Best Schools in Ruston, WA
Ruston, WA has 4 public schools (1 high, 1 middle, 2 elementary) serving 2,325 students. On average they score 55% on state proficiency tests against a projected 50%, so schools in Ruston meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Ruston, WA
The top high schools in Ruston, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Dr. Dolores Silas High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Tacoma School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1114 Students
Best Middle Schools in Ruston, WA
The top middle schools in Ruston, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Truman Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Tacoma School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 435 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Ruston, WA
The top elementary schools in Ruston, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Sherman Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Tacoma School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 443 Students
2. Point Defiance Elementary School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Tacoma School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 333 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Ruston, WA
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Ruston, WA has a total population of 946 with 15% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 99%, and 48% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Ruston, WA
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Ruston, WA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
32.55 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.88 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
29.67 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Ruston, WA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Ruston, WA.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Ruston, WA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Ruston, WA
How many schools are in Ruston, WA?
Ruston, WA has 4 public schools: 1 high schools, 1 middle schools and 2 elementary schools, serving 2,325 students in total.
How do schools in Ruston perform on state tests?
On average, 4 schools in Ruston score 55% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 50%, so on average schools in Ruston meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Ruston?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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