Rock Springs Middle School

Summary:

Rock Springs Middle School is a public middle school located in Smyrna, Tennessee, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 1,066 students. The school is part of the Rutherford County School District, which is ranked 33 out of 139 districts in Tennessee and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Academically, Rock Springs Middle School has consistently ranked in the top half of Tennessee middle schools, though its performance on state assessments is mixed compared to the county and state averages. The school excels in certain student subgroups, with African American, low-income, and gifted students performing particularly well. However, the school struggles with the academic achievement of Asian and Hispanic students, as well as English Language Learners and students with special needs. With a student-teacher ratio of 15.4, Rock Springs Middle School has a higher ratio than nearby schools like LaVergne Middle and Smyrna Middle.

While Rock Springs Middle School outperforms the nearby Antioch Middle and John F. Kennedy Middle schools, it lags behind the higher-performing Sunset Middle School and Stewarts Creek Middle School. The school's per-student spending of $9,259 is also lower than nearby schools, suggesting a need for additional resources to support its diverse student population and address the performance gaps observed.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 3301 Rock Springs RD
       Smyrna, TN  37167


(615) 904-3825

District: Rutherford County

SchoolDigger Rank:
218th of 587 Tennessee Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,961 Help


Feeder schools for Rock Springs Middle School:

Elementary:    Cedar Grove Elementary
    Rock Springs Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  16.0 Help
Number of students:  1,090

Racial breakdown:

White:
35.3%
Hispanic:
33.8%
African American:
17.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  52.3% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Rock Springs Middle School ranks better than 62.9% of middle schools in Tennessee. It also ranks 9th among 11 ranked middle schools in the Rutherford County School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 58.21. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Rock Springs Middle School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (35.3%), Hispanic (33.8%), African American (17.8%). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Rock Springs Middle School is 16. 5 middle schools in the Rutherford County School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Rock Springs Middle School is $9,961. 6 middle schools in the Rutherford County School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Rock Springs Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Rock Springs Middle School 218th of 587 Tennessee public middle schools. (See Rock Springs Middle School in the ranking list.)

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Rutherford County:

