Hunter Middle School

6810 Lebron Sterchi Drive

School District

Hamilton County
Grade

6-8
Teacher/Student Ratio

1:16
Type

public

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Reviews

Submitted by parent on January 15, 2025

It is a very segregated school and they put tons of policies in place to keep it that way such as their 2 tiered dress code. While it may have been initially an incentive it’s turned into bullying no matter how many meetings they hold about it. But the administration refuses to address the real issue which is their policy so the bullying continues.
Submitted by other on April 21, 2024

I attended Hunter Middle School in 2020 and in my personal experience, I hated every second of this school. The bullying is out of control and staff do little to nothing regarding disciplinary action. This school doesn't care about its students. They enforce a strict dress code to "prevent bullying," but students can participate in a fundraiser to wear what they want if they pay a certain amount of money or reach a certain tier. This also includes using their phone. Again, if they participate in the fundraiser or pay around $15, they can have their phone with them during lunch. Students who do not participate will have their phone confiscated until a parent picks their phone up from the office. Also, if they are doing any outside event PLEASE make sure your child comes to school with water. They will charge students $3 for a bottle of water and deny them entry inside the building even if they are on the verge of a heatstroke. This happened my freshman year to a girl who had no money and no access to water. It's disgusting that they put the needs of the school over their students. I would never send my child here and I hope my review encourages more parents to consider other schools.
Submitted by parent on December 19, 2018

Love this school for my 6th grader. Very smooth transaction from elementary to middle school. Every teacher with the exception of one has been wonderful to work with. Love the principal, very involved.
Submitted by parent on January 25, 2018

Puts the schools needs before the students
Submitted by parent on August 07, 2014

I think others should know that there is a lot of bullying at this school that is not dealt with by the leadership. One of my children was bullied and nothing was done - no detention, suspension or anything more severe. Even if the child fills out a bullying slip the only thing they do is talk with the one bullying. Some of the kids are rude and down right mean, not to mention being snobby and leaving others out. The so called "no tolerance policy" does not exist here! Parents are not welcome at this school and there is NO communication from the Principal down to the teachers. If you want to know what's going on, not to be rude, but good luck! Now as someone mentioned in another review, if your child is already smart they will succeed on academic level but from what I hear some of the teachers don't teach or give help, kids have to "look it up" themselves. If you've a choice, send your child elsewhere. I am seriously considering taking my last one out and homeschooling.
Submitted by parent on October 06, 2013

We are brand new to this area. The staff at Hunter Middle have been so friendly and helpful. My daughter has really had a great experience here so far. This school could really use some extra funds due to cut backs. The money would help get the teachers adequate supplies for their classrooms. This will help with visual aide for the special needs classrooms as well.
Submitted by other on August 22, 2013

Hunter Middle School is going into their third week for 2013-14. My granddaughters enrolled this year and I am impressed with the results I have seen and heard from them. Their summer reading requirements were new to the girls, yet they were able to complete them within two weeks prior to the beginning of school. I rate this school as 4.5 stars based on what I've seen so far.
Submitted by other on June 11, 2013

I graduated from Hunter Middle school this past May. I enjoyed my time greatly at Hunter. There have been students who hated their time in middle school, but I believe that it's what you make of it. If you follow the rules, do the work, and pay attention in class then students should enjoy their time. However, if students do the exact opposite then they won't enjoy it because they aren't learning. They are goofing off with their friends. The teachers were very kind to me and they give many chances to complete work and even excel. Now, the principal calls every week to inform parents about weekly events and students watch "WHMS" each day to find out about daily occurrences. I would say that Hunter could improve by delving deeper into student's school lives and try to fix any problems that a student might have although they can go and speak with their teachers or the guidance counselor if they desire. I would highly recommend Hunter Middle School for preparing me academically for High School.
Submitted by parent on April 30, 2013

My child is in 6th I hate the school! The communication between teachers and parents is non existent! They basically throw your kid into a pool and hope they can swim if not oh well! They allowed my child to have hypoglycemia instances and not even notify me that's right my child was passing out in school and no one thought I should know! The principal is worthless! Don't ask for him to come to a meeting he won't show! My child is adhd and we are trying to get a handle on the right meds but I can't with out the teachers help I have been to every parent teacher meeting and I tell all teachers email me if you see him failing well he has 3 fs no word from any teacher! If you don't throw money at the school they could give to craps about you or your kid! The bullying is also out of control principal just sweeps it under the rug! My suggestion is if you can put your child some where else run and don't look back!
Submitted by parent on December 16, 2011

This school has had a lot of problems with bullying this year. The principal is NOT responsive to concerns about bullying. The teachers are great. Support staff are also very kind and concerned.