Serving 1,152 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 42% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 29% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 1,152 students
- Minority Enrollment: 67%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in TN
- Math Proficiency: 42% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 34% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Rock Springs Middle School serves the northwest part of Smyrna, TN, covering an area of approximately 18.7 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive, with the average distance to the zone's edge being about 3.1 miles, and the furthest edge located 4.6 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Rock Springs Middle School's student population of 1,152 students has grown by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,152 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers (23-24)
68 teachers
Showing 2015–2024. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2002
School Calendar
Campus Size
20 acres
School Motto
The mission of Rock Springs Middle School is for students to learn today to make a difference tomorrow.
School Rankings
Rock Springs Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,728 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Rock Springs Middle School is 0.72, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#828 out of 1728 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
37%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
40%
Asian
7%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
38%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Black
17%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
White
33%
57%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
5%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)19.6%
23.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
45%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Rock Springs Middle School's ranking?
Rock Springs Middle School is ranked #828 out of 1,728 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Rock Springs Middle School often compared to?
Rock Springs Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Stewarts Creek Middle School, Rocky Fork Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
42% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% TN state average), while 29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend Rock Springs Middle School?
1,152 students attend Rock Springs Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
38% of Rock Springs Middle School students are Hispanic, 33% of students are White, 17% of students are Black, 7% of students are Asian, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Rock Springs Middle School offer ?
Rock Springs Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Rock Springs Middle School part of?
Rock Springs Middle School is part of Rutherford County School District.
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