RUTH RAINS MIDDLE SCHOOL
RUTH RAINS MIDDLE SCHOOL is a Title I public middle school that is part of the DIXIE school district, located in CROSS CITY, FL with about 460 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 8th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 23 teachers, RUTH RAINS MIDDLE SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 20:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
RUTH RAINS MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public educational institution located in Cross City, Florida, and serves as a key part of the Dixie County School District. Situated along Highway 351, the school focuses on providing a structured academic environment for students in the middle grades. As a community-centered school, it emphasizes the development of foundational academic skills while preparing students for the transition to high school, aiming to foster both intellectual growth and social responsibility within the rural Dixie County area.
The school operates under the broader Dixie County school system, utilizing resources to support a diverse student body through a standard state curriculum. By maintaining a dedicated web presence via the district’s portal, the school provides parents and guardians with access to essential information, including academic calendars, school policies, and communication tools. RUTH RAINS MIDDLE SCHOOL plays a vital role in the local community by striving to create a safe, supportive learning space that encourages student engagement and academic achievement.
For more information, contact RUTH RAINS MIDDLE SCHOOL at (352) 498-1346 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
CROSS CITY, FL 32628-3354
(352) 498-1346
RUTH RAINS MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public Title I school in CROSS CITY, FL with about 460 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Florida
School Details
- Level:
- Middle School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- DIXIE
- Total Students:
- 460
- Teachers:
- 23
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 460 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending RUTH RAINS MIDDLE SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 85% of the student body.
- White
- 85.0%
- Black or African American
- 7.2%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 4.3%
- Two or more races
- 3.3%
- Asian
- 0.2%
- Female
- 48.9%
- Male
- 51.1%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.