Serving 666 students in grades 6-8, Cordova Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 12% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 19% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 666 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 93%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TN
- Math Proficiency: 12% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Cordova Middle School's student population of 666 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has declined by 15% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
666 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Cordova Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,761 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cordova Middle School is 0.52, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1473 out of 1761 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
12%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
19%
15%
Black
66%
21%
White
7%
57%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cordova Middle School's ranking?
Cordova Middle School is ranked #1473 out of 1,761 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Cordova Middle School often compared to?
Cordova Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mt. Pisgah Middle/high, Germantown Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
12% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% TN state average), while 19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend Cordova Middle School?
666 students attend Cordova Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Cordova Middle School students are Black, 19% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cordova Middle School?
Cordova Middle School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Cordova Middle School offer ?
Cordova Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Cordova Middle School part of?
Cordova Middle School is part of Memphis-Shelby County Schools School District.
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