Smyrna Middle School

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899 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Smyrna Middle School, located on Hazelwood Drive in Smyrna, Tennessee, is a public institution serving students in grades 6 through 8 as part of the Rutherford County School District. The school is committed to fostering a supportive and academically rigorous environment that prepares young adolescents for the challenges of high school and beyond. With a focus on both academic achievement and character development, the school utilizes a comprehensive curriculum designed to meet state standards while catering to the diverse learning needs of its student body.

Beyond the classroom, Smyrna Middle School encourages active student engagement through a variety of extracurricular activities, including athletic teams, clubs, and arts programs. These offerings are intended to help students build teamwork, leadership skills, and personal interests outside of their core studies. By maintaining strong communication with families and fostering a community-oriented culture, the school strives to create a safe, inclusive space where students are encouraged to grow intellectually, socially, and emotionally throughout their middle school years.

899

Total Students

71.6

Full-Time Teachers

12.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Smyrna Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	239
Hispanic	444
Black	132
Asian	54
Two or More	25
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	4

Hispanic
444 (49.4%)
White
239 (26.6%)
Black
132 (14.7%)
Asian
54 (6.0%)
Two or More
25 (2.8%)
Pacific Islander
4 (0.4%)
American Indian
1 (0.1%)

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:	Rutherford County
Phone:	(615)904-3845
Website:	http://sms.rcschools.net/
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	899
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	71.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.6
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 6 305

Grade 7 298

Grade 8 296

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Smyrna Middle School
Grade	Student Count
Grade 6	305
Grade 7	298
Grade 8	296

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Smyrna Middle School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	439	48.8%
Male	460	51.2%

Middle School 5th - 6th