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Robert E Ellis Middle School vs. T. W. Hunter Middle School

Should you attend Robert E Ellis Middle School or T. W. Hunter 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
Robert E Ellis Middle School
100 Indian Lake Rd
Hendersonville, TN 37075
: 
10/
10
Top 5%
T. W. Hunter Middle School
2101 New Hope Rd
Hendersonville, TN 37075
: 
10/
10
Top 5%
Top Rankings

Robert E Ellis Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)

T. W. Hunter Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 556 students in grades 6-8, Robert E Ellis Middle School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 76% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60% (which is higher 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 17% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).
Serving 570 students in grades 6-8, T. W. Hunter Middle School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 85% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 66% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
556 students
570 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Robert E Ellis 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 T. W. Hunter Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
52% | 48%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Robert E Ellis Middle School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at T. W. Hunter Middle School.
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
37 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Robert E Ellis 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 T. W. Hunter Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Robert E Ellis Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Sumner 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 T. W. Hunter Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Sumner 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

#80 out of 1728 schools in TN
(Top 5%)
#48 out of 1728 schools in TN
(Top 5%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Robert E Ellis 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 T. W. Hunter Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
76%
(Top 5% in TN)
85%
(Top 5% in TN)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Robert E Ellis Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Sumner 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 T. W. Hunter Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Sumner County School District and Tennessee public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
60%
(Top 10% in TN)(21-22 School Year Data)
66%
(Top 10% in TN)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Robert E Ellis Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Sumner 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 T. W. Hunter Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Sumner County School District and Tennessee public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
57%
(Top 20% in TN)(21-22 School Year Data)
73%
(Top 5% in TN)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Robert E Ellis Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Sumner 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 T. W. Hunter Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Sumner 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 Robert E Ellis Middle School by grade.
This chart displays the students of T. W. Hunter Middle School by grade.
Grade 6 Students
175
186
Grade 7 Students
173
188
Grade 8 Students
208
196

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Robert E Ellis Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Sumner 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 T. W. Hunter Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Sumner 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
7%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Robert E Ellis Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Sumner 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 T. W. Hunter Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Sumner 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
7%
14%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Robert E Ellis Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Sumner 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 T. W. Hunter Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Sumner 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
83%
73%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Robert E Ellis Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Sumner 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 T. W. Hunter Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Sumner 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
1%
% Two or more races
2%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Robert E Ellis Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Sumner 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 T. W. Hunter Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Sumner County School District and in Tennessee, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.30
0.45
This chart showcases the diversity score of Robert E Ellis Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Sumner 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 T. W. Hunter Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Sumner 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
18%
27%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Robert E Ellis Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Sumner 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 T. W. Hunter Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Sumner 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
4%
5%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Robert E Ellis Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Sumner 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 T. W. Hunter Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Sumner 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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