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Very Good

#643 of 1,786 schools in TN

Top 36% in state

Hunter Middle School

Middle School · Hamilton County

6810 Lebron Sterchi DR, Ooltewah, TN 37363

Enrollment

697

Student-Teacher

16.6:1

Score

7.1

Grades

6th – 8th

Data vintage2022-23

How this school compares

Tennessee schools

#643 of 1,786

In Ooltewah

#4 of 8

public schools

In district

#37 of 80

Hamilton County

Equity

7.3 / 10

Very Good

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Hunter Middle School

7.1/10

Middle School in Ooltewah · grades 6th – 8th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

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9.2/10

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5.6/10

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About Hunter Middle School

Hunter Middle School is a public middle school in Ooltewah, TN, part of Hamilton County. Hunter Middle School serves approximately 697 students, and covers grades 6th-8th, and has a 16.6:1 student-teacher ratio. Hunter Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10 and ranks #643 of 1,786 schools in TN.

Structured state assessment records for Hunter Middle School show 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

How it compares1.2 pts above district
  • This school 7.1 · Very Good
  • District avg 5.9
  • TN avg 6.0

Score Breakdown

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress6.9Average40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
View breakdown
Years of Data15
Annual Change-0.97 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendStable
Academics7.1Very Good35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency46.7% (2025 TCAP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency35.8% (2025 TCAP)
Math vs. State Avg+7.5 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-5 pts
Overall Proficiency41% (2025 TCAP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)41% (model expectation from 2025 TCAP)
vs. Expected+0.7 pts
Adjusted Percentile58th
Resources & Environment7.3Very Good25%
Student-teacher ratio, per-pupil spending, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio16.6:1
Per-Pupil Spending$14,785
Chronic Absenteeism18.8%

Hunter Middle School — Students at Hunter Middle School score 41% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 41%).

How we calculate scores →

Test Scores TN TCAP (2024-25)

Math Proficiency 46.6% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
School
State
39.2% (2025 TCAP)
ELA Proficiency 47.0% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
School
State
40.8% (2025 TCAP)

Based on 32 test records from TN state assessments. About our data

Proficiency Trend

→ Stable

Average proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.

2009
Math
36%
ELA
57%
2010
Math
43%
ELA
62%
2011
Math
54%
ELA
62%
2012
Math
59%
ELA
64%
2013
Math
57%
ELA
64%
2014
Math
67%
ELA
63%
2015
Math
10%
ELA
10%
2016
Math
49%
ELA
38%
2017
Math
48%
ELA
46%
2018
Math
53%
ELA
44%
2019
Math
53%
ELA
44%
2020*
Math
40%
ELA
35%
2021*
Math
40%
ELA
35%
2022
Math
43.6%
ELA
45.4%
2025
Math
46.7%
ELA
35.8%

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

Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 6.9/10.

How Hunter Middle School Compares

See how Hunter Middle School performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.

Overall Score
7.1/10
64th percentile in TN
Academic
7.1/10
Very Good
Growth
6.9/10
Average
Environment
7.3/10
Very Good
Gifted & Talented
Yes
Program available

Funding & Resources

Teaching Staff
17:1 student-teacher ratio
42 teachers
Chronic Absenteeism
Students missing 15+ days per year (SY 2022-23)
18.8%

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented Program Available
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students. · CRDC 2021-22

Data as of 2021-22 · Source: CRDC via Urban Institute · Learn more

Location

6810 Lebron Sterchi DR, Ooltewah, TN 37363

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Hunter Middle School may also want to explore other middle schools in the area. Ooltewah Middle School (rated 6.9/10, 3.8 miles away), with a very similar rating. Another option is COLLEGEDALE ADVENTIST MIDDLE SCHOOL (rated 6.4/10, 5.5 miles away, in nearby Collegedale), with a comparable rating. Additionally, Tyner Middle Academy (rated 5.5/10, 5.0 miles away, in nearby Chattanooga), a more accessible option. For more schools in Ooltewah, see our Ooltewah schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 5.5 mi
School Distance Rating
Wallace A. Smith Elementary School Ooltewah 0.3 mi 9.2
Ooltewah High School Ooltewah 2.2 mi 5.6
OOLTEWAH ADVENTIST SCHOOL Ooltewah 2.5 mi 6.3
Central High School Harrison 2.5 mi 4.5
Brown Middle School Harrison 2.7 mi 4.6
Harrison Elementary School Chattanooga 2.7 mi 3.5
Ooltewah Middle School Ooltewah 3.8 mi 6.9
Wolftever Creek Elementary School Ooltewah 3.9 mi 7.7
Ooltewah Elementary School Ooltewah 3.4 mi 8.9
SILVERDALE BAPTIST ACADEMY Chattanooga 4.5 mi 5.9
Snow Hill Elementary School Ooltewah 4.9 mi 6.8
Hamilton County Virtual School Chattanooga 4.5 mi 3.6
Bess T Shepherd Elementary School Chattanooga 4.9 mi 6.6
COLLEGEDALE ACADEMY-ELEMENTARY Collegedale 5.2 mi 5.7
STANDIFER GAP SDA SCHOOL Chattanooga 5.5 mi 6.0
Tyner Middle Academy Chattanooga 5.0 mi 5.5
Tyner Academy Chattanooga 5.0 mi 5.0
COLLEGEDALE ACADEMY Collegedale 5.4 mi 7.0
COLLEGEDALE ADVENTIST MIDDLE SCHOOL Collegedale 5.5 mi 6.4
ANNOOR ACADEMY OF CHATTANOOGA Chattanooga 5.5 mi 7.4

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 37363 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$94,873

Median Home Value

$349,600

Median Rent

$1,495/mo

Population

40,830

College Educated

43.3%

Homeownership

75.7%

Avg Commute

25.2 min

Poverty Rate

7%

Median Age

43.6

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School Rating
Delk-Henson Intermediate School Chapel Hill, TN 7.1
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Liberty Bell Middle School Johnson City, TN 7.1
Unicoi Co Middle School Erwin, TN 7.1
Whitworth-Buchanan Middle School Murfreesboro, TN 7.1
Crockett County Middle School Alamo, TN 7.0

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Hunter Middle School

What grades does Hunter Middle School serve?

Hunter Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.

How many students attend Hunter Middle School?

Hunter Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 697 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Hunter Middle School?

The student-teacher ratio at Hunter Middle School is 16.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Hunter Middle School rank in TN?

Hunter Middle School ranks #643 of 1,786 schools in TN.

What is Hunter Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?

Hunter Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 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 Hunter Middle School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Hunter Middle School has 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Hunter Middle School a charter school?

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

Is Hunter Middle School a Title I school?

No, Hunter Middle School is not currently a Title I school.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
4 Car-Dependent
Bike Score
7 Somewhat Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)

Grades
6th – 8th
Enrollment
697
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
42
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Hamilton County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
18.8%

District

Hamilton County
District Enrollment
45,790
Schools in District
81
Per-Pupil Spending
$14,785
District Rank
#37 of 80

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