Rocky Fork Middle School

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783 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Rocky Fork 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 fostering an environment of academic growth, personal development, and community engagement. As a modern middle school, it provides a comprehensive curriculum that balances core academic subjects with elective opportunities, aiming to prepare students for the transition to high school while helping them navigate the unique social and emotional challenges of their adolescent years.

The school is deeply integrated into the Smyrna community, priding itself on high expectations for both faculty and students. Through various extracurricular activities, sports programs, and clubs, Rocky Fork Middle encourages students to explore their interests beyond the classroom. By emphasizing a supportive culture and utilizing modern educational resources, the school strives to cultivate a safe, inclusive, and effective learning environment where every student has the opportunity to succeed.

783

Total Students

54.5

Full-Time Teachers

14.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Rocky Fork Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	326
Hispanic	214
Black	152
Asian	58
Two or More	31
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

White
326 (41.6 %)
Hispanic
214 (27.3 %)
Black
152 (19.4 %)
Asian
58 (7.4 %)
Two or More
31 (4.0 %)
American Indian
1 (0.1 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1 %)

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)904-6780
Website:	http://rfm.rcschools.net/
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	783
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	54.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.4
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 6 279

Grade 7 263

Grade 8 241

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Rocky Fork Middle School
Grade	Student Count
Grade 6	279
Grade 7	263
Grade 8	241

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Rocky Fork Middle School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	375	47.9%
Male	408	52.1%

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