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Rock Springs Middle School vs. Stewarts Creek Middle School

Should you attend Rock Springs Middle School or Stewarts Creek Middle School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Rock Springs Middle School
3301 Rock Springs Rd
Smyrna, TN 37167
: 
6/
10
Top 50%
Stewarts Creek Middle School
400 Red Hawk Pkwy
Smyrna, TN 37167
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Top Rankings

Rock Springs Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)

Stewarts Creek Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 1,090 students in grades 6-8, Rock Springs Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 36% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 29% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 1,010 students in grades 6-8, Stewarts Creek Middle School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 46% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 52% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
1,090 students
1,010 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Rock Springs Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Stewarts Creek Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
47% | 53%
51% | 49%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Rock Springs Middle School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Stewarts Creek Middle School.
Total Classroom Teachers
68 teachers
62 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Rock Springs Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Stewarts Creek Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Rock Springs Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Rutherford County School District and the state of Tennessee, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Stewarts Creek Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Rutherford County School District and the state of Tennessee, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#872 out of 1761 schools in TN
(Top 50%)
#260 out of 1761 schools in TN
(Top 20%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Rock Springs Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Stewarts Creek Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
36%
(Top 50% in TN)
46%
(Top 30% in TN)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Rock Springs Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Rutherford County School District and Tennessee public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Stewarts Creek Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Rutherford County School District and Tennessee public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
29%
(Bottom 50% in TN)
52%
(Top 20% in TN)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Rock Springs Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Rutherford County School District and Tennessee public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Stewarts Creek Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Rutherford County School District and Tennessee public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
34%
(Bottom 50% in TN)
51%
(Top 30% in TN)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Rock Springs Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Rutherford County School District and Tennessee public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Stewarts Creek Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Rutherford County School District and Tennessee public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Rock Springs Middle School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Stewarts Creek Middle School by grade.
Grade 6 Students
392
323
Grade 7 Students
358
348
Grade 8 Students
340
339

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
7%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Rock Springs Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Rutherford County School District and in Tennessee, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Stewarts Creek Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Rutherford County School District and in Tennessee, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
34%
16%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Rock Springs Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Rutherford County School District and in Tennessee, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Stewarts Creek Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Rutherford County School District and in Tennessee, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
18%
11%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Rock Springs Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Rutherford County School District and in Tennessee, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Stewarts Creek Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Rutherford County School District and in Tennessee, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
35%
63%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Rock Springs Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Rutherford County School District and in Tennessee, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Stewarts Creek Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Rutherford County School District and in Tennessee, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Rock Springs Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Rutherford County School District and in Tennessee, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Stewarts Creek Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Rutherford County School District and in Tennessee, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.73
0.57
This chart showcases the diversity score of Rock Springs Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Rutherford County School District and Tennessee, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Stewarts Creek Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Rutherford County School District and Tennessee, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
24%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Rock Springs Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Rutherford County School District and Tennessee, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Stewarts Creek Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Rutherford County School District and Tennessee, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
8%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Rock Springs Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Rutherford County School District and Tennessee, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Stewarts Creek Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Rutherford County School District and Tennessee, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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