Merrol Hyde Magnet School

Summary:

Merrol Hyde Magnet School is an alternative public school serving grades K-12 in Hendersonville, Tennessee, part of the Sumner County school district. With a student population of 668, the school stands out for its exceptional academic performance, diverse student body, and efficient resource allocation.

Merrol Hyde Magnet School consistently outperforms the Sumner County and Tennessee state averages on TNReady assessments across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in 2023-2024, 95% of 3rd graders were proficient or better in ELA and Science, compared to 47.5% and 53.1% for Sumner County, and 41% and 44.6% for the state, respectively. The school also maintains a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 13.3 to 15.8 over the past three school years, compared to nearby alternative schools like R.T. Fisher Alternative, which have ratios ranging from 3.1 to 11.8.

Merrol Hyde Magnet School's exceptional performance is further highlighted by its higher spending per student, ranging from $8,772 to $9,742 over the past three school years, compared to the state average. This resource allocation, along with the school's diverse student population, which includes a notable Asian student population (9-10%), may contribute to its outstanding academic results, which far surpass those of nearby alternative schools like Robertson County Virtual School and MNPS Virtual School.


Detail:

Public, Magnet, Alternative K-12

 128 Township DR
       Hendersonville, TN  37075


(615) 264-6543

District: Sumner County

SchoolDigger Rank:
1st of 1,018 Tennessee Alternative Schools


Student/teacher ratio:  15.7 Help
Number of students:  668

Racial breakdown:

White:
83.4%
Asian:
9.7%
African American:
2.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  1.8% Help


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Compare Details Merrol Hyde Magnet School ranks better than 99.9% of elementary schools in Tennessee. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 99.78. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 94.54. (See more...)
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Compare Details Merrol Hyde Magnet School ranks better than 99.7% of high schools in Tennessee. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Merrol Hyde Magnet School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Merrol Hyde Magnet School:

SchoolDigger ranks Merrol Hyde Magnet School 1st of 1018 Tennessee public elementary schools. (See Merrol Hyde Magnet School in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Merrol Hyde Magnet School 1st of 392 Tennessee public high schools. (See Merrol Hyde Magnet School in the ranking list.)

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Sumner County:

SchoolDigger ranks Sumner County 28th of 140 Tennessee school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Merrol Hyde Magnet School

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Merrol Hyde Magnet School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2010 99.62 2nd 809 99.8%
2011 99.57 1st 818 99.9%
2012 99.26 2nd 820 99.8%
2013 97.96 3rd 846 99.6%
2014 96.07 1st 853 99.9%
2015 98.74 1st 855 99.9%
2018 99.92 1st 997 99.9%
2019 99.97 1st 985 99.9%
2021 99.87 2nd 983 99.8%
2022 99.79 1st 1000 99.9%
2024 99.78 1st 1018 99.9%
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Rank History for elementary school Female students at Merrol Hyde Magnet School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 99.73 2nd 926 99.8%
2021 99.55 3rd 945 99.7%
2022 99.33 3rd 975 99.7%
2023 99.65 1st 989 99.9%
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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Merrol Hyde Magnet School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 99.98 1st 916 99.9%
2021 99.90 1st 941 99.9%
2022 99.70 1st 980 99.9%
2023 99.89 1st 987 99.9%
2024 99.68 2nd 991 99.8%
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Rank History for elementary school White students at Merrol Hyde Magnet School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 99.80 1st 841 99.9%
2021 99.81 1st 844 99.9%
2022 99.55 1st 844 99.9%
2024 99.36 1st 847 99.9%
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Data source: test scores: Tennessee Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Merrol Hyde Magnet School

