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#448 of 1,786 schools in TN

Top 25% in state

Hixson Elementary School

Elementary School · Hamilton County · Hixson, TN

A Hamilton County elementary school where students score 9 points above what's typical for similar communities.

5950 Winding Ln, Hixson, TN 37343

  • Math 51% vs TN 39% (2025)
  • Reading 49% vs TN 41% (2025)
  • 14.9:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress6.7Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-1.02 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics8.4Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency50.6% (2025 TCAP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency48.5% (2025 TCAP)
Math vs. State Avg+11.4 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+7.7 pts
Overall Proficiency50% (2025 TCAP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)41% (model expectation from 2025 TCAP)
vs. Expected+9.0 pts
Adjusted Percentile75th
Resources & Environment8.8Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio14.9:1
District spending per student$14,785
Chronic Absenteeism19.6%

Students at Hixson Elementary School score 50% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 41%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 TCAP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. TN average.

Math Proficiency51%(2025 TCAP)
School
State
39%(2025 TCAP)
ELA Proficiency49%(2025 TCAP)
School
State
41%(2025 TCAP)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 28 points since 2020, reaching 50% in 2025.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
37%
ELA
37%
2010
Math
52%
ELA
41%
2011
Math
64%
ELA
40%
2012
Math
64%
ELA
40%
2013
Math
69%
ELA
45%
2014
Math
65%
ELA
35%
2016
Math
24%
ELA
20%
2017
Math
30%
ELA
25%
2018
Math
42%
ELA
27%
2019
Math
42%
ELA
27%
2020*
Math
24%
ELA
20%
2021*
Math
24%
ELA
20%
2022
Math
31%
ELA
28%
2025
Math
51%
ELA
49%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 44% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 32% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 29 test records from TN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

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The neighborhood

Where Hixson Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 46Car-Dependent
  • Transit 16Minimal Transit
  • Bike 30Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Average261/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$79,177

Median home value

$275,300

Median rent

$1,258/mo

College educated

38.4%

Homeownership

77.7%

Poverty rate

7.2%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 37343; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Berean AcademyPrivate · tuition5.1privatePK–120.5 mi321Compare →
Alpine Crest Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.1K–52.0 mi301Compare →
Big Ridge Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.2K–52.3 mi473Compare →
Dupont Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.1K–52.4 mi249Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Hamilton County

Schools in district
81
Rank in district
#27 of 80
District spending per student
$14,785NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
19.8%Census SAIPE · 2024

Hixson Elementary School is listed in Hamilton County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Hixson Elementary School

Hixson Elementary School is a public elementary school in Hixson, TN, part of Hamilton County, serving approximately 418 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 14.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10 and ranks #448 of 1,786 schools in TN. State assessment records show 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 32% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Hixson Elementary School

What grades does Hixson Elementary School serve?

Hixson Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend Hixson Elementary School?

Hixson Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 418 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Hixson Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Hixson Elementary School is 14.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Hixson Elementary School rank in TN?

Hixson Elementary School ranks #448 of 1,786 schools in TN.

What is Hixson Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Hixson Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Hixson Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Hixson Elementary School has 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 32% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Hixson Elementary School a charter school?

No, Hixson Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Hixson Elementary School a Title I school?

No, Hixson Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
418
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
28
Type
regular
Setting
Midsize City
County
Hamilton County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
19.6%
Area population (ZIP 37343)
44,572
Area average commute
24 min
Area median age
43.1
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2025 TCAP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 TCAP. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2025 TCAP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 TCAP. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 37343; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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