RUTH RAINS MIDDLE SCHOOL

DIXIE
981 SE 351 HWY
CROSS CITY, FL 32628
431 Students
Middle School 5th - 7th
School Overview
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.
431
Total Students
28.0
Full-Time Teachers
15.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    364 (84.5 %)
  • Black
    32 (7.4 %)
  • Hispanic
    16 (3.7 %)
  • Two or More
    16 (3.7 %)
  • American Indian
    3 (0.7 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Middle School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: N/A
Shared Time Status: N/A
District: DIXIE
Phone: (352)541-6254
Website: http://www.dixie.k12.fl.us
Grade Range: 5th - 7th
Total Students: 431
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 28.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 15.4
NSLP Participation:1 N/A
Qualified Free Lunch: N/A
Qualified Reduced Lunch: N/A

* 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 5 144
Grade 6 142
Grade 7 145
Gender Ratio