Robert E Ellis Middle

Summary:

Robert E Ellis Middle is a high-performing public middle school located in Hendersonville, Tennessee, serving grades 6-8 with a student population of 607. The school is part of the Sumner County School District, which is ranked 28th out of 139 districts in Tennessee and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Robert E Ellis Middle consistently ranks among the top 30 middle schools in Tennessee, with a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's proficiency rates in TNReady assessments for Mathematics, English Language Arts, Science, and Social Studies are significantly higher than the Sumner County and Tennessee state averages across all grade levels. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, the school's Mathematics proficiency rate for all grades was 78.7%, compared to 58% for Sumner County and 39.7% for the state. The school's performance is consistently strong across different student subgroups, including female students, male students, Asian students, Hispanic students, and white students, all of which rank among the top 35 middle schools in Tennessee.

When compared to other middle schools in the Sumner County district and nearby Davidson County district, Liberty Creek Middle School, Madison Middle, DuPont Tyler Middle, Neely's Bend: A LEAD Public School, and other nearby schools, Robert E Ellis Middle consistently outperforms its peers in academic proficiency rates and statewide rankings. However, the school's predominantly white student population raises questions about its ability to serve and support a more diverse student population.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 100 Indian Lake RD
       Hendersonville, TN  37075


(615) 264-6093

District: Sumner County

SchoolDigger Rank:
25th of 587 Tennessee Middle Schools


Students who attend Robert E Ellis Middle usually attend:

High:    Hendersonville High School

Feeder schools for Robert E Ellis Middle:

Elementary:    Indian Lake Elementary
    Nannie Berry Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  13.9 Help
Number of students:  607

Racial breakdown:

White:
81.7%
African American:
7.6%
Hispanic:
6.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  18.2% Help


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Compare Details Robert E Ellis Middle ranks better than 95.7% of middle schools in Tennessee. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 94.71. (See more...)
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Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Robert E Ellis Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks Robert E Ellis Middle 25th of 587 Tennessee public middle schools. (See Robert E Ellis Middle in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


Special Education students:
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African American students:
Hispanic students:
White students:


Sumner County:

SchoolDigger ranks Sumner County 28th of 140 Tennessee school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Robert E Ellis Middle

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Rank History for all students at Robert E Ellis Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2010 96.77 12th 435 97.2%
2011 96.52 9th 462 98.1%
2012 95.15 18th 466 96.1%
2013 92.91 14th 475 97.1%
2014 88.61 20th 485 95.9%
2015 89.06 21st 492 95.7%
2017 93.02 6th 362 98.3%
2018 89.53 29th 563 94.8%
2019 96.48 14th 574 97.6%
2021 95.12 18th 576 96.9%
2022 93.74 26th 569 95.4%
2023 94.89 22nd 594 96.3%
2024 94.71 25th 587 95.7%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Robert E Ellis Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 35.61 175th 279 37.3%
2019 78.69 12th 222 94.6%
2021 95.41 2nd 238 99.2%
2022 79.63 16th 260 93.8%
2023 77.00 20th 288 93.1%
2024 70.91 36th 299 88.0%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Robert E Ellis Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 74.64 48th 481 90.0%
2019 84.35 18th 490 96.3%
2021 81.41 23rd 483 95.2%
2022 78.97 45th 495 90.9%
2023 83.25 34th 514 93.4%
2024 90.65 13th 510 97.5%
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Rank History for Female students at Robert E Ellis Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 94.60 17th 529 96.8%
2021 94.29 18th 538 96.7%
2022 92.99 25th 552 95.5%
2023 93.20 24th 560 95.7%
2024 92.23 26th 554 95.3%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Robert E Ellis Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 75.51 12th 39 69.2%
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Rank History for Male students at Robert E Ellis Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 96.51 11th 523 97.9%
2021 93.90 17th 529 96.8%
2022 92.85 25th 540 95.4%
2023 94.84 21st 557 96.2%
2024 94.95 20th 560 96.4%
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Rank History for Asian students at Robert E Ellis Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 78.87 9th 58 84.5%
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Rank History for African American students at Robert E Ellis Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 69.63 55th 284 80.6%
2019 82.77 30th 293 89.8%
2021 72.06 47th 277 83.0%
2022 70.30 55th 299 81.6%
2023 81.70 38th 316 88.0%
2024 72.76 57th 318 82.1%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Robert E Ellis Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 88.31 15th 219 93.2%
2019 93.55 9th 228 96.1%
2021 66.38 57th 261 78.2%
2022 80.66 35th 275 87.3%
2023 84.54 28th 285 90.2%
2024 91.91 16th 285 94.4%
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Rank History for White students at Robert E Ellis Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 86.89 40th 481 91.7%
2019 95.53 14th 484 97.1%
2021 94.65 16th 496 96.8%
2022 92.43 30th 500 94.0%
2023 93.25 25th 503 95.0%
2024 92.36 32nd 504 93.7%
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Data source: test scores: Tennessee Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Robert E Ellis Middle

