Serving 419 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Hixson Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 41% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 28% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 419 students
- Minority Enrollment: 63%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TN
- Math Proficiency: 41% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 28% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 43% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Hixson Elementary serves the west part of Hixson, TN, covering an attendance zone of approximately 8 square miles. Most families in this area can expect a typical drive to the school of 5-10 minutes, with the furthest edge being nearly 2.9 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Hixson Elementary School's student population of 419 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
419 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers (23-24)
29 teachers
Showing 2015–2024. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Hixson Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,728 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hixson Elementary School is 0.70, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#879 out of 1728 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
34%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
37%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
40%
Asian
1%
2%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
37%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Black
15%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
White
37%
57%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
10%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)19.6%
23.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
76%
45%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
6%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Gold and Black
School Mascot
Wildcat
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hixson Elementary School's ranking?
Hixson Elementary School is ranked #879 out of 1,728 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
41% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% TN state average), while 28% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend Hixson Elementary School?
419 students attend Hixson Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
37% of Hixson Elementary School students are Hispanic, 37% of students are White, 15% of students are Black, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What grades does Hixson Elementary School offer ?
Hixson Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Hixson Elementary School part of?
Hixson Elementary School is part of Hamilton County School District.
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