Enrollment
591
Tennessee · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Middle school (grades 6-8) NCES 470159000751
Hixson Middle School — Hixson, TN
Federal NCES profile for Hixson Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 46/100.
👥 Class size 41
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 21
📋 Attendance 51
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Hamilton County · Tennessee
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
41.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.8:1
vs 15.6:1 Tennessee avg
-5% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Hixson Middle School compares with Tennessee and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Hixson Middle School reports 591 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 41.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 14.8:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 5% below the Tennessee state mean of 15.6:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 7% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Counselor coverage works out to roughly 394 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 19.5% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Hamilton County spends $12,591 per pupil district-wide, above the Tennessee average of $12,324 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 47.2% from local sources (property taxes), 31.6% from the state, and 21.1% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (D), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Hixson Middle School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Tennessee state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Tennessee | Tennessee avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.8:1 | ▼ 5% | 15.6:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 591 | top 67% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Staffing depth
14.8:1
students per teacher
— 5% below state mean
Top 46% in Tennessee — lower ratio than 54% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
19.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Between 10–20% — above the pre-pandemic baseline of ~15% nationally but within the current U.S. range.
Funding equity
$12,591
per pupil, district-wide
— above Tennessee avg of $12,324
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.5 FTE
Per 394 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
87
in-school suspensions + 82 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 14.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 28.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 11 expulsions.
Overview
Enrollment 591 Top 67% in Tennessee — larger than 33% of 1,844 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 41.0
Students per teacher 14.8:1 -5% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 470159000751
Student demographics
White 46.2%
Hispanic or Latino 20.6%
African American 16.9%
Two or More 12.2%
Asian 3.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 46.2% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 1.5
Students per counselor 394:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 19.5%
In-school suspensions 87
Out-of-school suspensions 82
Expulsions 11
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Hamilton County, which includes Hixson Middle School.
$12,591
Per student
+2%
vs Tennessee
Avg $12,324
-35%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 47.2%
State 31.6%
Federal 21.1%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,396
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Enrollment
- 1,329
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Enrollment
- 1,293
- Students per teacher
- 66.6:1
- Enrollment
- 1,233
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Enrollment
- 1,177
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
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Educator & family resources
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Hixson Middle School
How many students attend Hixson Middle School?
Hixson Middle School has 591 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Hixson, TN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hixson Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hixson Middle School is 14.8:1, which is 5% lower than the Tennessee average of 15.6:1 and 7% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hixson Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Hixson Middle School is White at 46.2%. The school serves a diverse student body in Hixson, TN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hixson Middle School?
Hixson Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (D) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.