- Enrollment
- 2,474
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Smyrna, TN
Rock Springs Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Rock Springs Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 470369001906
👥 S:T ratio 33
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 50
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Rock Springs Middle School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 74% of Tennessee schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Tennessee schools.
- #4 of 4
- middle schools in Smyrna · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.7:1
- large classes for Tennessee
- 1,152
- students enrolled
Rock Springs Middle School has class sizes larger than 74% of Tennessee schools. Computed live against every Tennessee school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Rock Springs Middle School ranks #4 of 4 middle schools in Smyrna, TN.
School address
District: Rutherford County · Tennessee
NCES ID 470369001906 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+24 students YoY
Rock Springs Middle School held near 1,090 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+24 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 69.0 → 68.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+24 students YoY 470369001906 · Smyrna, TN Middle · MID · TRAD
1,152 enr · 16.7:1 · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Stewarts Creek High School (2,474 students)
Rock Springs Middle School held near 1,090 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+24 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 69.0 → 68.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Tennessee schools → · Find another →
Rock Springs Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Stewarts Creek
Stewarts Creek High School
2,474 students
- Blackman High
Blackman High School
2,301 students
- Riverdale High
Riverdale High School
2,275 students
- Smyrna High Sc
Smyrna High School
2,266 students
- Rockvale High
Rockvale High School
2,126 students
- This school
Rock Springs Middle School
1,152 students
What this shows Rock Springs Middle School reports 1,152 students on the CCD universe file.
How Rock Springs Middle School compares
Rock Springs Middle School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Tennessee and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Tennessee | Tennessee avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.7:1 | ▲ 9% | 15.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 1,152 | top 6% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.7:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,152
Bigger than 93% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
16.7:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 74% in Tennessee - lower ratio than 26% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
20.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$10,708
per pupil, district-wide
- below Tennessee avg of $11,532
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 576 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 25 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 38.0%
White 33.3%
African American 17.0%
Asian 6.8%
Two or More 4.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 38.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.9, Rock Springs Middle School is more mixed than the Tennessee school average of 38.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Rutherford County reports $10,708 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Rock Springs Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stewarts Creek High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Blackman High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Riverdale High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Smyrna High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Rockvale High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Rock Springs Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,301
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 2,275
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 2,266
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 2,126
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Similar middle schools in Smyrna
3 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~1,152 students)
Frequently asked questions about Rock Springs Middle School
How many students attend Rock Springs Middle School?
Rock Springs Middle School has 1,152 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Smyrna, TN. CCD year-over-year: 1,066 (2022-23) → 1,090 (2023-24), nearly flat (+24).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rock Springs Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Rock Springs Middle School is 16.7:1, which is 9% higher than the Tennessee average of 15.3:1 and 6% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Rock Springs Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Rock Springs Middle School is Hispanic or Latino at 38.0% of enrollment, in Smyrna, TN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Rock Springs Middle School?
Rock Springs Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Rock Springs Middle School rank among middle schools in Smyrna?
By Resource Investment Index, Rock Springs Middle School ranks #4 of 4 middle schools in Smyrna, TN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Smyrna on the city page.
What other schools are in Rutherford County?
Besides Rock Springs Middle School, Rutherford County also operates Stewarts Creek High School (2,474 students), Blackman High School (2,301 students), and Riverdale High School (2,275 students). See the Rutherford County district page for the complete list.