Hixson Middle School

hms.hcde.org/

607 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Hixson Middle School, located on Old Hixson Pike in Hixson, Tennessee, serves as a prominent educational institution within the Hamilton County Schools district. The school is dedicated to fostering an environment that balances academic rigor with personal development, catering to the unique social and intellectual needs of students in grades 6 through 8. As a staple of the local community, it focuses on preparing adolescents for the transition to high school by offering a diverse curriculum that emphasizes core subjects, critical thinking, and character education.

Beyond the classroom, Hixson Middle School is known for promoting student engagement through various extracurricular activities, athletics, and clubs, which help create a well-rounded school culture. The school works closely with families and the surrounding Hixson area to build a supportive community that prioritizes student success and well-being. By utilizing modern instructional strategies and maintaining a focus on school spirit and inclusion, the institution aims to cultivate responsible, lifelong learners who are ready to contribute positively to their community.

607

Total Students

41.5

Full-Time Teachers

14.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Hixson Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	352
Hispanic	88
Black	80
Asian	22
Two or More	64
American Indian	1

White
352 (58.0 %)
Hispanic
88 (14.5 %)
Black
80 (13.2 %)
Two or More
64 (10.5 %)
Asian
22 (3.6 %)
American Indian
1 (0.2 %)

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:	Yes
District:	Hamilton County
Phone:	(423)870-0600
Website:	http://hms.hcde.org/
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	607
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	41.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (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 6 176

Grade 7 222

Grade 8 209

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Hixson Middle School
Grade	Student Count
Grade 6	176
Grade 7	222
Grade 8	209

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Hixson Middle School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	304	50.1%
Male	303	49.9%

Middle School 6th - 8th