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Robert E Ellis Middle

100 Indian Lake RD, Hendersonville, TN 37075 · (615) 264-6093 · Sumner County
GRADES 06–08MIDDLE21-SUBURBREGULAR SCHOOL509 STUDENTS
Enrollment
509
Middle
DISTRICT 570 · STATE 554
Student : Teacher
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Teacher data unavailable
STATE 18.9:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
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Title I proxy
STATE -0%
Community
1
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other middle schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade
Grade 6
169
Grade 7
160
Grade 8
180
Student demographics
White
41481%
DISTRICT 69% · STATE 56%
Hispanic
316%
DISTRICT 14% · STATE 16%
Black
398%
DISTRICT 10% · STATE 21%
Asian
61%
DISTRICT 2% · STATE 2%
Two+
163%
DISTRICT 5% · STATE 5%
Native American
20%
DISTRICT 0% · STATE 0%
Pacific Islander
10%
DISTRICT 0% · STATE 0%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Male
24849%
Female
26151%

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Test scores

TCAP 2024-25 . % On Track or Mastered
English Language Arts
60.7%
TN avg 40.9% . +8.5pp since 2022
Math
80.4%
TN avg 39.3% . +3.7pp since 2022
Source: TCAP. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →

7-year change

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Enrollment
509
-204 (-29%) vs 2017
% White
81%
was 86%
% Hispanic
6%
was 4%
% Black
8%
was 7%
% Asian
1%
was 3%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

About Robert E Ellis Middle

Robert E Ellis Middle operates as a mid-sized 6-8 campus in Hendersonville, Tennessee, part of Sumner County. Current enrollment sits at 509 students spanning grades 6 through 8.

Within Sumner County, which oversees 53 schools and 30,719 students, Robert E Ellis Middle is one campus in the system.

Looking at the student body, Robert E Ellis Middle shows that the student body is overwhelmingly White (81%); the rest breaks down as 8% Black, 6% Hispanic, 3% multiracial. That composition is broadly in line with Sumner County as a whole.

In the surrounding community, community-level numbers for Sumner County indicate median household earnings sit near $90,301, about 34% of the adult population holds a bachelor's degree or above, and census figures put the poverty rate at about 6%. Across Sumner County's 53 public schools (combined enrollment of about 30,719 students), Robert E Ellis Middle is one campus in the mix.

Hendersonville High School is the nearest neighboring public school, about 0.2 miles from this campus. 8 of the 8 nearest public schools sit inside a five-mile radius.

The campus sits in a residential setting.

Five-year trend. Robert E Ellis Middle's enrollment has ticked down 29% since 2018, when it stood at 713 (now 509). Over the same period, the White share fell from 86% to 81%.

On the community side, the page collects discussion, questions, and updates around classroom updates, athletics, and weather closures. Parents, students, alumni, and staff are welcome to weigh in.

Sumner County at a glance

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Population
204,424
Census ACS
Median income
$90,301
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
34%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
6%
Below federal line
Schools in county
53
30,719 students

Quick facts

School name
Robert E Ellis Middle
District
Sumner County
Address
100 Indian Lake RD, Hendersonville, TN 37075
Phone
(615) 264-6093
County
Sumner County
Level
Middle
Grade range
06–08
Total enrollment
509
Locale
21-Suburb: Large
NCES ID
470402000408
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

Related schools

Other schools in Sumner County
Other schools in Hendersonville
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Frequently asked questions

About Robert E Ellis Middle
How large is Robert E Ellis Middle?
Robert E Ellis Middle enrolls approximately 509 students in grades 06-08.
Is Robert E Ellis Middle an elementary, middle, or high school?
Robert E Ellis Middle is a middle school covering grades 06-08.
What is the student diversity at Robert E Ellis Middle?
Student demographics at Robert E Ellis Middle are roughly 81% White, 6% Hispanic, 8% Black, 1% Asian, 3% Two or more.
Is Robert E Ellis Middle public or private?
Robert E Ellis Middle is a public K-12 school, overseen by Sumner County.
What county does Robert E Ellis Middle serve?
Robert E Ellis Middle serves Sumner County in TN.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.
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