Serving 668 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Merrol Hyde Magnet School ranks in the top 1% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 97% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 95% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 41% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 668 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 17%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Btm 50% in TN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 1%
- Math Proficiency: 97% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: 95% (Top 1%)
- Science Proficiency: 96% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
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Merrol Hyde Magnet School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
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Merrol Hyde Magnet School's student population of 668 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
668 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
Students by Grade
Merrol Hyde Magnet School ranks within the top 1% of all 1,761 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Merrol Hyde Magnet School is 0.30, which is less 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
#3 out of 1761 schools
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
97%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
95%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
96%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
10%
2%
Hispanic
2%
14%
Black
3%
21%
White
83%
59%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
3%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
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Merrol Hyde Magnet School is ranked #3 out of 1,761 schools, which ranks it among the top 1% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Merrol Hyde Magnet School often compared to?
Merrol Hyde Magnet Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Beech Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
97% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% TN state average), while 95% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Merrol Hyde Magnet School?
The graduation rate of Merrol Hyde Magnet School is 90%, which is equal to the Tennessee state average of 90%.
How many students attend Merrol Hyde Magnet School?
668 students attend Merrol Hyde Magnet School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Merrol Hyde Magnet School students are White, 10% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Black, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Merrol Hyde Magnet School?
Merrol Hyde Magnet School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Merrol Hyde Magnet School offer ?
Merrol Hyde Magnet School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Merrol Hyde Magnet School part of?
Merrol Hyde Magnet School is part of Sumner County School District.
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