Serving 745 students in grades 6-8, Hunter Middle School ranks in the top 30% 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 42% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 46% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 745 students
- Minority Enrollment: 28%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in TN
- Math Proficiency: 42% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 46% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 51% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Hunter Middle School serves the northeast part of the Ooltewah, TN school district, covering an area of approximately 113.7 square miles. Families within this zone can typically expect a drive of 15 to 20 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge located about 19.2 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Hunter Middle School's student population of 745 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
745 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers (23-24)
42 teachers
Showing 2015–2024. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1995
School Rankings
Hunter Middle School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,728 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hunter Middle School is 0.46, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#422 out of 1728 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
37%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
40%
Asian
2%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
9%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Black
9%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
White
72%
57%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
8%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)17.6%
23.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
45%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hunter Middle School's ranking?
Hunter Middle School is ranked #422 out of 1,728 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Hunter Middle School often compared to?
Hunter Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Ooltewah Middle School, East Hamilton Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
42% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% TN state average), while 46% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend Hunter Middle School?
745 students attend Hunter Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Hunter Middle School students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What grades does Hunter Middle School offer ?
Hunter Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Hunter Middle School part of?
Hunter Middle School is part of Hamilton County School District.
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