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#878 of 1,786 schools in TN
Top 49% in state
Rutledge Middle School
Middle School · Grainger County · Rutledge, TN
A Grainger County middle school serving grades 7th – 8th.
140 Pioneer DR, Rutledge, TN 37861
- Math 29% vs TN 39% (2025)
- Reading 34% vs TN 41% (2025)
- 13.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Rutledge Middle School score 32% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 32%).
2025 TCAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TN average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 12 points since 2020, reaching 32% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 32% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 35% (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 Rutledge 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 23Car-Dependent
- Bike 24Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average518/100K
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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
$53,797
Median home value
$202,200
Median rent
$634/mo
College educated
13%
Homeownership
82%
Poverty rate
15.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 37861; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washburn SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.8 | PK–12 | 3.4 mi | 483 | 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.
Grainger County
- Schools in district
- 9
- Rank in district
- #6 of 7
- District spending per student
- $11,710NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 18.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Rutledge Middle School is listed in Grainger County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Rutledge Middle School
Rutledge Middle School is a public middle school in Rutledge, TN, part of Grainger County, serving approximately 346 students in grades 7th-8th with a 13.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10 and ranks #878 of 1,786 schools in TN. State assessment records show 32% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 35% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Rutledge Middle School
What grades does Rutledge Middle School serve?
Rutledge Middle School serves students in grades 7th through 8th.
How many students attend Rutledge Middle School?
Rutledge Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 346 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rutledge Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Rutledge Middle School is 13.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Rutledge Middle School rank in TN?
Rutledge Middle School ranks #878 of 1,786 schools in TN.
What is Rutledge Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Rutledge 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 Rutledge Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Rutledge Middle School has 32% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 35% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Rutledge Middle School a charter school?
No, Rutledge Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Rutledge Middle School a Title I school?
No, Rutledge Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 7th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 346
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 26
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Grainger County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 34.1%
- Phone
- (865) 828-3366
- Area population (ZIP 37861)
- 8,578
- Area average commute
- 31.9 min
- Area median age
- 47.4
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 37861; 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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