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 80% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 31%). 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).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 570 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 27%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in TN
- Math Proficiency: 80% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 66% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 73% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
T. W. Hunter Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Student Attention
School Overview
T. W. Hunter Middle School's student population of 570 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
570 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
School Rankings
T. W. Hunter Middle School ranks within the top 5% of all 1,761 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of T. W. Hunter Middle School is 0.45, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#50 out of 1761 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
80%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
66%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
73%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
6%
15%
Black
14%
21%
White
73%
57%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is T. W. Hunter Middle School's ranking?
T. W. Hunter Middle School is ranked #50 out of 1,761 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are T. W. Hunter Middle School often compared to?
T. W. Hunter Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Station Camp Middle School, Robert E Ellis Middle School, Knox Doss Middle School At Drakes Creek by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% TN state average), while 66% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend T. W. Hunter Middle School?
570 students attend T. W. Hunter Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of T. W. Hunter Middle School students are White, 14% of students are Black, 6% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of T. W. Hunter Middle School?
T. W. Hunter Middle School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does T. W. Hunter Middle School offer ?
T. W. Hunter Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is T. W. Hunter Middle School part of?
T. W. Hunter Middle School is part of Sumner County School District.
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