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Cordova Middle School

Public | K-8 | 983 students

 

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Posted October 5, 2012

To the parent that said that Cordova Middle was the worst school her children had ever been to.... The problem more than likely is you. You probably do not get involved at the school. i have an 8th grader that is very involved with sports, orchestra, film and video, and is in all honor classes there and my oldest graduated from there a couple of years ago. He was also involved in sports, orchestra, film and video, and all honor classes. We were very pleased with the school. The staff is very friendly. however, if you are one of those parents that never comes to the school or think that your children can do no wrong, that is the problem. The main problem at Cordova Middle is the number of parents that do not teach their children at home to respect others. It is not the responsibility of the teachers to teach the children manners in middle school. How are you going to file a lawsuit against the school because you do not like how things are done? If you do not like it, go to the school and get involved! Get involved or get your children out of the school. most of all , do not bad mout ha school that is far above any other school inthe Memphis area.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 17, 2012

This is the worst school my children have ever been to. Now they will call me all day about little stuff, but stuff they need to be calling me about they dont even call. I have called the board of education to file a complaint and im thinking about filing a lawsuit against the school. They are rude. I personally hate this school and i dont see how its getting good ratings.This school needs to be restaffed or shut down completely..
—Submitted by a parent


Posted January 13, 2012

I have two children to attend Cordova Middle. They both enjoy the school and I myself is very pleased with the school. The teachers are very active and do strive on excellence. My son will be leaving next year to go to high school but my daughter who is in the 6 grade will being staying. She says she loves it. My daughter has a learning and speech disability and even though this school is an optional school they treat her as if she dont. I like that because it gives my child the ability to work just as hard. She made the Honor Roll for the first time every. I can honestly say that they do push the kids as well as the parents to help the kids do there very best. I appreaciate the phone calls whenever there is an issue pertaining to my kids grades. I wil recommend this school to every one.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 10, 2011

Cordova Middle is GREAT:) i am now in 6th grade and enjoying it GREATLY:) i will definitely always remeber these years:) This school has magnificent teachers where their goal is to exceed ours:)


Posted April 5, 2010

I attend Cordova Middle School as of now. I have attended this school since the 6th grade. I am in the 7th grade and so far out of my two years this school is wonderful, challenging but wonderful.
—Submitted by a student


Posted July 8, 2009

I attended Cordova Middle School and it was a great experience. Eigth grade was my most favorable year. I think the older you are at Cordova the more you get to do. Certain teachers are a blessing to have known but some are very unfavorable. Cordova has a wonderful learning enviornment. However, the principal could have better control over the school and her staff. The chain of command is weak. Problems that occur that you might have need to be dealt with in a more orderly fashion. But all in all Cordova was a great school.
—Submitted by a student


Posted March 25, 2009

I attend cordova now and to tell you the truth its a bully living school its been days i hated to go to school because of this problem.No one cares.No one.Ive told principle mrs.Whitehead she refered me to asstint principle mr.Williams who says sorry no eveidince no punishment.Oh in consulerms.James ohthat no help eather.Id go home n cry all night.Still dread goin to school the next morning.Cause the problem always follow.Bring a parent doesnt help eather.Oh butwhen you get in a fight your to blame even if they hit you first and have you locked n a locker room with dozen of girls watchin.Nwhen gettin suspened they>ifyou ever have a promblem come tell us>the teachers are great they really try hard to get you through to the next grade.But at timesi think they give up on sudents>but great place to learn but horrible place to be bullyed...
—Submitted by a student


Posted January 11, 2009

I love Cordova Elementary! I think the principal is very involved and they really care about the academic success of the students.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted November 12, 2008

Cordova Elementary has a challenging curriculum and great teachers who are willing to communicate with the parents. I love teacherease! It is a great way to keep up with student progress.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 19, 2008

Wonderful teachers Who go the extra mile. They genuinely care about our children. All the teachers have been very positve -minded and Encouraging to my Child. Most Impressed! We feel Very Lucky. Indeed.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted July 24, 2007

