| Earl Rudder Middle School | |
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| Address | |
| 6558 Horn Blvd San Antonio, Texas, 78240 United States |
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| Information | |
| School type | Public |
| Status | Open |
| School district | Northside Independent School District |
| Superintendent | Dr. John M. Folks |
| Dean | Adela Morado, Academic Dean |
| Principal | Dr. Mary Jewell |
| Vice principal | Angela Sampson |
| Asst. Principal | Robert Garland |
| Grades | 6th to 8th |
| Age range | 9 to 16 |
| Language | English , Spanish etc. |
| Hours in school day | 8.30am - 3.40pm |
| School Colour(s) | Blue, Red, & White |
| Slogan | "Rudder kids are worth whatever it takes." |
| Mascot | Rudder Ranger |
| Team name | Rangers & Lady Rangers |
| USNWR ranking | 1st |
| National ranking | 26th |
| Alumni | Priest Holmes |
| Website | http://www.nisd.net/rudder/ / |
Earl Rudder Middle School is a middle school located in San Antonio, Texas, it is part of the Northside Independent School District located in San Antonio . It is named after United States Army general, Texas Land Commissioner, and President of Texas A&M University James Earl Rudder (May 6, 1910 – March 23, 1970).
One of the oldest middle schools in the Northside Independent School District, it is also known for its requirement of uniforms and History Fair participants (Though no Rudder student has yet to win the National Championship, some have come only close.)
The school is named in honor of United States Army General James Earl Rudder. The school mascot originally was a Rattlesnake (Rudder Rattlers), but was later changed into the current mascot, the United States Army Ranger. The school colors are currently Royal blue, blue, red, navy, and white.
Priest Holmes , NFL Running back who played for the Kansas City Chiefs and Baltimore Ravens, attended Rudder Middle School from 1985 to 1988.