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Loftis Middle School

8611 Columbus Rd
Hixson, TN 37343
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 20%
Serving 586 students in grades 6-8, Loftis Middle School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 49% (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 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 586 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 18%
  • : Top 20% in TN
  • : 50% (Top 20%)
  • : 49% (Top 20%)
  • : 58% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
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Loftis Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:

<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Loftis Middle School's student population of 586 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
586 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
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Students by Grade
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Loftis Middle School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,761 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Loftis Middle School is 0.32, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (TN)
#242 out of 1761 schools
(Top 20%)
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50%
31%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Loftis Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Tennessee by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
49%
37%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Loftis Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Tennessee by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
58%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Loftis Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Tennessee by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
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American Indian
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Asian
1%
2%
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Hispanic
6%
15%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Loftis Middle School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Tennessee by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
2%
21%
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White
82%
57%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Loftis Middle School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Tennessee.
0.32
This chart displays the diversity score of Loftis Middle School and the public school average diversity score of Tennessee by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Loftis Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Tennessee by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Loftis Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Tennessee by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Loftis Middle School's ranking?
Loftis Middle School is ranked #242 out of 1,761 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Loftis Middle School often compared to?
Loftis Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Soddy Daisy Middle School, Hixson Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% TN state average), while 49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend Loftis Middle School?
586 students attend Loftis Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Loftis Middle School students are White, 9% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Loftis Middle School?
Loftis Middle School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Loftis Middle School offer ?
Loftis Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Loftis Middle School part of?
Loftis Middle School is part of Hamilton County School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 586 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 18%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 50% (Top 20%)
  • : 49% (Top 20%)
  • : 58% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

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