.4%
2005 69.00 1057th 3475 69.6%
2006 52.70 1908th 3476 45.1%
2007 52.90 2065th 3724 44.5%
2008 49.14 2244th 3768 40.4%
2009 35.06 2979th 3884 23.3%
2010 41.90 2746th 3937 30.3%
2011 41.33 2885th 4095 29.5%
2012 40.03 2889th 4206 31.3%
2013 52.12 2181st 4221 48.3%
2014 50.68 2288th 4260 46.3%
2015 53.53 2143rd 4320 50.4%
2016 47.20 2429th 4286 43.3%
2017 31.46 3059th 4329 29.3%
2018 25.93 3457th 4359 20.7%
2019 24.65 3651st 4479 18.5%
2021 36.21 2775th 4578 39.4%
2022 29.97 3372nd 4581 26.4%
2023 29.46 3428th 4647 26.2%
2024 31.13 3369th 4675 27.9%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Rugel Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 10.25 3175th 3226 1.6%
2019 41.91 1999th 3333 40.0%
2021 67.21 721st 3446 79.1%
2022 42.29 2099th 3487 39.8%
2023 40.75 2217th 3556 37.7%
2024 61.79 1074th 3638 70.5%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Rugel Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 35.33 2358th 3558 33.7%
2019 27.83 2992nd 3684 18.8%
2021 27.87 2980th 3799 21.6%
2022 25.09 3377th 3952 14.5%
2023 48.56 1723rd 4086 57.8%
2024 63.18 1082nd 4261 74.6%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Rugel Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 33.89 3113th 4264 27.0%
2019 25.05 3749th 4309 13.0%
2021 45.20 2369th 4451 46.8%
2022 40.03 2837th 4477 36.6%
2023 40.08 2865th 4521 36.6%
2024 48.38 2294th 4560 49.7%
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Rank History for Female students at Rugel Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 28.98 3311th 4306 23.1%
2019 25.50 3593rd 4348 17.4%
2021 31.89 3073rd 4499 31.7%
2022 28.03 3553rd 4561 22.1%
2023 26.41 3638th 4588 20.7%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Rugel Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 19.77 3952nd 4240 6.8%
2019 28.43 3504th 4295 18.4%
2021 47.29 2032nd 4331 53.1%
2022 42.06 2669th 4461 40.2%
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Rank History for Male students at Rugel Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 23.69 3633rd 4319 15.9%
2019 26.20 3523rd 4357 19.1%
2021 42.69 2401st 4498 46.6%
2022 36.33 2971st 4563 34.9%
2023 36.53 2986th 4585 34.9%
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Rank History for African American students at Rugel Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 28.24 1982nd 2483 20.2%
2019 28.14 2034th 2515 19.1%
2021 34.72 1637th 2444 33.0%
2022 37.09 1590th 2421 34.3%
2023 47.00 1169th 2443 52.1%
2024 37.31 1596th 2421 34.1%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Rugel Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 37.37 2757th 4168 33.9%
2019 33.91 3025th 4188 27.8%
2021 51.60 1836th 4329 57.6%
2022 41.11 2684th 4376 38.7%
2023 39.39 2796th 4401 36.5%
2024 47.05 2294th 4431 48.2%
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Rank History for White students at Rugel Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 23.91 2654th 3127 15.1%
2019 40.05 2044th 3142 34.9%
2021 37.47 2050th 3082 33.5%
2022 25.95 2543rd 3082 17.5%
2023 28.54 2472nd 3106 20.4%
2024 46.09 1773rd 3078 42.4%
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Data source: test scores: Texas Education Agency, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Rugel Elementary Test Scores
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Data source: Texas Education Agency

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Enrollment information for Rugel Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 455 19 6 59 n/a n/a n/a 0 539
1989 449 19 12 64 0 n/a n/a 0 544
1990 469 19 14 69 0 n/a n/a 0 571
1991 505 20 9 60 0 n/a n/a 0 594
1992 495 28 13 61 0 n/a n/a 0 597
1993 485 27 10 60 0 n/a n/a 0 582
1994 452 30 10 59 0 n/a n/a 0 551
1995 440 27 9 62 2 n/a n/a 0 540
1996 440 27 9 62 2 n/a n/a 0 540
1997 414 30 13 59 1 n/a n/a 0 517
1998 378 35 17 64 1 n/a n/a 0 495
1999 359 34 16 64 2 n/a n/a 0 475
2000 354 38 20 65 2 n/a n/a 0 479
2001 309 36 18 76 2 n/a n/a 0 441
2002 226 41 21 113 2 n/a n/a 0 403
2003 226 41 21 113 2 n/a n/a 0 403
2004 187 39 19 115 2 n/a n/a 0 362
2005 155 61 13 129 3 n/a n/a 0 361
2006 152 59 9 120 2 n/a n/a 0 342
2007 153 65 5 117 1 n/a n/a 0 341
2008 140 151 8 132 1 n/a n/a 0 432
2009 142 150 5 137 1 n/a n/a 0 435
2010 131 136 4 143 7 n/a n/a 0 421
2011 131 147 6 177 3 0 7 0 471
2012 121 178 5 169 4 0 12 0 489
2013 121 161 6 168 4 0 11 0 471
2014 111 155 8 170 4 0 11 0 459
2015 111 159 6 182 3 0 15 0 476
2016 95 172 6 202 1 0 14 0 490
2017 80 169 6 207 2 0 12 0 476
2018 86 161 4 193 3 0 11 0 458
2019 64 126 5 163 2 0 11 0 371
2020 62 114 1 166 0 0 11 0 354
2021 52 109 1 151 1 0 9 0 323
2022 50 102 3 140 0 0 13 0 308
2023 43 116 1 155 0 0 16 0 331
2024 35 82 1 149 0 0 14 0 281

