Rockwood Middle School vs. Cherokee Middle School
Should you attend Rockwood Middle School or Cherokee 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
School
Top Rankings
Rockwood Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
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Overview
Serving 281 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 11% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).
Serving 520 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 17:1 is higher than 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 43% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
281 students
520 students
% Male | % Female
55% | 45%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
31 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#970 out of 1761 schools in TN
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#376 out of 1761 schools in TN
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
56%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
94
176
Grade 7 Students
97
181
Grade 8 Students
90
163
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
3%
5%
% Black
3%
1%
% White
89%
88%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
5%
Diversity Score
0.21
0.22
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
77%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
8%
