Rock Springs Middle School

rsm.rcschools.net/

1,152 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Rock Springs Middle School, located in Smyrna, Tennessee, is part of the Rutherford County School District. Serving students in grades 6 through 8, the school focuses on creating a supportive and academically rigorous environment designed to prepare middle schoolers for the transition to high school. The school emphasizes a well-rounded education, balancing core academic subjects with opportunities for students to explore their interests through various electives and extracurricular programs.

As a community-centered institution, Rock Springs Middle School places a high value on student engagement, character development, and parent-teacher collaboration. The school’s digital presence reflects its commitment to keeping families informed through updated calendars, faculty directories, and resources for academic success. By fostering a culture of academic achievement and personal growth, the school aims to ensure that its diverse student body is well-equipped to meet future challenges.

1,152

Total Students

69.0

Full-Time Teachers

16.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Rock Springs Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	384
Hispanic	438
Black	196
Asian	78
Two or More	53
Pacific Islander	3

Hispanic
438 (38.0%)
White
384 (33.3%)
Black
196 (17.0%)
Asian
78 (6.8%)
Two or More
53 (4.6%)
Pacific Islander
3 (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:	Rutherford County
Phone:	(615)904-3825
Website:	http://rsm.rcschools.net/
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	1,152
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	69.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.7
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 6 402

Grade 7 386

Grade 8 364