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Rugel Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 539 30.0 17.9 n/a
1989 544 n/a n/a n/a
1990 571 33.0 17.3 n/a
1991 594 32.5 18.2 n/a
1992 597 33.0 18.0 8.2
1993 582 34.0 17.1 12
1994 551 33.4 16.5 6.5
1995 540 30.2 17.9 11.1
1996 540 30.2 17.9 11.1
1997 517 32.8 15.8 9.9
1998 495 31.9 15.5 9.3
1999 475 31.1 15.3 16.4
2000 479 32.4 14.8 17.1
2001 441 30.5 14.5 14.7
2002 403 32.2 12.5 23.8
2003 403 32.2 12.5 23.8
2004 362 29.1 12.4 29.3
2005 361 26.9 13.4 40.4
2006 342 28.2 12.1 45.9
2007 341 26.6 12.8 43.1
2008 432 32.2 13.4 56
2009 435 29.7 14.6 53.8
2010 421 32.1 13.1 60.1
2011 471 33.1 14.1 65
2012 489 35.4 13.8 69.5
2013 471 36.5 12.9 69.2
2014 459 36.4 12.5 71.7
2015 476 37.0 12.8 69.7
2016 490 37.0 13.2 70.8
2017 476 35.9 13.2 75.4
2018 458 36.7 12.4 72.3
2019 371 26.4 14.0 80.6
2020 354 25.3 13.9 79.4
2021 323 23.6 13.6 83
2022 308 24.1 12.7 81.2
2023 331 23.9 13.8 79.8
2024 281 22.2 12.6 81.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Rugel Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 539 30.0 17.9 n/a
1989 544 n/a n/a n/a
1990 571 33.0 17.3 n/a
1991 594 32.5 18.2 n/a
1992 597 33.0 18.0 8.2
1993 582 34.0 17.1 12
1994 551 33.4 16.5 6.5
1995 540 30.2 17.9 11.1
1996 540 30.2 17.9 11.1
1997 517 32.8 15.8 9.9
1998 495 31.9 15.5 9.3
1999 475 31.1 15.3 16.4
2000 479 32.4 14.8 17.1
2001 441 30.5 14.5 14.7
2002 403 32.2 12.5 23.8
2003 403 32.2 12.5 23.8
2004 362 29.1 12.4 29.3
2005 361 26.9 13.4 40.4
2006 342 28.2 12.1 45.9
2007 341 26.6 12.8 43.1
2008 432 32.2 13.4 56
2009 435 29.7 14.6 53.8
2010 421 32.1 13.1 60.1
2011 471 33.1 14.1 65
2012 489 35.4 13.8 69.5
2013 471 36.5 12.9 69.2
2014 459 36.4 12.5 71.7
2015 476 37.0 12.8 69.7
2016 490 37.0 13.2 70.8
2017 476 35.9 13.2 75.4
2018 458 36.7 12.4 72.3
2019 371 26.4 14.0 80.6
2020 354 25.3 13.9 79.4
2021 323 23.6 13.6 83
2022 308 24.1 12.7 81.2
2023 331 23.9 13.8 79.8
2024 281 22.2 12.6 81.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Rugel Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $990 (9.7%) $9,224 (90.3%) $10,214
2020 $1,173 (11.0%) $9,470 (89.0%) $10,643
2021 $971 (9.2%) $9,637 (90.8%) $10,609

Data source: Texas Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Rugel Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 3651st of 4479 Elementary schoolsRanks 3428th of 4647 Elementary schools
 7.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (Rugel Elementary)2443
 19%
   3rd Grade Reading (Mesquite Independent School District (Isd))3840
 2%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)4450
 6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Rugel Elementary)3832
 6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Mesquite Independent School District (Isd))4438
 6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)4843
 5%
4th Grade Reading (Rugel Elementary)2528
 3%
   4th Grade Reading (Mesquite Independent School District (Isd))3535
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)4347
 4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Rugel Elementary)3443
 9%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Mesquite Independent School District (Isd))4242
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4647
 1%
5th Grade Reading (Rugel Elementary)3426
 8%
   5th Grade Reading (Mesquite Independent School District (Isd))4446
 2%
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Rugel Elementary)4445
 1%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Mesquite Independent School District (Isd))4945
 4%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5650
 6%
5th Grade Science (Rugel Elementary)4317
 26%
   5th Grade Science (Mesquite Independent School District (Isd))4726
 21%
   5th Grade Science (Texas)4834
 14%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students371331
 10.8%
African American126116
 7.9%
American Indian20
 100%
Asian51
 80%
Hispanic163155
 4.9%
Pacific Islander00
White6443
 32.8%
Two or More Races1116
 45.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients80.6%79.8%
 0.8%


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In the 2023-24 school year, 281 students attended Rugel Elementary.

Rugel Elementary ranks 3369th of 4675 Texas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

Students who attend Rugel Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : McDonald Middle
High : North Mesquite High School

Students at Rugel Elementary are 53% Hispanic, 29% African American, 12% White, 5% Two or more races.


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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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