Serving 656 students in grades 5-8, E. A. Cox 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 8% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 13% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 41% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 5-8
- Enrollment: 656 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 64%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TN
- Math Proficiency: 8% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 13% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 13% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
E. A. Cox Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
E. A. Cox Middle School's student population of 656 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
Total Students
656 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
E. A. Cox 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 E. A. Cox Middle School is 0.70, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1604 out of 1761 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
8%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
26%
14%
Black
32%
21%
White
36%
59%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
78%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is E. A. Cox Middle School's ranking?
E. A. Cox Middle School is ranked #1604 out of 1,761 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are E. A. Cox Middle School often compared to?
E. A. Cox Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Battle Creek Middle School, Spring Hill Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
8% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% TN state average), while 13% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend E. A. Cox Middle School?
656 students attend E. A. Cox Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
36% of E. A. Cox Middle School students are White, 32% of students are Black, 26% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of E. A. Cox Middle School?
E. A. Cox Middle School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does E. A. Cox Middle School offer ?
E. A. Cox Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8
What school district is E. A. Cox Middle School part of?
E. A. Cox Middle School is part of Maury County School District.
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