Hunter Middle School

Summary:

Hunter Middle School is a public middle school located in Ooltewah, Tennessee, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 738 students. The school is part of the Hamilton County School District, which is ranked 79 out of 139 districts in Tennessee and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Hunter Middle School consistently ranks among the top 25% of middle schools in Tennessee, receiving a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's performance on TNReady assessments is generally higher than the Hamilton County and Tennessee averages across all subjects and grade levels. In 2023-2024, Hunter Middle School's proficiency rates were 42% in Mathematics, 42.2% in English Language Arts, 59.7% in Science, and 53.7% in Social Studies, outperforming the district and state averages. The school's diverse student population, with a racial makeup of 75.07% White, 9.08% African American, 7.05% Hispanic, 0.95% Asian, and 7.72% two or more races, is a unique characteristic compared to many of the surrounding schools.

Hunter Middle School's strong performance for its African American, Hispanic, Special Education, and Low Socioeconomic Status student subgroups is particularly impressive, with the school ranking in the top 25%, top 5%, top 15%, and top 10%, respectively, among Tennessee middle schools in 2021-2022. This level of academic achievement across diverse student groups is a testament to the school's effective teaching practices, targeted interventions, and inclusive learning environment. When compared to nearby schools, East Hamilton Middle School and Loftis Middle School also demonstrate strong academic performance, while some schools struggle to achieve equitable outcomes for their underserved student populations.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 6810 Lebron Sterchi DR
       Ooltewah, TN  37363


(423) 344-1474

District: Hamilton County

SchoolDigger Rank:
106th of 587 Tennessee Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,576 Help


Students who attend Hunter Middle School usually attend:

High:    Central High School
    Chattanooga School for the Arts and Sciences Upper
    Hamilton County Collegiate High at Chattanooga State
    Sequoyah High School
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Feeder schools for Hunter Middle School:

Elementary:    Ooltewah Elementary School
    Wallace A. Smith Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  16.4 Help
Number of students:  697

Racial breakdown:

White:
73.5%
African American:
9.3%
Two or more races:
8.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  27.9% Help


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Compare Details Hunter Middle School ranks better than 81.9% of middle schools in Tennessee. It also ranks 3rd among 15 ranked middle schools in the Hamilton County School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 74.77. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (73.5%), African American (9.3%), two or more races (8.2%). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Hunter Middle School is 16.4. 12 middle schools in the Hamilton County School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Hunter Middle School is $11,576. 13 middle schools in the Hamilton County School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Hunter Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Hunter Middle School 106th of 587 Tennessee public middle schools. (See Hunter Middle School in the ranking list.)

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Hamilton County:

