- Enrollment
- 1,396
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Ooltewah, TN
Hunter Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Hunter Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 470159000374
👥 S:T ratio 35
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 1
📋 Attendance 68
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hunter Middle School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Tennessee median.
- #5 of 8
- public schools in Ooltewah · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.2:1
- students per teacher
- 745
- students enrolled
Hunter Middle School has class sizes near the Tennessee median. Computed live against every Tennessee school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hunter Middle School ranks #5 of 8 public schools in Ooltewah, TN.
School address
District: Hamilton County · Tennessee
NCES ID 470159000374 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-41 students YoY
Hunter Middle School shrank from 738 students in 2022-23 to 697 in 2023-24 (-5.6%).
Teacher FTE lost 46.0 → 42.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-41 students YoY 470159000374 · Ooltewah, TN Middle · MID · TRAD
745 enr · 16.2:1 · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Signal Mountain Middle/High School (1,396 students)
Hunter Middle School shrank from 738 students in 2022-23 to 697 in 2023-24 (-5.6%). Teacher FTE lost 46.0 → 42.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Tennessee schools → · Find another →
Hunter Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Signal Mountai
Signal Mountain Middle/High School
1,396 students
- The Howard Sch
The Howard School
1,329 students
- East Hamilton
East Hamilton High School
1,293 students
- Ooltewah High
Ooltewah High School
1,233 students
- East Brainerd
East Brainerd Elementary
1,177 students
- This school
Hunter Middle School
745 students
What this shows Hunter Middle School reports 745 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hunter Middle School compares
Hunter Middle School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Tennessee and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Tennessee | Tennessee avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.2:1 | ▲ 6% | 15.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 745 | top 19% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.2:1
Leaner classes than 36% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
745
Bigger than 83% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
16.2:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 69% in Tennessee - lower ratio than 31% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
13.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$14,785
per pupil, district-wide
- above Tennessee avg of $11,532
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.5 FTE
Per 497 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
92
in-school suspensions + 51 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 12.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 19.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 72.2%
African American 9.1%
Hispanic or Latino 9.0%
Two or More 8.2%
Asian 1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 72.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 45.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 45.5, Hunter Middle School is more mixed than the Tennessee school average of 38.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Hamilton County reports $14,785 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Hunter Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Signal Mountain Middle/High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| The Howard School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| East Hamilton High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ooltewah High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| East Brainerd Elementary | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hunter Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,329
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 1,293
- Students per teacher
- 68.1:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 1,233
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 1,177
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Similar middle schools in Ooltewah
1 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~745 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about Hunter Middle School
How many students attend Hunter Middle School?
Hunter Middle School has 745 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Ooltewah, TN. CCD year-over-year: 738 (2022-23) → 697 (2023-24), down 41.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hunter Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hunter Middle School is 16.2:1, which is 6% higher than the Tennessee average of 15.3:1 and 3% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hunter Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Hunter Middle School is White at 72.2% of enrollment, in Ooltewah, TN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hunter Middle School?
Hunter Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Hunter Middle School rank among public schools in Ooltewah?
By Resource Investment Index, Hunter Middle School ranks #5 of 8 public schools in Ooltewah, 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 Ooltewah on the city page.
What other schools are in Hamilton County?
Besides Hunter Middle School, Hamilton County also operates Signal Mountain Middle/High School (1,396 students), The Howard School (1,329 students), and East Hamilton High School (1,293 students). See the Hamilton County district page for the complete list.