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Loftis Middle School

8611 Columbus RD, Hixson, TN 37343 · (423) 843-4749 · Hamilton County
GRADES 06–08MIDDLE21-SUBURBREGULAR SCHOOL550 STUDENTS
Enrollment
550
Middle
DISTRICT 447 · 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
173
Grade 7
192
Grade 8
185
Student demographics
White
44781%
DISTRICT 45% · STATE 56%
Hispanic
367%
DISTRICT 22% · STATE 16%
Black
132%
DISTRICT 24% · STATE 21%
Asian
31%
DISTRICT 2% · STATE 2%
Two+
519%
DISTRICT 8% · STATE 5%
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
29754%
Female
25346%

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Test scores

TCAP 2024-25 . % On Track or Mastered
English Language Arts
46.8%
TN avg 40.9% . -1.1pp since 2022
Math
52.8%
TN avg 39.3% . -1.5pp since 2022
Source: TCAP. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →

7-year change

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Enrollment
550
-69 (-11%) vs 2017
% White
81%
was 91%
% Hispanic
7%
was 2%
% Black
2%
was 4%
% Asian
1%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

About Loftis Middle School

Loftis Middle School is an average-sized middle school in Hixson, Tennessee, one of the schools within Hamilton County. The school enrolls 550 students in grades 6 through 8.

Hamilton County comprises 82 schools with combined enrollment of 45,981 students; Loftis Middle School is among them.

In terms of who attends, Loftis Middle School reports that nearly all students (81%) are White; the rest consists of 9% multiracial, 7% Hispanic, 2% Black. That is visibly more White than the county at large, where the share is closer to 70%.

Across the wider county, census data for Hamilton County shows median household income runs about $76,183, about 38% of the adult population holds a bachelor's degree or above, and roughly 9% of residents live below the federal poverty line. In all, Hamilton County runs 82 public schools (combined enrollment of about 45,981 students), of which Loftis Middle School is one.

McConnell Elementary School is the nearest neighboring public school, about 0.2 miles from this campus. Within five miles, there are 8 other public schools.

The school occupies a commuter-belt site.

Over the past 7-year window. Loftis Middle School's enrollment has ticked down 11% since 2018, when it stood at 619 (now 550). Over the same period, the White share edged down from 91% to 81%.

Within the allk12 community for this school, the feed for Loftis Middle School typically covers classroom updates, athletics, and weather closures. Parents, students, alumni, and staff are welcome to weigh in.

Hamilton County at a glance

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Population
376,192
Census ACS
Median income
$76,183
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
38%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
9%
Below federal line
Schools in county
82
45,981 students

Quick facts

School name
Loftis Middle School
District
Hamilton County
Address
8611 Columbus RD, Hixson, TN 37343
Phone
(423) 843-4749
County
Hamilton County
Level
Middle
Grade range
06–08
Total enrollment
550
Locale
21-Suburb: Large
NCES ID
470159000389
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

Related schools

Other schools in Hamilton County
Other schools in Hixson
Nearby schools

Frequently asked questions

About Loftis Middle School
How many students attend Loftis Middle School?
Loftis Middle School enrolls approximately 550 students in grades 06-08.
Is Loftis Middle School an elementary, middle, or high school?
Loftis Middle School is a middle school covering grades 06-08.
How diverse is Loftis Middle School?
Loftis Middle School reports a student body of 81% White, 7% Hispanic, 2% Black, 1% Asian, 9% Two or more.
What district is Loftis Middle School in?
Loftis Middle School is part of Hamilton County.
What county does Loftis Middle School serve?
Loftis Middle School serves Hamilton County in TN.
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