Very Good
#435 of 1,786 schools in TN
Top 24% in state
Stewarts Creek Middle School
Middle School · Rutherford County · Smyrna, TN
A Rutherford County middle school where students score 9 points above what's typical for similar communities.
400 Red Hawk PKWY, Smyrna, TN 37167
- Math 64% vs TN 39% (2025)
- Reading 55% vs TN 41% (2025)
- 16.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Stewarts Creek Middle School score 59% 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 17 points since 2020, reaching 60% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 54% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 56% (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 Stewarts Creek 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 5Car-Dependent
- Bike 26Somewhat 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 | 2.4 mi | 1,090 | Compare → |
| Rocky Fork Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.3 | 6–8 | 2.5 mi | 841 | Compare → |
| Smyrna Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.1 | 6–8 | 3.9 mi | 877 | Compare → |
| Lancaster Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 5.8private | PK–12 | 4.6 mi | 283 | 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
- #12 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
Stewarts Creek Middle School is listed in Rutherford County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Stewarts Creek Middle School
Stewarts Creek Middle School is a public middle school in Smyrna, TN, part of Rutherford County, serving approximately 1,010 students in grades 6th-8th with a 16.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10 and ranks #435 of 1,786 schools in TN. State assessment records show 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Stewarts Creek Middle School
What grades does Stewarts Creek Middle School serve?
Stewarts Creek Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Stewarts Creek Middle School?
Stewarts Creek Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 1,010 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Stewarts Creek Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Stewarts Creek Middle School is 16.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Stewarts Creek Middle School rank in TN?
Stewarts Creek Middle School ranks #435 of 1,786 schools in TN.
What is Stewarts Creek Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Stewarts Creek Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 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 Stewarts Creek Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Stewarts Creek Middle School has 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Stewarts Creek Middle School a charter school?
No, Stewarts Creek Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Stewarts Creek Middle School a Title I school?
No, Stewarts Creek Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 1,010
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 61
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Rutherford County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 10.1%
- Phone
- (615) 904-6700
- 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, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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