Very Good
#528 of 1,786 schools in TN
Top 30% in state
Loftis Middle School
Middle School · Hamilton County · Hixson, TN
A Hamilton County middle school where students score 11 points above what's typical for similar communities.
8611 Columbus RD, Hixson, TN 37343
- Math 56% vs TN 39% (2025)
- Reading 47% vs TN 41% (2025)
- 16.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Loftis Middle School score 52% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 41%).
2025 TCAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TN average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 9 points since 2020, reaching 52% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 62% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 51% (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 32 test records from TN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Loftis Middle 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 32Car-Dependent
- Bike 32Somewhat 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
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hixson Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.5 | 6–8 | 4.6 mi | 558 | Compare → |
| Soddy Daisy Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.3 | 6–8 | 4.8 mi | 480 | Compare → |
| Chattanooga School for the Liberal ArtsEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | K–12 | Not available | 923 | Compare → |
| East Hamilton Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.8 | 6–8 | Not available | 918 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Hamilton County
- Schools in district
- 81
- Rank in district
- #33 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
Loftis Middle School is listed in Hamilton County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Loftis Middle School
Loftis Middle School is a public middle school in Hixson, TN, part of Hamilton County, serving approximately 586 students in grades 6th-8th with a 16.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10 and ranks #528 of 1,786 schools in TN. State assessment records show 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Loftis Middle School
What grades does Loftis Middle School serve?
Loftis Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Loftis Middle School?
Loftis Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 586 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Loftis Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Loftis Middle School is 16.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Loftis Middle School rank in TN?
Loftis Middle School ranks #528 of 1,786 schools in TN.
What is Loftis Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Loftis Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 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 Loftis Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Loftis Middle School has 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Loftis Middle School a charter school?
No, Loftis Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Loftis Middle School a Title I school?
No, Loftis Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 586
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 36
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Hamilton County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 24.2%
- Phone
- (423) 843-4749
- Area population (ZIP 37343)
- 44,572
- Area average commute
- 24 min
- Area median age
- 43.1
Official sources & links
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
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