SchoolDigger ranks Hamilton County 82nd of 140 Tennessee school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Hunter Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Hunter Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2010 71.23 112th 435 74.3%
2011 74.76 105th 462 77.3%
2012 62.16 176th 466 62.2%
2013 71.41 128th 475 73.1%
2014 73.81 81st 485 83.3%
2015 73.18 114th 492 76.8%
2017 57.15 144th 362 60.2%
2018 77.66 80th 563 85.8%
2019 80.20 67th 574 88.3%
2021 79.12 73rd 576 87.3%
2022 77.80 84th 569 85.2%
2023 72.80 123rd 594 79.3%
2024 74.77 106th 587 81.9%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Hunter Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 62.07 35th 279 87.5%
2019 40.15 119th 222 46.4%
2021 63.44 39th 238 83.6%
2022 64.78 35th 260 86.5%
2023 66.47 38th 288 86.8%
2024 25.27 253rd 299 15.4%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Hunter Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 63.23 125th 481 74.0%
2019 63.65 105th 490 78.6%
2021 77.88 35th 483 92.8%
2022 80.05 41st 495 91.7%
2023 78.88 46th 514 91.1%
2024 66.97 105th 510 79.4%
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Rank History for Female students at Hunter Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 75.70 76th 529 85.6%
2021 70.93 100th 538 81.4%
2022 74.10 95th 552 82.8%
2023 69.08 138th 560 75.4%
2024 73.44 108th 554 80.5%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Hunter Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 77.14 3rd 35 91.4%
2021 79.66 4th 39 89.7%
2024 55.63 9th 15 40.0%
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Rank History for Male students at Hunter Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 80.56 59th 523 88.7%
2021 82.66 52nd 529 90.2%
2022 76.96 78th 540 85.6%
2023 72.24 108th 557 80.6%
2024 72.37 106th 560 81.1%
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Rank History for African American students at Hunter Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 72.38 50th 284 82.4%
2019 71.40 51st 293 82.6%
2021 78.42 36th 277 87.0%
2022 74.34 46th 299 84.6%
2023 72.57 63rd 316 80.1%
2024 70.78 64th 318 79.9%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Hunter Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 77.87 36th 219 83.6%
2019 74.31 40th 228 82.5%
2021 79.85 28th 261 89.3%
2022 92.65 12th 275 95.6%
2023 80.74 39th 285 86.3%
2024 62.03 90th 285 68.4%
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Rank History for White students at Hunter Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 77.18 73rd 481 84.8%
2019 74.74 81st 484 83.3%
2021 72.27 96th 496 80.6%
2022 69.21 107th 500 78.6%
2023 62.23 157th 503 68.8%
2024 67.55 127th 504 74.8%
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Data source: test scores: Tennessee Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Hunter Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1995 705 16 2 5 0 n/a n/a 0 728
1996 705 16 2 5 0 n/a n/a 0 728
1997 800 16 2 3 0 n/a n/a -5 816
1998 789 35 9 5 0 n/a n/a 0 838
1999 771 31 3 6 0 n/a n/a 0 811
2000 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 856 856
2001 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 885 885
2002 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 825 825
2003 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 825 825
2004 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 890 890
2005 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 841 841
2006 683 77 7 18 2 n/a n/a 0 787
2007 695 96 7 29 2 n/a n/a 0 829
2008 703 91 9 27 3 n/a n/a 0 833
2009 657 87 15 26 2 n/a n/a 0 787
2010 582 93 10 23 2 n/a n/a 0 710
2011 540 118 8 15 1 0 0 0 682
2012 484 133 4 18 1 0 2 0 642
2013 554 101 13 22 0 0 5 0 695
2014 581 78 12 33 0 1 5 0 710
2015 645 75 12 38 0 2 6 0 778
2016 653 91 13 32 1 1 6 0 797
2017 648 96 12 49 4 2 7 0 818
2018 609 99 15 51 7 2 7 0 790
2019 623 80 12 57 5 1 33 0 811
2020 587 65 12 57 3 0 47 0 771
2021 562 77 9 43 0 0 49 0 740
2022 562 70 6 47 0 0 53 0 738
2023 554 67 7 52 0 1 57 0 738
2024 512 65 8 54 1 0 57 0 697

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Hunter Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1995 728 41.0 17.8 n/a
1996 728 41.0 17.8 n/a
1997 816 n/a 0.0 n/a
1998 838 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 811 n/a 0.0 n/a
2000 856 n/a 0.0 n/a
2001 885 n/a 0.0 n/a
2002 825 n/a n/a n/a
2003 825 n/a n/a n/a
2004 890 n/a n/a n/a
2005 841 n/a n/a n/a
2006 787 55.0 14.3 n/a
2007 829 59.0 14.1 22.2
2008 833 59.0 14.1 26.3
2009 787 54.5 14.4 26
2010 710 48.7 14.5 32.1
2011 682 47.0 14.5 37.7
2012 642 45.0 14.2 43.6
2013 695 46.9 14.8 38.8
2014 710 46.0 15.4 34.9
2015 778 46.0 16.9 33.3
2016 797 51.0 15.6 31.7
2017 818 52.6 15.5 n/a
2018 790 44.9 17.5 n/a
2019 811 40.1 20.2 n/a
2020 771 42.0 18.3 27.9
2021 740 44.3 16.6 n/a
2022 738 40.5 18.2 n/a
2023 738 46.0 16.0 n/a
2024 697 42.2 16.4 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Hunter Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1995 728 41.0 17.8 n/a
1996 728 41.0 17.8 n/a
1997 816 n/a 0.0 n/a
1998 838 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 811 n/a 0.0 n/a
2000 856 n/a 0.0 n/a
2001 885 n/a 0.0 n/a
2002 825 n/a n/a n/a
2003 825 n/a n/a n/a
2004 890 n/a n/a n/a
2005 841 n/a n/a n/a
2006 787 55.0 14.3 n/a
2007 829 59.0 14.1 22.2
2008 833 59.0 14.1 26.3
2009 787 54.5 14.4 26
2010 710 48.7 14.5 32.1
2011 682 47.0 14.5 37.7
2012 642 45.0 14.2 43.6
2013 695 46.9 14.8 38.8
2014 710 46.0 15.4 34.9
2015 778 46.0 16.9 33.3
2016 797 51.0 15.6 31.7
2017 818 52.6 15.5 n/a
2018 790 44.9 17.5 n/a
2019 811 40.1 20.2 n/a
2020 771 42.0 18.3 27.9
2021 740 44.3 16.6 n/a
2022 738 40.5 18.2 n/a
2023 738 46.0 16.0 n/a
2024 697 42.2 16.4 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Hunter Middle School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $623 (6.8%) $8,056 (88.5%) $9,100
2020 $585 (5.9%) $9,004 (90.3%) $9,975
2021 $1,340 (11.4%) $10,420 (88.4%) $11,790
2022 $1,624 (14.5%) $9,093 (81.4%) $11,177
2023 $1,034 (8.9%) $10,060 (86.9%) $11,576

