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Donelson Middle School vs. Dupont Tyler Middle School

Should you attend Donelson Middle School or Dupont Tyler 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
Donelson Middle School
110 Stewarts Ferry Pike
Nashville, TN 37214
: 
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Dupont Tyler Middle School
431 Tyler Dr
Hermitage, TN 37076
: 
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

Donelson Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 5%)
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 1%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 20%)

Dupont Tyler Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 5%)
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 1%)
Overview
Serving 430 students in grades 6-8, Donelson Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 13% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 300 students in grades 6-8, Dupont Tyler Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 11% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 11% (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 81% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
430 students
300 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Donelson Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Dupont Tyler Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
47% | 53%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Donelson Middle School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Dupont Tyler Middle School.
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
22 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Donelson Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Dupont Tyler Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Donelson Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Davidson County School District and the state of Tennessee, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Dupont Tyler Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Davidson County School District and the state of Tennessee, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#1524 out of 1728 schools in TN
(Bottom 50%)
#1611 out of 1728 schools in TN
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Donelson Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Dupont Tyler Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
13%
(Bottom 50% in TN)
11%
(Bottom 50% in TN)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Donelson Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Davidson County School District and Tennessee public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Dupont Tyler Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Davidson County School District and Tennessee public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
15%
(Bottom 50% in TN)(21-22 School Year Data)
11%
(Bottom 50% in TN)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Donelson Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Davidson County School District and Tennessee public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Dupont Tyler Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Davidson County School District and Tennessee public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
11%
(Bottom 50% in TN)(21-22 School Year Data)
10%
(Bottom 50% in TN)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Donelson Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Davidson County School District and Tennessee public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Dupont Tyler Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Davidson County School District and Tennessee public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Donelson Middle School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Dupont Tyler Middle School by grade.
Grade 6 Students
142
104
Grade 7 Students
139
107
Grade 8 Students
149
89

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
1%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Donelson Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Davidson County School District and in Tennessee, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Dupont Tyler Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Davidson County School District and in Tennessee, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
26%
30%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Donelson Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Davidson County School District and in Tennessee, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Dupont Tyler Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Davidson County School District and in Tennessee, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
40%
42%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Donelson Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Davidson County School District and in Tennessee, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Dupont Tyler Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Davidson County School District and in Tennessee, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
26%
19%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Donelson Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Davidson County School District and in Tennessee, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Dupont Tyler Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Davidson County School District and in Tennessee, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Donelson Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Davidson County School District and in Tennessee, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Dupont Tyler Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Davidson County School District and in Tennessee, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.71
0.70
This chart showcases the diversity score of Donelson Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Davidson County School District and Tennessee, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Dupont Tyler Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Davidson County School District and Tennessee, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
100%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Donelson Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Davidson County School District and Tennessee, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Dupont Tyler Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Davidson County School District and Tennessee, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
13%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Donelson Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Davidson County School District and Tennessee, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Dupont Tyler Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Davidson County School District and Tennessee, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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