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1995 602 13 10 2 2 n/a n/a 0 629
1996 602 13 10 2 2 n/a n/a 0 629
1997 596 13 8 3 0 n/a n/a -5 615
1998 568 44 3 4 1 n/a n/a -1 619
1999 631 12 13 1 3 n/a n/a -1 659
2000 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 655 655
2001 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 678 678
2002 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 698 698
2003 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 698 698
2004 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 544 544
2005 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 539 539
2006 466 33 5 7 2 n/a n/a 0 513
2007 394 154 3 46 2 n/a n/a 0 599
2008 494 35 10 12 0 n/a n/a 0 551
2009 515 45 14 13 1 n/a n/a 0 588
2010 521 40 8 10 0 n/a n/a 0 579
2011 533 43 7 14 1 0 3 0 601
2012 569 44 9 7 1 0 4 0 634
2013 551 41 10 13 1 0 7 0 623
2014 537 47 17 21 0 0 5 0 627
2015 509 48 18 22 1 0 4 0 602
2016 542 50 17 16 1 0 2 0 628
2017 570 49 20 21 0 0 3 0 663
2018 610 48 20 26 1 2 6 0 713
2019 560 50 20 35 3 1 4 0 673
2020 550 59 14 36 2 0 13 0 674
2021 547 48 12 40 1 0 14 0 662
2022 536 45 9 39 2 0 13 0 644
2023 496 46 9 41 1 1 13 0 607

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Robert E Ellis Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1995 629 35.0 18.0 n/a
1996 629 35.0 18.0 n/a
1997 615 n/a 0.0 n/a
1998 619 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 659 n/a 0.0 n/a
2000 655 n/a 0.0 n/a
2001 678 n/a 0.0 n/a
2002 698 n/a n/a n/a
2003 698 n/a n/a n/a
2004 544 n/a n/a n/a
2005 539 n/a n/a n/a
2006 513 33.0 15.5 n/a
2007 599 36.5 16.4 9.5
2008 551 36.8 15.0 9.4
2009 588 39.5 14.9 11.9
2010 579 38.5 15.0 14.5
2011 601 35.5 16.9 15.8
2012 634 36.5 17.3 15.1
2013 623 37.0 16.8 16.2
2014 627 41.0 15.2 19.1
2015 602 40.0 15.0 18.8
2016 628 40.0 15.7 16.7
2017 663 38.5 17.2 n/a
2018 713 41.5 17.1 n/a
2019 673 45.5 14.7 n/a
2020 674 44.5 15.1 18.2
2021 662 44.5 14.8 n/a
2022 644 43.5 14.7 n/a
2023 607 43.5 13.9 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Robert E Ellis Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1995 629 35.0 18.0 n/a
1996 629 35.0 18.0 n/a
1997 615 n/a 0.0 n/a
1998 619 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 659 n/a 0.0 n/a
2000 655 n/a 0.0 n/a
2001 678 n/a 0.0 n/a
2002 698 n/a n/a n/a
2003 698 n/a n/a n/a
2004 544 n/a n/a n/a
2005 539 n/a n/a n/a
2006 513 33.0 15.5 n/a
2007 599 36.5 16.4 9.5
2008 551 36.8 15.0 9.4
2009 588 39.5 14.9 11.9
2010 579 38.5 15.0 14.5
2011 601 35.5 16.9 15.8
2012 634 36.5 17.3 15.1
2013 623 37.0 16.8 16.2
2014 627 41.0 15.2 19.1
2015 602 40.0 15.0 18.8
2016 628 40.0 15.7 16.7
2017 663 38.5 17.2 n/a
2018 713 41.5 17.1 n/a
2019 673 45.5 14.7 n/a
2020 674 44.5 15.1 18.2
2021 662 44.5 14.8 n/a
2022 644 43.5 14.7 n/a
2023 607 43.5 13.9 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Robert E Ellis Middle

