Ruston Junior High School
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School Summary and Highlights
- Enrolls 564 middle and high school students from grades 7-8
- Ranks 241st out of 419 middle schools in LA.
Additional Contact Information
- Mailing Address: 481 Tarbutton Road, Ruston, LA 71270
- Principal or Admin: Donna Doss
- Fax: (318) 254-5235
School Operational Details
- Title I EligibleAll students of this school are eligible for participation in authorized programs.
School District Details
- Lincoln Parish School Board District
- Per-Pupil Spending: $10,322
- Graduation Rate: 61.0%
- Dropout Rate: 5.6%
- Students Per Teacher: 12.9
- Enrolled Students: 5,921
Faculty Details and Student Enrollment
Students and Faculty
- Total Students Enrolled: 564
- Total Full Time "Equivalent" Teachers: 45.9
- Average Student-To-Teacher Ratio: 12.3
Students Gender Breakdown
- Males: 287 (50.9%)
- Females: 277 (49.1%)
Free Lunch Student Eligibility Breakdown
- Eligible for Reduced Lunch: 43 (7.6%)
- Eligible for Free Lunch: 330 (58.5%)
- Eligible for Either Reduced or Free Lunch: 373 (66.1%)
Student Enrollment Distribution by Race / Ethnicity
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| American Indian | - | - |
| Black | 316 | 56.0% |
| Asian | 4 | 0.7% |
| Hispanic | 7 | 1.2% |
| White | 237 | 42.0% |
Number of Students Per Grade
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| 7th Grade | 265 | 47.0% |
| 8th Grade | 299 | 53.0% |
Faculty Educational Background (2006-07)
- Teachers with a Bachelor's Degree: 49%
- Teachers with a Master's Degree or Higher:51%
Faculty Salary and Experience (2006-2007)
- Average Teaching Experience: 12 Years
- Average Salary: $40,923
Teacher Experience by Number of Years
| Salary | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| 1-5 Years of Teaching Experience | $37,493 | 34% |
| More Than 5 Years of Teaching Experience | $42,701 | 66% |
Source: LA Department of Education, Source: NCES 2009-2010
School Ratings and Reviews
Overall Rating: 5
5 out of 5 | 1 Review
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1 review for Ruston Junior High School
- Reviewed by Student on July 31, 2009
- Rating:
(5 / 5) Flag as inappropriate - what can i say, i love this school. the teachers are amazing
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