SchoolDigger ranks Rutherford County 33rd of 140 Tennessee school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Rock Springs Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Rock Springs Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2010 76.39 88th 435 79.8%
2011 48.07 262nd 462 43.3%
2012 51.57 245th 466 47.4%
2013 74.24 100th 475 78.9%
2014 72.28 88th 485 81.9%
2015 72.12 122nd 492 75.2%
2017 60.75 123rd 362 66.0%
2018 64.25 150th 563 73.4%
2019 63.42 146th 574 74.6%
2021 56.31 203rd 576 64.8%
2022 53.73 240th 569 57.8%
2023 54.39 246th 594 58.6%
2024 58.21 218th 587 62.9%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Rock Springs Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 38.89 22nd 39 43.6%
2019 33.58 17th 23 26.1%
2021 40.72 12th 20 40.0%
2023 70.50 7th 42 83.3%
2024 34.14 51st 73 30.1%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Rock Springs Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 38.02 161st 279 42.3%
2019 47.10 89th 222 59.9%
2021 22.06 219th 238 8.0%
2022 30.79 195th 260 25.0%
2023 38.95 145th 288 49.7%
2024 31.39 207th 299 30.8%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Rock Springs Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 52.42 192nd 481 60.1%
2019 52.56 185th 490 62.2%
2021 49.15 195th 483 59.6%
2022 51.58 199th 495 59.8%
2023 61.47 133rd 514 74.1%
2024 77.90 53rd 510 89.6%
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Rank History for Female students at Rock Springs Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 63.74 139th 529 73.7%
2021 57.41 184th 538 65.8%
2022 53.02 225th 552 59.2%
2023 50.29 255th 560 54.5%
2024 57.14 212th 554 61.7%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Rock Springs Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 66.77 18th 39 53.8%
2022 85.11 1st 23 95.7%
2023 73.83 3rd 17 82.4%
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Rank History for Male students at Rock Springs Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 61.02 160th 523 69.4%
2021 52.09 213th 529 59.7%
2022 51.99 235th 540 56.5%
2023 56.17 216th 557 61.2%
2024 56.49 212th 560 62.1%
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Rank History for Asian students at Rock Springs Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 42.87 42nd 58 27.6%
2019 26.18 45th 55 18.2%
2021 21.78 53rd 62 14.5%
2022 21.17 51st 62 17.7%
2023 21.82 48th 56 14.3%
2024 35.13 48th 65 26.2%
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Rank History for African American students at Rock Springs Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 68.03 59th 284 79.2%
2019 72.26 50th 293 82.9%
2021 69.80 51st 277 81.6%
2022 62.38 73rd 299 75.6%
2023 66.77 75th 316 76.3%
2024 66.22 75th 318 76.4%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Rock Springs Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 67.91 51st 219 76.7%
2019 53.91 80th 228 64.9%
2021 54.69 84th 261 67.8%
2022 44.25 135th 275 50.9%
2023 45.02 135th 285 52.6%
2024 38.43 170th 285 40.4%
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Rank History for White students at Rock Springs Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 63.65 132nd 481 72.6%
2019 66.39 114th 484 76.4%
2021 55.77 177th 496 64.3%
2022 57.48 168th 500 66.4%
2023 53.33 216th 503 57.1%
2024 65.79 133rd 504 73.6%
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Data source: test scores: Tennessee Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Tennessee Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Rock Springs Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2002 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 899 899
2003 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 899 899
2004 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 957 957
2005 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 859 859
2006 665 148 30 67 0 n/a n/a 0 910
2007 559 187 42 79 2 n/a n/a 0 869
2008 574 211 40 78 2 n/a n/a 0 905
2009 594 211 50 111 0 n/a n/a 0 966
2010 582 198 49 101 2 n/a n/a 0 932
2011 543 210 50 113 1 2 4 0 923
2012 575 209 63 102 1 0 6 0 956
2013 574 237 61 115 2 0 9 0 998
2014 571 239 61 123 1 1 16 0 1012
2015 572 250 64 148 1 0 16 0 1051
2016 570 251 63 168 1 2 20 0 1075
2017 569 252 61 180 2 3 24 0 1091
2018 476 238 58 205 2 2 30 0 1011
2019 479 262 64 221 2 1 25 0 1054
2020 432 247 58 236 2 0 26 0 1001
2021 427 229 60 268 2 0 31 0 1017
2022 393 206 69 288 1 2 51 0 1010
2023 399 210 71 318 4 4 60 0 1066
2024 385 194 78 368 2 4 59 0 1090

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Rock Springs Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2002 899 n/a n/a n/a
2003 899 n/a n/a n/a
2004 957 n/a n/a n/a
2005 859 n/a n/a n/a
2006 910 51.0 17.8 n/a
2007 869 52.0 16.7 29.1
2008 905 50.5 17.9 31.4
2009 966 55.0 17.6 32.9
2010 932 56.0 16.6 38.8
2011 923 55.0 16.7 40.6
2012 956 54.0 17.7 47.5
2013 998 62.0 16.0 45.9
2014 1012 64.0 15.8 47.4
2015 1051 64.0 16.4 47.8
2016 1075 66.0 16.2 46.7
2017 1091 66.9 16.3 n/a
2018 1011 65.0 15.5 n/a
2019 1054 61.5 17.1 n/a
2020 1001 61.2 16.3 52.3
2021 1017 68.0 14.9 n/a
2022 1010 66.5 15.1 n/a
2023 1066 69.0 15.4 n/a
2024 1090 68.0 16.0 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Rock Springs Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2002 899 n/a n/a n/a
2003 899 n/a n/a n/a
2004 957 n/a n/a n/a
2005 859 n/a n/a n/a
2006 910 51.0 17.8 n/a
2007 869 52.0 16.7 29.1
2008 905 50.5 17.9 31.4
2009 966 55.0 17.6 32.9
2010 932 56.0 16.6 38.8
2011 923 55.0 16.7 40.6
2012 956 54.0 17.7 47.5
2013 998 62.0 16.0 45.9
2014 1012 64.0 15.8 47.4
2015 1051 64.0 16.4 47.8
2016 1075 66.0 16.2 46.7
2017 1091 66.9 16.3 n/a
2018 1011 65.0 15.5 n/a
2019 1054 61.5 17.1 n/a
2020 1001 61.2 16.3 52.3
2021 1017 68.0 14.9 n/a
2022 1010 66.5 15.1 n/a
2023 1066 69.0 15.4 n/a
2024 1090 68.0 16.0 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Rock Springs Middle School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $263 (3.0%) $7,867 (91.1%) $8,632
2020 $237 (2.6%) $8,348 (92.4%) $9,038
2021 $437 (4.7%) $8,442 (91.2%) $9,259
2022 $584 (5.9%) $8,678 (88.0%) $9,856
2023 $584 (5.9%) $8,794 (88.3%) $9,961

