Rucker Stewart Middle

rsm.sumnerschools.org/

585 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Rucker-Stewart Middle School, located in Gallatin, Tennessee, serves as a prominent educational institution within the Sumner County School District. Committed to fostering a supportive learning environment, the school focuses on the holistic development of its students, emphasizing both academic rigor and character building. The faculty and staff strive to prepare young adolescents for the challenges of high school and beyond by promoting a culture of inclusivity, student engagement, and community involvement.

The school’s website highlights its dedication to maintaining strong communication between home and the classroom, ensuring that parents and guardians are well-informed partners in their child's education. Beyond core academic subjects, Rucker-Stewart provides various extracurricular opportunities and activities designed to enrich the student experience and cultivate diverse interests. By prioritizing a well-rounded curriculum and a positive school climate, Rucker-Stewart Middle School remains a vital pillar of the Gallatin community.

585

Total Students

41.3

Full-Time Teachers

14.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Rucker Stewart Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	213
Hispanic	176
Black	156
Asian	4
Two or More	34
American Indian	2

White
213 (36.4%)
Hispanic
176 (30.1%)
Black
156 (26.7%)
Two or More
34 (5.8%)
Asian
4 (0.7%)
American Indian
2 (0.3%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Sumner County
Phone:	(615)452-1734
Website:	http://rsm.sumnerschools.org/
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	585
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	41.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 186

Grade 7 170

Grade 8 229