- Enrollment
- 1,644
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Gallatin, TN
Rucker Stewart Middle
Federal NCES profile for Rucker Stewart Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 470402001677
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 42
📋 Attendance 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Rucker Stewart Middle earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Tennessee median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Tennessee schools.
- #3 of 4
- middle schools in Gallatin · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.3:1
- students per teacher
- 585
- students enrolled
Rucker Stewart Middle has class sizes near the Tennessee median. Computed live against every Tennessee school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Rucker Stewart Middle ranks #3 of 4 middle schools in Gallatin, TN.
School address
District: Sumner County · Tennessee
NCES ID 470402001677 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-18 students YoY
Rucker Stewart Middle held near 643 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-18 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 41.3 → 45.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-18 students YoY 470402001677 · Gallatin, TN Middle · MID · TRAD
585 enr · 14.3:1 · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Gallatin Senior High School (1,644 students)
Rucker Stewart Middle held near 643 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-18 headcount). Teacher FTE added 41.3 → 45.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Tennessee schools → · Find another →
Rucker Stewart Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Gallatin Senio
Gallatin Senior High School
1,644 students
- Beech Sr High
Beech Sr High School
1,477 students
- Hendersonville
Hendersonville High School
1,410 students
- Portland High
Portland High School
1,151 students
- Station Camp H
Station Camp High School
1,137 students
- This school 585
Rucker Stewart Middle
585 students
What this shows Rucker Stewart Middle reports 585 students on the CCD universe file.
How Rucker Stewart Middle compares
Rucker Stewart Middle 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 | 14.3:1 | ▼ 7% | 15.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 585 | top 34% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.3:1
Leaner classes than 54% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
585
Bigger than 71% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
14.3:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 42% in Tennessee - lower ratio than 58% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
27.9%
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
$11,191
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 293 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
145
in-school suspensions + 150 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 24.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 50.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 18 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 36.4%
Hispanic or Latino 30.1%
African American 26.7%
Two or More 5.8%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 36.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.2, Rucker Stewart Middle is more mixed than the Tennessee school average of 38.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Sumner County reports $11,191 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Rucker Stewart Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gallatin Senior High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Beech Sr High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hendersonville High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Portland High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Station Camp High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Rucker Stewart Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,477
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 1,410
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 1,151
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 1,137
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Similar middle schools in Gallatin
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 (~585 students)
Frequently asked questions about Rucker Stewart Middle
How many students attend Rucker Stewart Middle?
Rucker Stewart Middle has 585 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Gallatin, TN. CCD year-over-year: 661 (2022-23) → 643 (2023-24), nearly flat (-18).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rucker Stewart Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Rucker Stewart Middle is 14.3:1, which is 7% lower than the Tennessee average of 15.3:1 and 9% 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 Rucker Stewart Middle?
The largest demographic group at Rucker Stewart Middle is White at 36.4% of enrollment, in Gallatin, TN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Rucker Stewart Middle?
Rucker Stewart Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (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 Rucker Stewart Middle rank among middle schools in Gallatin?
By Resource Investment Index, Rucker Stewart Middle ranks #3 of 4 middle schools in Gallatin, 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 Gallatin on the city page.
What other schools are in Sumner County?
Besides Rucker Stewart Middle, Sumner County also operates Gallatin Senior High School (1,644 students), Beech Sr High School (1,477 students), and Hendersonville High School (1,410 students). See the Sumner County district page for the complete list.