Loftis Middle School

8611 Columbus Rd
Hixson, TN 37343
(School attendance zone shown in map)
9/
10
Top 20%
Serving 550 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 57% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 49% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 550 students
  • Minority Enrollment: 19%
  • : Top 20% in TN
  • : 57% (Top 20%)
  • : 49% (Top 20%)
  • : 58% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Loftis Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:

Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency

School Overview

Loftis Middle School's student population of 550 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
No Summary generated because only 3 years of data available
Total Students
550 students
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Total Classroom Teachers (23-24)
37 teachers
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School Calendar
School Motto
At Loftis we LEAD. We are Learners. We Empower ourselves and others. We are Accountable for our Actions. We celebrate our Differences.

School Rankings

Loftis Middle School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,728 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Loftis Middle School is 0.33, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (TN)
#213 out of 1728 schools
(Top 20%)
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57%
34%
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49%
37%
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58%
40%
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Asian
1%
2%
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Hispanic
7%
16%
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Black
2%
20%
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White
81%
57%
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Two or more races
9%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
0.33
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(22-23)
25.8%
23.6%
No Summary generated because only 3 years of data available
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
45%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
6%
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School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Loftis Middle School's ranking?
Loftis Middle School is ranked #213 out of 1,728 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?
57% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% 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?
550 students attend Loftis Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Loftis Middle School students are White, 9% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What grades does Loftis Middle School offer ?
Loftis Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Loftis Middle School part of?
Loftis Middle School is part of Hamilton County School District.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 550 students
  • Minority Enrollment: 19%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 57% (Top 20%)
  • : 49% (Top 20%)
  • : 58% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

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