Very Good
#585 of 1,786 schools in TN
Top 33% in state
Rocky Fork Middle School
Middle School · Rutherford County · Smyrna, TN
A Rutherford County middle school where students score 8 points below what's typical for similar communities.
100 Thunderstorm LN, Smyrna, TN 37167
- Math 51% vs TN 39% (2025)
- Reading 33% vs TN 41% (2025)
- 15.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Rocky Fork Middle School score 42% proficient, which is below 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 9-year record (2017–2025), then recovered 11 points since 2020, reaching 42% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 47% (multi-year average, 2017-2025) · reading/ELA 30% (multi-year average, 2017-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 16 test records from TN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Rocky Fork 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. Open the Nashville map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 4Car-Dependent
- Bike 23Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,669/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Smyrna), 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
$79,720
Median home value
$330,600
Median rent
$1,359/mo
College educated
28.1%
Homeownership
60.4%
Poverty rate
10.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 37167; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rock Springs Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.4 | 6–8 | 1.4 mi | 1,090 | Compare → |
| Smyrna Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.1 | 6–8 | 1.7 mi | 877 | Compare → |
| Lancaster Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 5.8private | PK–12 | 2.4 mi | 283 | Compare → |
| Stewarts Creek Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.7 | 6–8 | 2.5 mi | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Rutherford County
- Schools in district
- 51
- Rank in district
- #16 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
Rocky Fork Middle School is listed in Rutherford County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Rocky Fork Middle School
Rocky Fork Middle School is a public middle school in Smyrna, TN, part of Rutherford County, serving approximately 841 students in grades 6th-8th with a 15.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10 and ranks #585 of 1,786 schools in TN. State assessment records show 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2025) and 30% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Rocky Fork Middle School
What grades does Rocky Fork Middle School serve?
Rocky Fork Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Rocky Fork Middle School?
Rocky Fork Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 841 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rocky Fork Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Rocky Fork Middle School is 15.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Rocky Fork Middle School rank in TN?
Rocky Fork Middle School ranks #585 of 1,786 schools in TN.
What is Rocky Fork Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Rocky Fork Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 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 Rocky Fork Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Rocky Fork Middle School has 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2025) and 30% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2025).
Is Rocky Fork Middle School a charter school?
No, Rocky Fork Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Rocky Fork Middle School a Title I school?
No, Rocky Fork Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 841
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 55
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Rutherford County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 15.9%
- Phone
- (615) 904-6780
- Area population (ZIP 37167)
- 63,660
- Area average commute
- 26.8 min
- Area median age
- 35
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 37167; 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, 2017-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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