Ruth Rains Middle School

981 Se 351 Hwy
Cross City, FL 32628
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 431 students in grades 5-7, Ruth Rains Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 51% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 44% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: 5-7
  • Enrollment: 431 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 16%
  • : Bottom 50% in FL
  • : 51% (Top 50%)
  • : 44% (Btm 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Ruth Rains Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Ruth Rains Middle School's student population of 431 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-7
Total Students
431 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
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School Rankings

Ruth Rains Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,704 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ruth Rains Middle School is 0.29, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (FL)
#2074 out of 3704 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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51%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Ruth Rains Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Florida by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
44%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Ruth Rains Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Florida by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
35-39%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Ruth Rains Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Florida by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
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American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
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Hispanic
4%
37%
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Black
7%
21%
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White
84%
35%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.29
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
73%
49%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
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School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Ruth Rains Middle School's ranking?
Ruth Rains Middle School is ranked #2074 out of 3,704 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
51% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Ruth Rains Middle School?
431 students attend Ruth Rains Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Ruth Rains Middle School students are White, 7% of students are Black, 4% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ruth Rains Middle School?
Ruth Rains Middle School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Ruth Rains Middle School offer ?
Ruth Rains Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-7
What school district is Ruth Rains Middle School part of?
Ruth Rains Middle School is part of Dixie School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: 5-7
  • Enrollment: 431 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 16%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 51% (Top 50%)
  • : 44% (Btm 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

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