Serving 1,691 students in grades 6-8, William Rushing Middle School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 69% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 1,691 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 70%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 69% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 58% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
William Rushing Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
William Rushing Middle School's student population of 1,691 students has grown by 74% over five school years.
The teacher population of 101 teachers has grown by 57% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
1,691 students
Total Classroom Teachers
101 teachers
School Rankings
William Rushing Middle School ranks within the top 10% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of William Rushing Middle School is 0.73, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#762 out of 8096 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
69%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
40%
6%
Hispanic
11%
54%
Black
11%
13%
White
30%
24%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch (21-22)
9%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Prosper Independent School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is William Rushing Middle School's ranking?
William Rushing Middle School is ranked #762 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are William Rushing Middle School often compared to?
William Rushing Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lorene Rogers Middle School, Reynolds Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 70% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend William Rushing Middle School?
1,691 students attend William Rushing Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
40% of William Rushing Middle School students are Asian, 30% of students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of William Rushing Middle School?
William Rushing Middle School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does William Rushing Middle School offer ?
William Rushing Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is William Rushing Middle School part of?
William Rushing Middle School is part of Prosper Independent School District.
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