Data source: Tennessee Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Rock Springs Middle School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 146th of 574 Middle schoolsRanks 246th of 594 Middle schools
 16%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade Mathematics (Rock Springs Middle School)45.238.4
 6.8%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Rutherford County)45.947.4
 1.5%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Tennessee)3933.8
 5.2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Rock Springs Middle School)33.732.2
 1.5%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Rutherford County)42.945.5
 2.6%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Tennessee)33.435.9
 2.5%
6th Grade Social Studies (Rock Springs Middle School)50.154.5
 4.4%
   6th Grade Social Studies (Rutherford County)52.257.1
 4.9%
   6th Grade Social Studies (Tennessee)3843.4
 5.4%
7th Grade Mathematics (Rock Springs Middle School)38.842.8
 4%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Rutherford County)39.346.8
 7.5%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Tennessee)33.635
 1.4%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Rock Springs Middle School)38.434.6
 3.8%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Rutherford County)42.144.7
 2.6%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Tennessee)35.436.1
 0.7%
7th Grade Social Studies (Rock Springs Middle School)51.657.2
 5.6%
   7th Grade Social Studies (Rutherford County)53.760.6
 6.9%
   7th Grade Social Studies (Tennessee)43.246.9
 3.7%
8th Grade Mathematics (Rock Springs Middle School)40.140.1
   8th Grade Mathematics (Rutherford County)40.845.9
 5.1%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Tennessee)35.134
 1.1%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Rock Springs Middle School)24.920.1
 4.8%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Rutherford County)3335.6
 2.6%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Tennessee)27.126.3
 0.8%
8th Grade Integrated Math I (Rock Springs Middle School)88.291.2
 3%
   8th Grade Integrated Math I (Rutherford County)9495.4
 1.4%
   8th Grade Integrated Math I (Tennessee)63.875.3
 11.5%
8th Grade Social Studies (Rock Springs Middle School)4332.6
 10.4%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Rutherford County)44.848.8
 4%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Tennessee)41.541.6
 0.1%
All Grades Mathematics (Rock Springs Middle School)41.540.4
 1.1%
   All Grades Mathematics (Rutherford County)47.847.8
   All Grades Mathematics (Tennessee)40.838.1
 2.7%
All Grades English Language Arts (Rock Springs Middle School)32.128.4
 3.7%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Rutherford County)39.243.6
 4.4%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Tennessee)33.736.6
 2.9%
All Grades Integrated Math I (Rock Springs Middle School)88.291.2
 3%
   All Grades Integrated Math I (Rutherford County)27.927.9
   All Grades Integrated Math I (Tennessee)21.921.1
 0.8%
All Grades Social Studies (Rock Springs Middle School)48.147.1
 1%
   All Grades Social Studies (Rutherford County)50.255.5
 5.3%
   All Grades Social Studies (Tennessee)40.943.9
 3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students10541066
 1.1%
African American262210
 19.8%
American Indian24
 100%
Asian6471
 10.9%
Hispanic221318
 43.9%
Pacific Islander14
 300%
White479399
 16.7%
Two or More Races2560
 140%


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Rock Springs Middle School ranks 218th of 587 Tennessee middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students at Rock Springs Middle School are 35% White, 34% Hispanic, 18% African American, 7% Asian, 5% Two or more races.

In the 2023-24 school year, 1,090 students attended Rock Springs Middle School.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Tennessee Department of Education.

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