At a glance
Reported students
585
NCES CCD 2024–25
Grades served
06–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Tennessee middle enrollment
61st percentile
Compared with 342 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
532
Rucker Stewart Middle School: 585 reported students.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 781
- Teachers (FTE)
- 50
- Student–teacher ratio
- 15.6:1
What the reported data says about Rucker Stewart Middle School
Rucker Stewart Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 06–08 in Gallatin. It is one of 54 current school records connected to Sumner County Schools. NCES reports 585 students for 2024–25.
Among 342 middle schools in Tennessee with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 500.5 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 61st percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (36.4%) and Hispanic or Latino (30.1%). English learners represent 17.9% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 17.7%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Rucker Stewart Middle School
- 1What are the current typical and maximum class sizes in each grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 2 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 17.9%
- Students with disabilities
- 17.7%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 2
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.4
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White36.4%
- Hispanic30.1%
- Black26.7%
- Asian0.7%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial5.8%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Sumner County Schools
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
T. W. Hunter Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
532 reported students
White House Middle School
Middle · Grades 05–08
638 reported students
Knox Doss Middle School at Drakes Creek
Middle · Grades 06–08
641 reported students
Liberty Creek Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
652 reported students
Robert E Ellis Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
509 reported students
Joe Shafer Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
670 reported students
Public schools near Rucker Stewart Middle School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Joe Shafer Middle School Middle · Sumner County Schools | 06–08 | 670 | 2.8 mi |
| Station Camp Middle School Middle · Sumner County Schools | 06–08 | 904 | 4.5 mi |
| Liberty Creek Middle School Middle · Sumner County Schools | 06–08 | 652 | 6.6 mi |
| Knox Doss Middle School at Drakes Creek Middle · Sumner County Schools | 06–08 | 641 | 7.1 mi |
| T. W. Hunter Middle School Middle · Sumner County Schools | 06–08 | 532 | 8.8 mi |
| Robert E Ellis Middle School Middle · Sumner County Schools | 06–08 | 509 | 9.3 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Rucker Stewart Middle School
What grades does Rucker Stewart Middle School serve?
Rucker Stewart Middle School reports grades 06–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Sumner County Schools.
How many students attend Rucker Stewart Middle School?
Rucker Stewart Middle School reported 585 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 61st percentile among 342 Tennessee middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 781 students.
Is Rucker Stewart Middle School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Rucker Stewart Middle School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Sumner County Schools attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
Which school district is Rucker Stewart Middle School in?
Rucker Stewart Middle School is part of Sumner County Schools, based in Gallatin, TN, which operates 54 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Rucker Stewart Middle School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Joe Shafer Middle School (2.8 mi), Station Camp Middle School (4.5 mi), Liberty Creek Middle School (6.6 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.