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#544 of 1,786 schools in TN

Top 30% in state

Rock Springs Elementary

Elementary School · Sullivan County · Kingsport, TN

A Sullivan County elementary school where students score 19 points above what's typical for similar communities.

1238 Moreland DR, Kingsport, TN 37664

  • Math 63% vs TN 39% (2025)
  • Reading 50% vs TN 41% (2025)
  • 14.4:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress6.4Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-1.14 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics9.2Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency63.2% (2025 TCAP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency50.3% (2025 TCAP)
Math vs. State Avg+24 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+9.5 pts
Overall Proficiency57% (2025 TCAP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)37% (model expectation from 2025 TCAP)
vs. Expected+19.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile87th
Resources & Environment7.2Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio14.4:1
District spending per student$11,468
Chronic Absenteeism18.8%

Students at Rock Springs Elementary score 57% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 37%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 TCAP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. TN average.

Math Proficiency63%(2025 TCAP)
School
State
39%(2025 TCAP)
ELA Proficiency50%(2025 TCAP)
School
State
41%(2025 TCAP)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 22 points since 2020, reaching 57% in 2025.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
55%
ELA
58%
2010
Math
59%
ELA
66%
2011
Math
60%
ELA
65%
2012
Math
61%
ELA
66%
2013
Math
52%
ELA
51%
2014
Math
57%
ELA
50%
2016
Math
47%
ELA
35%
2017
Math
35%
ELA
33%
2018
Math
50%
ELA
39%
2019
Math
50%
ELA
39%
2020*
Math
42%
ELA
27%
2021*
Math
42%
ELA
27%
2022
Math
50%
ELA
41%
2025
Math
63%
ELA
50%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 52% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 46% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 29 test records from TN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

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The neighborhood

Where Rock Springs Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 11Car-Dependent
  • Bike 4Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High3,415/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Kingsport), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$61,164

Median home value

$204,900

Median rent

$817/mo

College educated

33.9%

Homeownership

72%

Poverty rate

15.6%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 37664; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Andrew Johnson Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.9PK–52.9 mi545Compare →
Miller Perry ElementaryEnrollment path unverified8.3PK–52.9 mi265Compare →
Sullivan Gardens ElementaryEnrollment path unverified7.3PK–53.2 mi217Compare →
John Adams Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.7PK–53.3 mi466Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Sullivan County

Schools in district
17
Rank in district
#5 of 15
District spending per student
$11,468NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
19.9%Census SAIPE · 2024

Rock Springs Elementary is listed in Sullivan County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Rock Springs Elementary

Rock Springs Elementary is a public elementary school in Kingsport, TN, part of Sullivan County, serving approximately 388 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 14.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10 and ranks #544 of 1,786 schools in TN. State assessment records show 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Rock Springs Elementary

What grades does Rock Springs Elementary serve?

Rock Springs Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend Rock Springs Elementary?

Rock Springs Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 388 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Rock Springs Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at Rock Springs Elementary is 14.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Rock Springs Elementary rank in TN?

Rock Springs Elementary ranks #544 of 1,786 schools in TN.

What is Rock Springs Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?

Rock Springs Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Rock Springs Elementary?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Rock Springs Elementary has 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Rock Springs Elementary a charter school?

No, Rock Springs Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Rock Springs Elementary a Title I school?

No, Rock Springs Elementary is not currently a Title I school.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
388
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
27
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
Sullivan County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
18.8%
Area population (ZIP 37664)
28,721
Area average commute
19.5 min
Area median age
45.8
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2025 TCAP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 TCAP. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2025 TCAP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 TCAP. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 37664; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24

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