T. W. Hunter Middle School

2101 New Hope Rd
Hendersonville, TN 37075
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 5%
Serving 741 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 70% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 52% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 40% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 741 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 24%
  • : Top 5% in TN
  • : 70% (Top 5%)
  • : 52% (Top 10%)
  • 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:

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School Overview

T. W. Hunter Middle School's student population of 741 students has grown by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 49 teachers has grown by 22% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
741 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
49 teachers
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School Rankings

T. W. Hunter Middle School ranks within the top 5% of all 1,721 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of T. W. Hunter Middle School is 0.41, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (TN)
#71 out of 1721 schools
(Top 5%)
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70%
28%
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52%
30%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
3%
2%
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Hispanic
5%
13%
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Black
12%
21%
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White
76%
60%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.41
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
46%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is T. W. Hunter Middle School's ranking?
T. W. Hunter Middle School is ranked #71 out of 1,721 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?
70% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% TN state average), while 52% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% TN state average).
How many students attend T. W. Hunter Middle School?
741 students attend T. W. Hunter Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of T. W. Hunter Middle School students are White, 12% of students are Black, 5% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
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
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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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 741 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 24%
  • : Top 5%
  • : 70% (Top 5%)
  • : 52% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

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