Rutledge Middle School

Grainger County
140 Pioneer DR
Rutledge, TN 37861
402 Students
Middle School 7th - 8th
School Overview
Rutledge Middle School, located in the heart of Rutledge, Tennessee, serves as a key educational institution within the Grainger County School District. Situated on Pioneer Drive, the school is dedicated to fostering an environment that balances academic rigor with the social and emotional development of students during their formative middle school years. As part of the Grainger County community, the school emphasizes a commitment to student achievement, preparing its diverse student body for the transition to high school and beyond.

Beyond its core curriculum, Rutledge Middle School integrates various extracurricular opportunities and community-focused initiatives to create a well-rounded educational experience. By utilizing resources provided through the Grainger County school system, the faculty and staff work to cultivate a supportive atmosphere where students are encouraged to engage with their studies and develop essential critical thinking skills. The school remains a central pillar of the local community, reflecting the values and educational goals of the surrounding Rutledge area.
402
Total Students
28.3
Full-Time Teachers
14.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    376 (93.5 %)
  • Hispanic
    19 (4.7 %)
  • Black
    4 (1.0 %)
  • Two or More
    3 (0.7 %)
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: Grainger County
Phone: (865)828-3366
Website: http://rutledgemiddle.grainger.k12.tn.us/
Grade Range: 7th - 8th
Total Students: 402
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 28.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 14.2
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (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 7 188
Grade 8 214
Gender Ratio