Serving 392 students in grades 6-8, Dupont Hadley Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 13% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 23% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 41% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 392 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 50%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TN
- Math Proficiency: 13% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 23% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 26% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Dupont Hadley Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Dupont Hadley Middle School's student population of 392 students has declined by 38% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has declined by 26% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
392 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Dupont Hadley Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,761 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dupont Hadley Middle School is 0.65, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1398 out of 1761 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
14%
14%
Black
28%
21%
White
50%
59%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
94%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dupont Hadley Middle School's ranking?
Dupont Hadley Middle School is ranked #1398 out of 1,761 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Dupont Hadley Middle School often compared to?
Dupont Hadley Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Dupont Tyler Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
13% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% TN state average), while 23% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend Dupont Hadley Middle School?
392 students attend Dupont Hadley Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Dupont Hadley Middle School students are White, 28% of students are Black, 14% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dupont Hadley Middle School?
Dupont Hadley Middle School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Dupont Hadley Middle School offer ?
Dupont Hadley Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Dupont Hadley Middle School part of?
Dupont Hadley Middle School is part of Davidson County School District.
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