Hunter Middle School

6810 Lebron Sterchi DR
Ooltewah, TN 37363

hunter.hcde.org/

738 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Hunter Middle School, located in Ooltewah, Tennessee, is a public middle school serving students in the Hamilton County School District. Situated in a suburban community northeast of Chattanooga, the school is dedicated to fostering an environment that balances rigorous academic standards with the social and emotional development necessary for young adolescents. As part of the Hamilton County educational system, Hunter Middle School emphasizes student achievement, personal responsibility, and community involvement to prepare students for the transition to high school.

The school’s curriculum is supported by a variety of extracurricular activities, athletic programs, and clubs that encourage students to explore their interests outside of the classroom. According to their digital presence at hms.iscool.net, the school maintains an active line of communication with parents and the community to ensure transparency and collaboration. By prioritizing a supportive school culture and utilizing modern educational resources, Hunter Middle School strives to cultivate a well-rounded student body capable of succeeding both academically and personally.

738

Total Students

46.0

Full-Time Teachers

16.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Hunter Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	554
Hispanic	52
Black	67
Asian	7
Two or More	57
Pacific Islander	1

White
554 (75.1 %)
Black
67 (9.1 %)
Two or More
57 (7.7 %)
Hispanic
52 (7.0 %)
Asian
7 (0.9 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	Yes
District:	Hamilton County
Phone:	(423)344-1474
Website:	http://hunter.hcde.org/
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	738
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	46.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 246

Grade 7 236

Grade 8 256