Serving 591 students in grades 6-8, Hixson Middle 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 33% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 32% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 591 students
- Minority Enrollment: 54%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TN
- Math Proficiency: 33% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 32% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 33% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Hixson Middle School serves the southwest part of Hixson, TN, covering an attendance area of approximately 25.8 square miles. Most students typically live within a 5-10 minute drive, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 4.3 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Hixson Middle School's student population of 591 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
591 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers (23-24)
42 teachers
Showing 2015–2024. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Knowing Kids, Teaching Students, Learning Together.
School Rankings
Hixson Middle 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 Middle School is 0.71, 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
#872 out of 1728 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
37%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
40%
Asian
4%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
21%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Black
17%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
White
46%
57%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
12%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)22.3%
23.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
45%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
6%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Gold and Black
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hixson Middle School's ranking?
Hixson Middle School is ranked #872 out of 1,728 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Hixson Middle School often compared to?
Hixson Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Loftis Middle School, Red Bank Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
33% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% TN state average), while 32% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend Hixson Middle School?
591 students attend Hixson Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Hixson Middle School students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 17% of students are Black, 12% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Asian.
What grades does Hixson Middle School offer ?
Hixson Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Hixson Middle School part of?
Hixson Middle School is part of Hamilton County School District.
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