Enrollment
1,567
Tennessee · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Rockvale, TN
Rockvale Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Rockvale Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 470369002145
👥 S:T ratio 18
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 66
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Rockvale Middle School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of Tennessee schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Tennessee.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Rockvale · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20.4:1
- large classes for Tennessee
- 1,567
- students enrolled
Rockvale Middle School has class sizes larger than 94% of Tennessee schools. Computed live against every Tennessee school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Rockvale Middle School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Rockvale, TN.
School address
District: Rutherford County · Tennessee
NCES ID 470369002145 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
77.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.4:1
vs 15.3:1 Tennessee avg
+33% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Rockvale Middle School compares with Tennessee and U.S. medians
What stands out at Rockvale Middle School
Rockvale Middle School is a large middle school in Rockvale, Tennessee, enrolling 1,567 students.
Class loads run heavy: 20.4:1 is larger than about 94% of Tennessee schools and 33% above the 15.3:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Tennessee, bigger than 98% of state schools at 1,567 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,838 scored Tennessee schools.
Its student body is led by White (53%) and African American (19%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 65/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 522 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
13.5% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 6 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Rutherford County also operates Stewarts Creek High School (2,474 students) and Blackman High School (2,301 students) alongside Rockvale Middle School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Rockvale Middle School compares
Rockvale Middle School on the metrics families compare, against Tennessee and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Tennessee | Tennessee avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20.4:1 | ▲ 33% | 15.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 1,567 | top 2% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.4:1
Leaner classes than 15% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,567
Bigger than 96% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
20.4:1
students per teacher
- 33% above state mean
Top 94% in Tennessee - lower ratio than 6% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
13.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$10,141
per pupil, district-wide
- below Tennessee avg of $10,822
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 522 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
106
in-school suspensions + 60 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 6 expulsions.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 52.7%
African American 18.5%
Hispanic or Latino 17.7%
Two or More 6.4%
Asian 4.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 52.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.1, Rockvale Middle School is more mixed than the Tennessee school average of 38.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Rutherford County, which includes Rockvale Middle School.
$10,141
Per student
-6%
vs Tennessee
Avg $10,822
-39%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 41.9%
State 45.4%
Federal 12.7%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Rockvale Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stewarts Creek High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Blackman High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Riverdale High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Smyrna High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Rockvale High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Rockvale Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,474
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- 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 statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Tennessee, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,567 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20.4:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Rockvale Middle School
How many students attend Rockvale Middle School?
Rockvale Middle School has 1,567 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Rockvale, TN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rockvale Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Rockvale Middle School is 20.4:1, which is 33% higher than the Tennessee average of 15.3:1 and 30% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Rockvale Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Rockvale Middle School is White at 52.7% of enrollment, in Rockvale, TN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Rockvale Middle School?
Rockvale Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Rockvale Middle School rank among public schools in Rockvale?
By Resource Investment Index, Rockvale Middle School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Rockvale, TN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Rockvale on the city page.
Is Rockvale Middle School a good school?
Rockvale Middle School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of Tennessee schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Tennessee. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Rutherford County?
Besides Rockvale 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.
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