Serving 680 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 16% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 19% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 680 students
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TN
- Math Proficiency: 16% (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 680 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
680 students
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
School Rankings
Cordova Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,728 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 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1466 out of 1728 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
20%
16%
Black
66%
20%
White
5%
57%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Memphis-Shelby County Schools
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cordova Middle School's ranking?
Cordova Middle School is ranked #1466 out of 1,728 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 Germantown Middle School, Mt. Pisgah Middle/high by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
16% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% 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?
680 students attend Cordova Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Cordova Middle School students are Black, 20% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are White, and 2% of students are Asian.
What grades does Cordova Middle School offer ?
Cordova Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Cordova Middle School part of?
Cordova Middle School is part of Memphis-Shelby County Schools.
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