Enrollment
377
Tennessee · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Hermitage, TN
Dupont Tyler Middle
Federal NCES profile for Dupont Tyler Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 470318001288
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 62
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Dupont Tyler Middle earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 78% of Tennessee schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Tennessee schools.
- #2 of 5
- public schools in Hermitage · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.1:1
- large classes for Tennessee
- 377
- students enrolled
Dupont Tyler Middle has class sizes larger than 78% of Tennessee schools. Computed live against every Tennessee school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Dupont Tyler Middle ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Hermitage, TN.
School address
District: Davidson County · Tennessee
NCES ID 470318001288 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
22.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.1:1
vs 15.3:1 Tennessee avg
+12% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Dupont Tyler Middle compares with Tennessee and U.S. medians
What stands out at Dupont Tyler Middle
Dupont Tyler Middle is a mid-sized middle school in Hermitage, Tennessee, enrolling 377 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 17.1:1 puts it in the larger third of Tennessee schools by student-teacher ratio.
With 377 students, its enrollment sits close to the Tennessee median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,838 scored Tennessee schools.
Its student body is led by African American (40%) and Hispanic or Latino (31%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 70/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 189 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 52.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Davidson County spends $15,421 per pupil, 42% above the Tennessee average, a better-resourced district than most.
Discipline events run high: 90 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 377 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 10 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Davidson County also operates Antioch High School (2,212 students) and Cane Ridge High School (1,982 students) alongside Dupont Tyler Middle.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Dupont Tyler Middle compares
Dupont Tyler Middle on the metrics families compare, against Tennessee and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Tennessee | Tennessee avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.1:1 | ▲ 12% | 15.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 377 | top 65% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.1:1
Leaner classes than 30% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
377
Bigger than 44% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
17.1:1
students per teacher
- 12% above state mean
Top 78% in Tennessee - lower ratio than 22% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
52.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$15,421
per pupil, district-wide
- above Tennessee avg of $10,822
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 189 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 90 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 23.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 10 expulsions.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
African American 40.3%
Hispanic or Latino 30.8%
White 19.1%
Two or More 5.8%
Asian 2.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.9%
Largest group: African American at 40.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.2, Dupont Tyler Middle is more mixed than the Tennessee school average of 38.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Davidson County, which includes Dupont Tyler Middle.
$15,421
Per student
+42%
vs Tennessee
Avg $10,822
-7%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 58.7%
State 26.4%
Federal 14.9%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Dupont Tyler Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Antioch High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cane Ridge High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| John Overton High | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mcgavock High | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hunters Lane High | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Dupont Tyler Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,212
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 1,982
- Students per teacher
- 24.8:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 1,942
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 1,844
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 1,414
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Tennessee, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~377 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.1:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Dupont Tyler Middle
How many students attend Dupont Tyler Middle?
Dupont Tyler Middle has 377 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Hermitage, TN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dupont Tyler Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Dupont Tyler Middle is 17.1:1, which is 12% higher than the Tennessee average of 15.3:1 and 9% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Dupont Tyler Middle?
The largest demographic group at Dupont Tyler Middle is African American at 40.3% of enrollment, in Hermitage, TN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dupont Tyler Middle?
Dupont Tyler Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Dupont Tyler Middle rank among public schools in Hermitage?
By Resource Investment Index, Dupont Tyler Middle ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Hermitage, TN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Hermitage on the city page.
Is Dupont Tyler Middle a good school?
Dupont Tyler Middle earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 78% of Tennessee schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Tennessee schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Davidson County?
Besides Dupont Tyler Middle, Davidson County also operates Antioch High School (2,212 students), Cane Ridge High School (1,982 students), and John Overton High (1,942 students). See the Davidson County district page for the complete list.
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