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Rutherford El

1607 SIERRA DR, MESQUITE, TX, 75149

Top 25% School in Texas

Ranked 1290 of 5501 in Texas

Top schools in Mesquite
Data is driven from government agencies, and ranking is based upon math score, student-teacher ratio, public reviews, and external ratings. Read more on how STEM ranking was calculated.

Rutherford El

1607 SIERRA DR, MESQUITE, TX, 75149

Top 25% School in Texas

Ranked 1290 of 5501 in Texas

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About Rutherford El

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 54%
Reading 56%
State average proficiency is 54% in Math and 56% in Reading.
49
Full-time Teachers
15 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
748
Total Students
$66547
Avg. Teacher Salary

Student Demographics

White 11.5%
Asian 1.2%
Hispanic 65.51%
Black 17.65%
Two+ Races 3.48%
Native Am. 0.4%
White
11.5%
Asian
1.2%
Hispanic
65.51%
Black
17.65%
Two+ Races
3.48%
Native Am.
0.4%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 748
50.27%
376 Female
49.73%
372 Male

Student Population

748 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 15 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

748 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Rutherford El Contact Information

Address

1607 SIERRA DR, MESQUITE, TX, 75149

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Phone

(972) 290-4060

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TOP 1290 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Rutherford El

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:45 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Recent news from Rutherford Elementary in Mesquite, Texas, showcases a notable accomplishment and the lasting impact of its leadership. The campus celebrated its 60th anniversary in 2025. The event, a true showcase of community spirit and pride, was organized by a unique group of former students who now hold administrative positions. The school is dedicated to maintaining student involvement, and they're achieving this through initiatives like Parent Information Nights and various community programs. This approach keeps families involved for the entirety of the 2025–2026 school year.

FAQ

Q1. Does Rutherford Elementary School offer any advanced or extra learning opportunities?

Ans. Yes, Rutherford Elementary School has programs and classes that help students who are better at school learn more.

Q2. How does Rutherford Elementary School help students come to class and stay interested in learning?

Ans. Rutherford Elementary School encourages students to come to school every day by talking to their parents, giving them rewards, and setting up support systems to keep them interested in learning.

Q3. Does Rutherford Elementary School have library services?

Ans. Yes, Rutherford Elementary School has a library with a lot of books and activities that help kids learn to read.

Q4. What kinds of health and wellness help does Rutherford Elementary School give?

Ans. Rutherford Elementary School has a school clinic that offers basic health services, such as first aid and health checks for students.

Q5. Does Rutherford Elementary School want students to take part in school events?

Ans. Yes, Rutherford Elementary School often puts on events, assemblies, and parties to get students involved and boost school spirit.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

PS

The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
F

Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

S

The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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