I went to Cordova Middle School when practical I know no one and now I know everyone's name by heart! I love Cordova Middle so much because of the teachers, the students, and the stress free environment. It is one of the best schools I have ever been to.The teachers will do any thing to help you out when you need it. They are the best! The cleanliness is phenomenal. The safety is 100%! The lunch food is always delicious. The staff behind the counter and behind the scenes are extremely helpful! I could never go to a school who could be better than this!
—Submitted by a student


Posted January 26, 2007

I really must say at first I was skeptical about letting my fifth grader attend a middle school and her being around all the eight grade students. But after seeing that all the fifth graders are on there side of the hall, that made me feel so relieved. She and I both love Cordova Middle!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted March 21, 2005

My son was zoned for a Shelby County school and a friend told me I should give this school a try. She had taken her sons out of the same school and put them in Cordova Middle.Although I was hesitate at first and this move would require a fee, I am so glad I mad the decision to move him. This is the best school my son has ever attended. He is gifted and was challenged for the first time in his life. Oh, and the principal knows every child by name and greets both parents and students in the morning.
—Submitted by a parent


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The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

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In 2011-2012 Tennessee used the Tennessee Comprehensive Assessment Program (TCAP) Achievement Test to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading/language arts, math and science. The TCAP is a standards-based test that measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Tennessee. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

See Tennessee's state standards

Source: Tennessee Department of Education

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The state average for Math was 43% in 2012.

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The state average for Reading/Language Arts was 48% in 2012.

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The state average for Science was 54% in 2012.

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In 2011-2012 Tennessee used the Tennessee Comprehensive Assessment Program (TCAP) Achievement Test to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading/language arts, math and science. The TCAP is a standards-based test that measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Tennessee. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

See Tennessee's state standards

Source: Tennessee Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 54% in 2012.

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42%
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The state average for Reading/Language Arts was 57% in 2012.

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67%
Science

The state average for Science was 60% in 2012.

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63%
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About the tests


In 2011-2012 Tennessee used the Tennessee Comprehensive Assessment Program (TCAP) Achievement Test to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading/language arts, math and science. The TCAP is a standards-based test that measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Tennessee. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

See Tennessee's state standards

Source: Tennessee Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 43% in 2012.

297 students were tested at this school in 2012.

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38%

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40%

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28%
Reading/Language Arts

The state average for Reading/Language Arts was 56% in 2012.

297 students were tested at this school in 2012.

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54%

2011

 
 
51%

2010

 
 
43%
Science

The state average for Science was 60% in 2012.

296 students were tested at this school in 2012.

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48%

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44%

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38%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Tennessee used the Tennessee Comprehensive Assessment Program (TCAP) Achievement Test to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading/language arts, math and science. The TCAP is a standards-based test that measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Tennessee. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

See Tennessee's state standards

Source: Tennessee Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 45% in 2012.

309 students were tested at this school in 2012.

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38%

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25%

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24%
Reading/Language Arts

The state average for Reading/Language Arts was 46% in 2012.

310 students were tested at this school in 2012.

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47%

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34%

2010

 
 
34%
Science

The state average for Science was 60% in 2012.

310 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
50%

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47%

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41%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Tennessee used the Tennessee Comprehensive Assessment Program (TCAP) Achievement Test to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading/language arts, math and science. The TCAP is a standards-based test that measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Tennessee. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

See Tennessee's state standards

Source: Tennessee Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 37% in 2012.

208 students were tested at this school in 2012.

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23%

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5%

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14%
Reading/Language Arts

The state average for Reading/Language Arts was 47% in 2012.

272 students were tested at this school in 2012.

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48%

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31%

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33%
Science

The state average for Science was 63% in 2012.

272 students were tested at this school in 2012.