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Rank History for all middle school students at Merrol Hyde Magnet School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2014 94.63 2nd 485 99.6%
2015 95.49 1st 492 99.8%
2018 99.37 1st 563 99.8%
2019 97.30 11th 574 98.1%
2021 98.68 5th 576 99.1%
2022 98.11 8th 569 98.6%
2023 94.54 24th 594 96.0%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at Merrol Hyde Magnet School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 95.00 15th 529 97.2%
2021 96.96 8th 538 98.5%
2022 96.96 10th 552 98.2%
2023 92.38 25th 560 95.5%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at Merrol Hyde Magnet School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 99.96 1st 529 99.8%
2022 97.18 9th 540 98.3%
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Rank History for middle school White students at Merrol Hyde Magnet School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 99.13 2nd 481 99.6%
2019 94.36 17th 484 96.5%
2021 99.91 1st 496 99.8%
2022 97.57 8th 500 98.4%
2023 93.99 21st 503 95.8%
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Data source: test scores: Tennessee Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Rank History for all high school students at Merrol Hyde Magnet School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2014 95.09 2nd 296 99.3%
2015 95.52 3rd 300 99.0%
2016 99.97 2nd 351 99.4%
2018 99.73 2nd 341 99.4%
2021 98.41 1st 347 99.7%
2023 99.97 1st 384 99.7%
2024 99.99 1st 392 99.7%
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Rank History for high school Female students at Merrol Hyde Magnet School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 96.98 1st 340 99.7%
2022 95.08 4th 350 98.9%
2023 95.94 3rd 366 99.2%
2024 99.79 2nd 365 99.5%
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Rank History for high school Male students at Merrol Hyde Magnet School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 99.98 1st 332 99.7%
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Rank History for high school White students at Merrol Hyde Magnet School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 99.53 2nd 307 99.3%
2021 99.56 1st 306 99.7%
2023 99.90 2nd 325 99.4%
2024 99.75 1st 326 99.7%
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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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Data source: Tennessee Department of Education

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by a parent
Saturday, February 2, 2013

Open Quote MHMS is a square peg/square hole school. It is exactly what it is, there is not a great deal of flexibility to deviate from the standard. We had 3 children there before our move and it was a good fit for 2 of them. The third was not in the sports/preppy mold. He was picked on and given a very hard time. Very 'Christian friends' told him he was not even a whole person and did not count. The children, of course, vary by grade, but we found that it was pretty pervasive. If you fit in, you are golden, if not, well you will have a hard row to hoe. He always scored 97-100% on IQ & standardized test, so it was not the academics. You have to decide if your child is strong enough to remain true to themselves. Some do very well in this environment, for others it can be crushing. There is just not the variety of classmates you find at a larger school, making it harder to find your niche if you vary much from the standard. Again, this works well for some. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Merrol Hyde Magnet School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 725 9 1 3 0 n/a n/a 0 738
1989 680 9 3 5 n/a n/a n/a 0 697
1990 459 10 3 2 0 n/a n/a 0 474
1991 450 16 5 0 0 n/a n/a 0 471
1992 420 15 5 0 0 n/a n/a 0 440
1993 448 19 1 2 1 n/a n/a -1 470
1994 434 19 1 0 1 n/a n/a 0 455
1995 442 21 7 1 1 n/a n/a 0 472
1996 442 21 7 1 1 n/a n/a 0 472
1997 488 28 5 2 0 n/a n/a -13 510
1998 461 35 2 3 1 n/a n/a 1 503
1999 439 31 3 4 0 n/a n/a -1 476
2000 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 528 528
2001 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 418 418
2002 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 421 421
2003 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 421 421
2004 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 279 279
2005 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 548 548
2006 516 20 30 12 2 n/a n/a 0 580
2007 580 19 32 14 2 n/a n/a 0 647
2008 581 17 33 12 4 n/a n/a 0 647
2009 598 15 37 10 2 n/a n/a 0 662
2010 596 13 41 10 2 n/a n/a 0 662
2011 580 13 40 9 3 3 1 0 649
2012 591 11 46 8 3 3 0 0 662
2013 584 14 47 7 2 4 1 0 659
2014 582 13 50 7 2 3 0 0 657
2015 589 15 50 12 2 1 1 0 670
2016 583 15 52 10 3 2 1 0 666
2017 572 18 53 10 3 1 3 0 660
2018 563 21 54 9 3 1 3 0 654
2019 566 22 55 9 3 1 6 0 662
2020 560 25 56 6 4 1 9 0 661
2021 565 21 63 7 5 1 8 0 670
2022 554 18 68 10 4 2 9 0 665
2023 557 17 65 15 3 1 10 0 668

