Loftis Middle School

lms.hcde.org

593 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Loftis Middle School, located in Hixson, Tennessee, serves as a prominent educational institution within the Hamilton County Schools district. Situated on Columbus Road, the school functions as a core academic hub for the local community, catering to students in the middle grades. It is recognized for providing a structured learning environment that focuses on preparing students for the transition to high school by emphasizing core curriculum standards, social-emotional development, and extracurricular engagement.

The school is deeply integrated into the Hixson area, fostering a sense of community spirit among students, faculty, and local families. Beyond its traditional classroom instruction, Loftis Middle School typically offers a variety of programs designed to support student growth, including athletics, arts, and various academic clubs. By maintaining a focus on both academic achievement and character building, the school strives to create a supportive atmosphere that helps young adolescents navigate the challenges of their middle school years.

593

Total Students

39.0

Full-Time Teachers

15.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Loftis Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	509
Hispanic	33
Black	9
Asian	5
Two or More	37

White
509 (85.8 %)
Two or More
37 (6.2 %)
Hispanic
33 (5.6 %)
Black
9 (1.5 %)
Asian
5 (0.8 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Hamilton County
Phone:	(423)843-4749
Website:	http://lms.hcde.org
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	593
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	39.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 193

Grade 7 187

Grade 8 213