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#967 of 1,786 schools in TN
Rockwood Middle School
Middle School · Roane County · Rockwood, TN
A Roane County middle school where students score 13 points below what's typical for similar communities.
434 West Rockwood ST, Rockwood, TN 37854
- Math 28% vs TN 39% (2025)
- Reading 19% vs TN 41% (2025)
- 14.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Rockwood Middle School score 23% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 37%).
2025 TCAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TN average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 23% across the 17-year record (2009–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 29% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 31% (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 30 test records from TN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Rockwood Middle School 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 37Car-Dependent
- Bike 45Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,703/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Rockwood), 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
$49,098
Median home value
$154,600
Median rent
$783/mo
College educated
14.2%
Homeownership
68.8%
Poverty rate
19.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 37854; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cherokee Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.7 | 6–8 | Not available | 520 | Compare → |
| Harriman Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.4 | 6–8 | Not available | 290 | Compare → |
| Midway Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.2 | 6–8 | Not available | 177 | Compare → |
| Oliver Springs MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 7.4 | 6–8 | Not available | 164 | 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.
Roane County
- Schools in district
- 18
- Rank in district
- #13 of 18
- District spending per student
- $12,003NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 15.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Rockwood Middle School is listed in Roane County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Rockwood Middle School
Rockwood Middle School is a public middle school in Rockwood, TN, part of Roane County, serving approximately 281 students in grades 6th-8th with a 14.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10 and ranks #967 of 1,786 schools in TN. State assessment records show 29% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 31% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Rockwood Middle School
What grades does Rockwood Middle School serve?
Rockwood Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Rockwood Middle School?
Rockwood Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 281 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rockwood Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Rockwood Middle School is 14.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Rockwood Middle School rank in TN?
Rockwood Middle School ranks #967 of 1,786 schools in TN.
What is Rockwood Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Rockwood Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 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 Rockwood Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Rockwood Middle School has 29% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 31% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Rockwood Middle School a charter school?
No, Rockwood Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Rockwood Middle School a Title I school?
No, Rockwood Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 281
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 19
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Roane County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 24.9%
- Phone
- (865) 354-0931
- Area population (ZIP 37854)
- 12,403
- Area average commute
- 29.1 min
- Area median age
- 47.2
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 37854; 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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