Data source: Tennessee Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Hunter Middle School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 67th of 574 Middle schoolsRanks 123rd of 594 Middle schools
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Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade Mathematics (Hunter Middle School)55.144.3
 10.8%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Hamilton County)42.334.3
 8%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Tennessee)3933.8
 5.2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Hunter Middle School)39.942.5
 2.6%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Hamilton County)30.735.3
 4.6%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Tennessee)33.435.9
 2.5%
6th Grade Social Studies (Hunter Middle School)46.957
 10.1%
   6th Grade Social Studies (Hamilton County)41.348
 6.7%
   6th Grade Social Studies (Tennessee)3843.4
 5.4%
7th Grade Mathematics (Hunter Middle School)46.537.6
 8.9%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Hamilton County)3737.2
 0.2%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Tennessee)33.635
 1.4%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Hunter Middle School)43.941
 2.9%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Hamilton County)32.537.2
 4.7%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Tennessee)35.436.1
 0.7%
7th Grade Social Studies (Hunter Middle School)53.556.8
 3.3%
   7th Grade Social Studies (Hamilton County)41.248.7
 7.5%
   7th Grade Social Studies (Tennessee)43.246.9
 3.7%
8th Grade Mathematics (Hunter Middle School)46.936.2
 10.7%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Hamilton County)31.626.9
 4.7%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Tennessee)35.134
 1.1%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Hunter Middle School)46.637.5
 9.1%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Hamilton County)27.926.1
 1.8%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Tennessee)27.126.3
 0.8%
8th Grade Algebra I (Hunter Middle School)94.677.6
 17%
   8th Grade Algebra I (Hamilton County)74.264.1
 10.1%
   8th Grade Algebra I (Tennessee)75.676.3
 0.7%
8th Grade Social Studies (Hunter Middle School)62.956.5
 6.4%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Hamilton County)41.741
 0.7%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Tennessee)41.541.6
 0.1%
All Grades Mathematics (Hunter Middle School)5039.6
 10.4%
   All Grades Mathematics (Hamilton County)43.239.9
 3.3%
   All Grades Mathematics (Tennessee)40.838.1
 2.7%
All Grades English Language Arts (Hunter Middle School)43.240.3
 2.9%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Hamilton County)33.437.3
 3.9%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Tennessee)33.736.6
 2.9%
All Grades Algebra I (Hunter Middle School)94.677.6
 17%
   All Grades Algebra I (Hamilton County)26.924.1
 2.8%
   All Grades Algebra I (Tennessee)27.423.2
 4.2%
All Grades Social Studies (Hunter Middle School)5456.8
 2.8%
   All Grades Social Studies (Hamilton County)41.445.9
 4.5%
   All Grades Social Studies (Tennessee)40.943.9
 3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students811738
 9%
African American8067
 16.3%
American Indian50
 100%
Asian127
 41.7%
Hispanic5752
 8.8%
Pacific Islander11
White623554
 11.1%
Two or More Races3357
 72.7%


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Hunter Middle School ranks 106th of 587 Tennessee middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students at Hunter Middle School are 73% White, 9% African American, 8% Two or more races, 8% Hispanic, 1% Asian.

In the 2023-24 school year, 697 students attended Hunter Middle School.

Students who attend Hunter Middle School usually go on to attend Central High School


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Tennessee Department of Education.

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