- Enrollment
- 736
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Rockwood, TN
Rockwood Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Rockwood Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 470359001490
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 45
📋 Attendance 45
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Rockwood Middle School earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Tennessee median.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Rockwood · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.4:1
- students per teacher
- 274
- students enrolled
Rockwood Middle School has class sizes near the Tennessee median. Computed live against every Tennessee school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Rockwood Middle School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Rockwood, TN.
School address
District: Roane County · Tennessee
NCES ID 470359001490 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+8 students YoY
Rockwood Middle School held near 281 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 19.7 → 19.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+8 students YoY 470359001490 · Rockwood, TN Middle · SMALL · TRAD
274 enr · 14.4:1 · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Kingston Elementary (736 students)
Rockwood Middle School held near 281 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount). Teacher FTE added 19.7 → 19.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Tennessee schools → · Find another →
Rockwood Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Kingston Eleme
Kingston Elementary
736 students
- Roane County H
Roane County High School
625 students
- Ridge View Ele
Ridge View Elementary
577 students
- Bowers Element
Bowers Elementary
524 students
- Cherokee Middl
Cherokee Middle School
495 students
- This school 274
Rockwood Middle School
274 students
What this shows Rockwood Middle School reports 274 students on the CCD universe file.
How Rockwood Middle School compares
Rockwood 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 | 14.4:1 | ▼ 6% | 15.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 274 | top 81% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.4:1
Leaner classes than 53% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
274
Bigger than 29% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
14.4:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 43% in Tennessee - lower ratio than 57% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
21.9%
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
$12,003
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 274 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
57
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 20.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 20.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 5 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 88.7%
Two or More 5.1%
Hispanic or Latino 3.6%
African American 2.2%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: White at 88.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 20.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 20.9, Rockwood Middle School is less mixed than the Tennessee school average of 38.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Roane County reports $12,003 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Rockwood Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kingston Elementary | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Roane County High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ridge View Elementary | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bowers Elementary | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cherokee Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Rockwood Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 625
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 577
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 524
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 495
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
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 (~274 students)
Frequently asked questions about Rockwood Middle School
How many students attend Rockwood Middle School?
Rockwood Middle School has 274 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Rockwood, TN. CCD year-over-year: 273 (2022-23) → 281 (2023-24), nearly flat (+8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rockwood Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Rockwood Middle School is 14.4:1, which is 6% lower than the Tennessee average of 15.3:1 and 8% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Rockwood Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Rockwood Middle School is White at 88.7% of enrollment, in Rockwood, TN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Rockwood Middle School?
Rockwood Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (higher 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 Rockwood Middle School rank among public schools in Rockwood?
By Resource Investment Index, Rockwood Middle School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Rockwood, TN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Roane County?
Besides Rockwood Middle School, Roane County also operates Kingston Elementary (736 students), Roane County High School (625 students), and Ridge View Elementary (577 students). See the Roane County district page for the complete list.