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#1535 of 1,786 schools in TN

Dupont Tyler Middle

Middle School · Davidson County · Hermitage, TN

A Davidson County middle school where students score 14 points below what's typical for similar communities.

431 Tyler DR, Hermitage, TN 37076

  • Math 21% vs TN 39% (2025)
  • Reading 19% vs TN 41% (2025)
  • 14.3:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress2.9Needs Improvement40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-2.38 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics3.6Needs Improvement35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency21.3% (2025 TCAP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency19.1% (2025 TCAP)
Math vs. State Avg-17.9 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-21.7 pts
Overall Proficiency20% (2025 TCAP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)34% (model expectation from 2025 TCAP)
vs. Expected-14.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile17th
Resources & Environment8.5Excellent25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio14.3:1
District spending per student$17,808
Chronic Absenteeism35.7%

Students at Dupont Tyler Middle score 20% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 34%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 TCAP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. TN average.

Math Proficiency21%(2025 TCAP)
School
State
39%(2025 TCAP)
ELA Proficiency19%(2025 TCAP)
School
State
41%(2025 TCAP)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 16 points since 2020, reaching 20% in 2025.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
22%
ELA
36%
2010
Math
36%
ELA
54%
2011
Math
40%
ELA
50%
2012
Math
37%
ELA
40%
2013
Math
27%
ELA
42%
2014
Math
41%
ELA
40%
2015
Math
75%
ELA
25%
2016
Math
13%
ELA
17%
2017
Math
11%
ELA
17%
2018
Math
11%
ELA
15%
2019
Math
11%
ELA
15%
2020*
Math
2%
ELA
7%
2021*
Math
2%
ELA
7%
2022
Math
5%
ELA
11%
2025
Math
21%
ELA
19%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 24% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 26% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 32 test records from TN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

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The neighborhood

Where Dupont Tyler Middle sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Nashville map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 42Car-Dependent
  • Transit 27Some Transit
  • Bike 40Somewhat Bikeable

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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$74,555

Median home value

$348,300

Median rent

$1,438/mo

College educated

39.9%

Homeownership

55.5%

Poverty rate

11.1%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 37076; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
The Academy for G.o.d.Private · tuition5.8privateK–122.2 mi216Compare →
Strive Collegiate AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified7.36–82.3 mi229Compare →
Donelson Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition6.9privateK–122.5 mi583Compare →
Tenn School for BlindEnrollment path unverified4.8PK–123.2 mi114Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Davidson County

Schools in district
162
Rank in district
#115 of 154
District spending per student
$17,808NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
16.9%Census SAIPE · 2024

Dupont Tyler Middle is listed in Davidson County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Dupont Tyler Middle

Dupont Tyler Middle is a public middle school in Hermitage, TN, part of Davidson County, serving approximately 300 students in grades 6th-8th with a 14.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,535 of 1,786 schools in TN. State assessment records show 24% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 26% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Dupont Tyler Middle

What grades does Dupont Tyler Middle serve?

Dupont Tyler Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.

How many students attend Dupont Tyler Middle?

Dupont Tyler Middle has an enrollment of approximately 300 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Dupont Tyler Middle?

The student-teacher ratio at Dupont Tyler Middle is 14.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Dupont Tyler Middle rank in TN?

Dupont Tyler Middle ranks #1,535 of 1,786 schools in TN.

What is Dupont Tyler Middle's MySchoolScout rating?

Dupont Tyler Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Dupont Tyler Middle?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Dupont Tyler Middle has 24% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 26% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Dupont Tyler Middle a charter school?

No, Dupont Tyler Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Dupont Tyler Middle a Title I school?

No, Dupont Tyler Middle is not currently a Title I school.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
6th – 8th
Enrollment
300
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
21
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Davidson County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
35.7%
Area population (ZIP 37076)
38,124
Area average commute
27.5 min
Area median age
38
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2025 TCAP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 TCAP. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2025 TCAP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 TCAP. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 37076; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24

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