Serving 1,066 students in grades 6-8, Rock Springs Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 36% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 29% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 41% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 1,066 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 63%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in TN
- Math Proficiency: 36% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 34% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
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Rock Springs Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
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Rock Springs Middle School's student population of 1,066 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 69 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
1,066 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
69 teachers
Students by Grade
Rock Springs Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,761 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Rock Springs Middle School is 0.73, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#872 out of 1761 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
7%
2%
Hispanic
30%
14%
Black
20%
21%
White
37%
59%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
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Rock Springs Middle School is ranked #872 out of 1,761 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
36% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% TN state average), while 29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend Rock Springs Middle School?
1,066 students attend Rock Springs Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
37% of Rock Springs Middle School students are White, 30% of students are Hispanic, 20% of students are Black, 7% of students are Asian, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Rock Springs Middle School?
Rock Springs Middle School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Rock Springs Middle School offer ?
Rock Springs Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Rock Springs Middle School part of?
Rock Springs Middle School is part of Rutherford County School District.
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