Serving 661 students in grades 6-8, Rucker Stewart Middle School ranks in the bottom 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 30% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 22% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), 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: 661 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 60%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TN
- Math Proficiency: 30% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 22% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 31% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
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Rucker Stewart Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
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Rucker Stewart Middle School's student population of 661 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
661 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
Students by Grade
Rucker Stewart Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,761 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Rucker Stewart Middle School is 0.69, 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
#1126 out of 1761 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
28%
14%
Black
27%
21%
White
40%
59%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
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Rucker Stewart Middle School is ranked #1126 out of 1,761 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Rucker Stewart Middle School often compared to?
Rucker Stewart Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Joe Shafer Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% TN state average), while 22% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend Rucker Stewart Middle School?
661 students attend Rucker Stewart Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
40% of Rucker Stewart Middle School students are White, 28% of students are Hispanic, 27% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Rucker Stewart Middle School?
Rucker Stewart Middle School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Rucker Stewart Middle School offer ?
Rucker Stewart Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Rucker Stewart Middle School part of?
Rucker Stewart Middle School is part of Sumner County School District.
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