Cherokee Middle School vs. Rockwood Middle School
Should you attend Cherokee Middle School or Rockwood Middle School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
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Rockwood Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
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Overview
Serving 470 students in grades 6-8, Cherokee Middle School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 44% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 44% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 41% (majority Black).
Serving 273 students in grades 6-8, Rockwood Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 29% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 31% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 41% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
470 students
273 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
53% | 47%
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
20 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#376 out of 1761 schools in TN
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#970 out of 1761 schools in TN
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
31%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
31%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
178
94
Grade 7 Students
157
88
Grade 8 Students
135
91
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
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% Asian
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2%
% Hispanic
5%
6%
% Black
1%
4%
% White
88%
84%
% Hawaiian
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% Two or more races
6%
4%
Diversity Score
0.22
0.29
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
79%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
11%
