Overview
RUTH RAINS MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public middle serving grades 5–7 in CROSS CITY, Florida. The school enrolls 434 students. It is part of the DIXIE district.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Florida state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Things to Consider
Higher share of students from low-income families
79% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelMiddle
Grade Span5–7
DistrictDIXIE
County12029
CityCROSS CITY
ZIP32628
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID120045002154
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment434
White0.4%
Hispanic / Latino4.1%
Black / African American0.6%
Asian6.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native85.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races3.0%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.
FRL %79%
State Avg49%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)