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#898 of 1,786 schools in TN
Rockvale Middle School
Middle School · Rutherford County · Rockvale, TN
A Rutherford County middle school serving grades 6th – 8th.
6543 Hwy 99, Rockvale, TN 37153
- Math 51% vs TN 39% (2025)
- Reading 50% vs TN 41% (2025)
- 18.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Rockvale Middle School score 50% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 50%).
2025 TCAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TN average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 16 points since 2020, reaching 51% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 49% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 52% (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 32 test records from TN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Rockvale Middle School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 12Car-Dependent
- Bike 28Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low191/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$90,625
Median home value
$408,600
Median rent
$944/mo
College educated
34.9%
Homeownership
87.4%
Poverty rate
12.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 37153; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 in Rutherford County
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eagleville SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.4 | PK–12 | Not available | 1,011 | Compare → |
| Rocky Fork Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.3 | 6–8 | Not available | 841 | Compare → |
| Siegel Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.7 | 6–8 | Not available | 1,191 | Compare → |
| Stewarts Creek Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.7 | 6–8 | Not available | 1,010 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Rutherford County
- Schools in district
- 51
- Rank in district
- #22 of 50
- District spending per student
- $10,708NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 11.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Rockvale Middle School is listed in Rutherford County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Rockvale Middle School
Rockvale Middle School is a public middle school in Rockvale, TN, part of Rutherford County, serving approximately 1,524 students in grades 6th-8th with a 18.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10 and ranks #898 of 1,786 schools in TN. State assessment records show 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Rockvale Middle School
What grades does Rockvale Middle School serve?
Rockvale Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Rockvale Middle School?
Rockvale Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 1,524 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rockvale Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Rockvale Middle School is 18.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Rockvale Middle School rank in TN?
Rockvale Middle School ranks #898 of 1,786 schools in TN.
What is Rockvale Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Rockvale Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 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 Rockvale Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Rockvale Middle School has 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Rockvale Middle School a charter school?
No, Rockvale Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Rockvale Middle School a Title I school?
No, Rockvale Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 1,524
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 82
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Rutherford County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 19.0%
- Phone
- (615) 904-6745
- Area population (ZIP 37153)
- 4,894
- Area average commute
- 36.6 min
- Area median age
- 41.2
Official sources & links
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 37153; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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