Rockvale Middle School

Rockvale Middle School serves 1,524 students in grades 6-8 in Rockvale, Tennessee, making it a notably large middle school in Rutherford County. With 82 full-time equivalent teachers, the school maintains an 18.6:1 student-teacher ratio, providing reasonable class sizes for this level of enrollment. The school currently ranks #1629 out of 1,796 middle schools statewide, placing it in the 9th percentile with a MySchoolScout rating of 3.7 out of 10.

This indicates the school has significant room for academic growth as it works to better serve its student population. The size of the school presents both opportunities for diverse programming and challenges in ensuring individualized attention for students. Located at 6543 Highway 99, Rockvale Middle School sits in a rural area near town, serving a community where the median household income is $81,681 and median home values reach $363,400.

About one-third of area residents hold bachelor's degrees or higher, and the poverty rate stands at 10.8%. The school draws from this stable, middle-income community of approximately 5,425 residents who have chosen to make their homes in this scenic rural Tennessee setting.

Located in a rural area, Rockvale Middle School may involve longer commutes for some families. Rural schools often serve as community anchors and may have smaller class sizes, but parents should consider transportation logistics, after-school program availability, and access to specialized services.