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 Merrol Hyde Magnet School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 738 37.0 19.9 n/a
1989 697 37.0 18.8 n/a
1990 474 37.0 12.8 n/a
1991 471 37.0 12.7 n/a
1992 440 37.0 11.8 n/a
1993 470 37.0 12.7 n/a
1994 455 29.0 15.7 n/a
1995 472 31.0 15.2 n/a
1996 472 31.0 15.2 n/a
1997 510 n/a 0.0 n/a
1998 503 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 476 n/a 0.0 n/a
2000 528 n/a 0.0 n/a
2001 418 n/a 0.0 n/a
2002 421 n/a n/a n/a
2003 421 n/a n/a n/a
2004 279 n/a n/a n/a
2005 548 n/a n/a n/a
2006 580 36.5 15.9 n/a
2007 647 39.0 16.6 2
2008 647 44.5 14.5 3.6
2009 662 47.5 13.9 3.2
2010 662 44.0 15.0 4.8
2011 649 44.0 14.7 4.9
2012 662 43.0 15.3 5
2013 659 43.5 15.1 6.4
2014 657 42.0 15.6 5.5
2015 670 43.0 15.5 4.3
2016 666 44.0 15.1 3.5
2017 660 45.5 14.5 n/a
2018 654 42.0 15.5 n/a
2019 662 43.0 15.3 n/a
2020 661 44.0 15.0 1.8
2021 670 50.0 13.3 n/a
2022 665 42.0 15.8 n/a
2023 668 42.5 15.7 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 Merrol Hyde Magnet School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 738 37.0 19.9 n/a
1989 697 37.0 18.8 n/a
1990 474 37.0 12.8 n/a
1991 471 37.0 12.7 n/a
1992 440 37.0 11.8 n/a
1993 470 37.0 12.7 n/a
1994 455 29.0 15.7 n/a
1995 472 31.0 15.2 n/a
1996 472 31.0 15.2 n/a
1997 510 n/a 0.0 n/a
1998 503 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 476 n/a 0.0 n/a
2000 528 n/a 0.0 n/a
2001 418 n/a 0.0 n/a
2002 421 n/a n/a n/a
2003 421 n/a n/a n/a
2004 279 n/a n/a n/a
2005 548 n/a n/a n/a
2006 580 36.5 15.9 n/a
2007 647 39.0 16.6 2
2008 647 44.5 14.5 3.6
2009 662 47.5 13.9 3.2
2010 662 44.0 15.0 4.8
2011 649 44.0 14.7 4.9
2012 662 43.0 15.3 5
2013 659 43.5 15.1 6.4
2014 657 42.0 15.6 5.5
2015 670 43.0 15.5 4.3
2016 666 44.0 15.1 3.5
2017 660 45.5 14.5 n/a
2018 654 42.0 15.5 n/a
2019 662 43.0 15.3 n/a
2020 661 44.0 15.0 1.8
2021 670 50.0 13.3 n/a
2022 665 42.0 15.8 n/a
2023 668 42.5 15.7 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 Merrol Hyde Magnet School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $184 (2.1%) $8,277 (94.4%) $8,772
2020 $166 (1.8%) $8,926 (95.1%) $9,382
2021 $384 (3.9%) $9,089 (93.3%) $9,742
2022 $588 (5.7%) $9,339 (91.0%) $10,260
2023 $583 (5.4%) $9,878 (91.8%) $10,763

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Merrol Hyde Magnet School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1st of 985 Elementary schoolsRanks 1st of 1000 Elementary schools
 0%
Ranks 11th of 574 Middle schoolsRanks 24th of 594 Middle schools
 2.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
4th Grade English Language Arts (Merrol Hyde Magnet School)8887.8
 0.2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Sumner County)44.252.7
 8.5%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Tennessee)34.339.3
 5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Merrol Hyde Magnet School)9088
 2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Sumner County)46.351.4
 5.1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Tennessee)35.237
 1.8%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Merrol Hyde Magnet School)9593.1
 1.9%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Sumner County)4447.8
 3.8%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Tennessee)35.435.7
 0.3%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Merrol Hyde Magnet School)88.383.3
 5%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Sumner County)3635.4
 0.6%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Tennessee)27.126.3
 0.8%
8th Grade Algebra I (Merrol Hyde Magnet School)91.791.7
   8th Grade Algebra I (Sumner County)91.791.7
   8th Grade Algebra I (Tennessee)75.676.3
 0.7%
All Grades English Language Arts (Merrol Hyde Magnet School)91.993.5
 1.6%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Sumner County)43.647.2
 3.6%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Tennessee)33.736.6
 2.9%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students662668
 0.9%
African American2217
 22.7%
American Indian33
Asian5565
 18.2%
Hispanic915
 66.7%
Pacific Islander11
White566557
 1.6%
Two or More Races610
 66.7%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Merrol Hyde Magnet School

In the 2022-23 school year, 668 students attended Merrol Hyde Magnet School.

Yes! Merrol Hyde Magnet School is one of the best alternative schools in the state. It ranks 1st of 1018 Tennessee alternative schools.

Students at Merrol Hyde Magnet School are 83% White, 10% Asian, 3% African American, 2% Hispanic, 1% Two or more races.


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