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Does Rutledge Middle School have enough mental health and stress support?
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Enrollment
363
Middle
DISTRICT 331 · STATE 554
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·GRAINGER COUNTY·NCES 470144002165
Rutledge Middle School
140 Pioneer DR, Rutledge, TN 37861 · (865) 828-3366 · Grainger County
GRADES 07–08MIDDLE42-RURALREGULAR SCHOOL363 STUDENTS
Student : Teacher
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STATE 18.9:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
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STATE -0%
Community
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Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other middle schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Grade 7 | 196 | 54% |
| Grade 8 | 167 | 46% |
Student demographics
21%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 17% · STATE 61% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
School pathway
Based on grade levels within Grainger County. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Test scores
TCAP 2024-25 . % On Track or MasteredEnglish Language Arts
34.5%
TN avg 40.9% . +11.2pp since 2022
Math
29.7%
TN avg 39.3% . -5.8pp since 2022
What this means: On the TCAP, Tennessee's statewide test, about 35 of every 100 students at this school read and write at grade level and about 30 of 100 do math at grade level. Across all Tennessee schools, those numbers are about 41 and 39. Reading and writing scores are up about 11 points since 2022, while math scores are down about 6 points.
TCAP results by year
| School year | English Language Arts | Math |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 34.5% | 29.7% |
| 2023-24 | 23.6% | 28.8% |
| 2022-23 | 23.3% | 35.5% |
% On Track or Mastered, all students and all tested grades.
Source: TCAP. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →
Where Rutledge Middle School ranks
Among middle schools| Measure | This school | In Tennessee |
|---|---|---|
| Math proficiency ranked highest first | 29.7% | #212 of 336 |
| Reading proficiency ranked highest first | 34.5% | #136 of 336 |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 363 | #246 of 349 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 21.3% | #262 of 325 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked steepest decline first | -23.1% | #57 of 216 |
Ranked against other public middle schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
363
-85 (-19%) vs 2020
-21% since 2010-11, when it was 462
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 363 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 2023-24 | 346 | 26.5 | 13.1:1 | N/A |
| 2022-23 | 402 | 28.3 | 14.2:1 | N/A |
| 2020-21 | 448 | 24 | 18.7:1 | N/A |
| 2017-18 | 472 | 28 | 16.9:1 | N/A |
| 2015-16 | 484 | 26 | 18.6:1 | 63% (307) |
| 2010-11 | 462 | 24 | 19.3:1 | 65% (300) |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Rutledge Middle School.
About Rutledge Middle School
Rutledge Middle School is a small middle school found in Rutledge, Tennessee. Its grade span covers grades 7 through 8, with 363 students on the rolls. Across middle schools in Tennessee, the average enrollment is about 554.
Rutledge Middle School sits within Grainger County, which has 9 schools and 2,975 students.
White students are 88% of those enrolled at Rutledge Middle School. The next largest groups are 10% Hispanic. A diversity index of 21% means there is a 21% chance two randomly chosen students at Rutledge Middle School are from different groups.
In the surrounding county, Grainger County, median household income comes to about $50,538, about 16% of adults have at least a bachelor's degree, and roughly 13% of residents are in poverty. The county has 9 public schools and about 2,975 students.
Measured in a straight line, Rutledge Elementary School is about 0.1 miles from Rutledge Middle School. The five-mile area around Rutledge Middle School holds 5 other public schools.
The school is in rural territory some distance from an urban area, according to its NCES locale (Rural: Distant).
The school's student count decreased 19% between the 2020-21 and 2024-25 school years.
The discussion board for Rutledge Middle School is open to topics like special education services, counseling, and support programs. Teachers and staff are welcome to share updates too.
Grainger County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
24,266
Census ACS
Median income
$50,538
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
16%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
13%
Below federal line
Schools in county
9
2,975 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Grainger County
- Grainger High SchoolHigh · 756 students
- Washburn SchoolCombined · 477 students
- Bean Station ElementaryElementary · 437 students
- Joppa ElementaryElementary · 404 students
- Rutledge Elementary SchoolElementary · 323 students
- Rutledge PrimaryElementary · 199 students
Other schools in Rutledge
- Grainger High SchoolHigh · 756 students
- Joppa ElementaryElementary · 404 students
- Rutledge Elementary SchoolElementary · 323 students
- Rutledge PrimaryElementary · 199 students
- Grainger Co Adult HighHigh · 10 students
- Grainger AcademyHigh · 6 students
Nearby schools
- Rutledge Elementary School0.1 mi · 323
- Grainger Academy0.1 mi · 6
- Grainger Co Adult High0.9 mi · 10
- Rutledge Primary1.5 mi · 199
- Washburn School3.4 mi · 477
- Joppa Elementary5.2 mi · 404
Frequently asked questions
About Rutledge Middle SchoolHow many students attend Rutledge Middle School?
Rutledge Middle School enrolls approximately 363 students in grades 07-08.
Is Rutledge Middle School an elementary, middle, or high school?
Rutledge Middle School is a middle school covering grades 07-08.
How diverse is Rutledge Middle School?
Rutledge Middle School reports a student body of 88% White, 10% Hispanic, 1% Black, 1% Two or more.
What district is Rutledge Middle School in?
Rutledge Middle School is part of Grainger County.
What county does Rutledge Middle School serve?
Rutledge Middle School serves Grainger County in TN.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.