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $169 (2.0%) $7,714 (93.4%) $8,263
2020 $207 (2.4%) $7,991 (93.4%) $8,560
2021 $464 (5.0%) $8,538 (91.9%) $9,294
2022 $660 (6.5%) $8,977 (89.0%) $10,081
2023 $575 (5.2%) $10,015 (91.0%) $11,004

Data source: Tennessee Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Robert E Ellis Middle

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 14th of 574 Middle schoolsRanks 22nd of 594 Middle schools
 1.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade Mathematics (Robert E Ellis Middle)79.269.6
 9.6%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Sumner County)57.455.5
 1.9%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Tennessee)3933.8
 5.2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Robert E Ellis Middle)68.553.8
 14.7%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Sumner County)44.644.2
 0.4%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Tennessee)33.435.9
 2.5%
6th Grade Social Studies (Robert E Ellis Middle)79.879.5
 0.3%
   6th Grade Social Studies (Sumner County)50.255.8
 5.6%
   6th Grade Social Studies (Tennessee)3843.4
 5.4%
7th Grade Mathematics (Robert E Ellis Middle)6180.9
 19.9%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Sumner County)47.557.1
 9.6%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Tennessee)33.635
 1.4%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Robert E Ellis Middle)57.960.3
 2.4%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Sumner County)4450.5
 6.5%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Tennessee)35.436.1
 0.7%
7th Grade Social Studies (Robert E Ellis Middle)6473.5
 9.5%
   7th Grade Social Studies (Sumner County)5364.7
 11.7%
   7th Grade Social Studies (Tennessee)43.246.9
 3.7%
8th Grade Mathematics (Robert E Ellis Middle)77.678.5
 0.9%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Sumner County)59.158.8
 0.3%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Tennessee)35.134
 1.1%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Robert E Ellis Middle)51.142.9
 8.2%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Sumner County)3635.4
 0.6%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Tennessee)27.126.3
 0.8%
8th Grade Social Studies (Robert E Ellis Middle)69.667.8
 1.8%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Sumner County)52.957.4
 4.5%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Tennessee)41.541.6
 0.1%
All Grades Mathematics (Robert E Ellis Middle)72.576.7
 4.2%
   All Grades Mathematics (Sumner County)58.556.6
 1.9%
   All Grades Mathematics (Tennessee)40.838.1
 2.7%
All Grades English Language Arts (Robert E Ellis Middle)58.852.2
 6.6%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Sumner County)43.647.2
 3.6%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Tennessee)33.736.6
 2.9%
All Grades Social Studies (Robert E Ellis Middle)70.973.3
 2.4%
   All Grades Social Studies (Sumner County)5259.3
 7.3%
   All Grades Social Studies (Tennessee)40.943.9
 3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students673607
 9.8%
African American5046
 8%
American Indian31
 66.7%
Asian209
 55%
Hispanic3541
 17.1%
Pacific Islander11
White560496
 11.4%
Two or More Races413
 225%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Robert E Ellis Middle

Students at Robert E Ellis Middle are 82% White, 8% African American, 7% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races, 1% Asian.

In the 2022-23 school year, 607 students attended Robert E Ellis Middle.

Yes! Robert E Ellis Middle is one of the best middle schools in the state. It ranks 25th of 587 Tennessee middle schools.

Students who attend Robert E Ellis Middle usually go on to attend Hendersonville High School


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