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53%

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36%

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42%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Tennessee used the Tennessee Comprehensive Assessment Program (TCAP) Achievement Test to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading/language arts, math and science. The TCAP is a standards-based test that measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Tennessee. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

See Tennessee's state standards

Source: Tennessee Department of Education

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About the tests


In 2011-2012 Tennessee used the Tennessee Comprehensive Assessment Program (TCAP) Achievement Test to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading/language arts, math and science. The TCAP is a standards-based test that measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Tennessee. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

The different student groups are identified by the Tennessee Department of Education. If there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Tennessee's state standards

Source: Tennessee Department of Education

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About the tests


In 2011-2012 Tennessee used the Tennessee Comprehensive Assessment Program (TCAP) Achievement Test to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading/language arts, math and science. The TCAP is a standards-based test that measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Tennessee. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

The different student groups are identified by the Tennessee Department of Education. If there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Tennessee's state standards

Source: Tennessee Department of Education

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About the tests


In 2011-2012 Tennessee used the Tennessee Comprehensive Assessment Program (TCAP) Achievement Test to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading/language arts, math and science. The TCAP is a standards-based test that measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Tennessee. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

The different student groups are identified by the Tennessee Department of Education. If there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Tennessee's state standards

Source: Tennessee Department of Education

Math

All Students38%
African American25%
Hispanic35%
White60%
Economically disadvantaged24%
Students with disabilities40%

Reading/Language Arts

All Students54%
African American45%
Hispanic44%
White71%
Economically disadvantaged40%
Students with disabilities55%

Science

All Students48%
African American36%
Hispanic30%
White72%
Economically disadvantaged31%
Students with disabilities32%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Tennessee used the Tennessee Comprehensive Assessment Program (TCAP) Achievement Test to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading/language arts, math and science. The TCAP is a standards-based test that measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Tennessee. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

The different student groups are identified by the Tennessee Department of Education. If there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Tennessee's state standards

Source: Tennessee Department of Education

Math

All Students38%
African American26%
Hispanic31%
White53%
Economically disadvantaged28%
Students with disabilities19%

Reading/Language Arts

All Students47%
African American32%
Hispanic43%
White64%
Economically disadvantaged34%
Students with disabilities30%

Science

All Students50%
African American35%
Hispanic43%
White71%
Economically disadvantaged37%
Students with disabilities22%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Tennessee used the Tennessee Comprehensive Assessment Program (TCAP) Achievement Test to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading/language arts, math and science. The TCAP is a standards-based test that measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Tennessee. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

The different student groups are identified by the Tennessee Department of Education. If there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Tennessee's state standards

Source: Tennessee Department of Education

Math

All Students23%
African American16%
Hispanic24%
White33%
Economically disadvantaged13%
Students with disabilities18%

Reading/Language Arts

All Students48%
African American33%
Hispanic30%
White63%
Economically disadvantaged27%
Students with disabilities41%

Science

All Students53%
African American39%
Hispanic39%
White67%
Economically disadvantaged34%
Students with disabilities23%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Tennessee used the Tennessee Comprehensive Assessment Program (TCAP) Achievement Test to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading/language arts, math and science. The TCAP is a standards-based test that measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Tennessee. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

The different student groups are identified by the Tennessee Department of Education. If there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Tennessee's state standards

Source: Tennessee Department of Education

English 2

The state average for English 2 was 50% in 2011.

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Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Tennessee used the Gateway/End-of-Course (EOC) exams to test high school students in language arts, math, science, and social studies upon completion of relevant courses. Students must pass the algebra I, English II, and biology I tests, called the Gateway exams, in order to graduate. This year, Tennessee introduced two new exams in algebra II and English III, and those results are included on the GreatSchools profile as well. The Gateway/EOC exams are standards-based tests that measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined by the state of Tennessee. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

See Tennessee's state standards

Source: Tennessee Department of Education

Algebra I

The state average for Algebra I was 100% in 2012.

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Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Tennessee used the Gateway/End-of-Course (EOC) exams to test high school students in language arts, math, science, and social studies upon completion of relevant courses. Students must pass the algebra I, English II, and biology I tests, called the Gateway exams, in order to graduate. This year, Tennessee introduced two new exams in algebra II and English III, and those results are included on the GreatSchools profile as well. The Gateway/EOC exams are standards-based tests that measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined by the state of Tennessee. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

See Tennessee's state standards

Source: Tennessee Department of Education

Algebra I

The state average for Algebra I was 96% in 2012.

65 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
91%

2011

 
 
88%
English I

The state average for English I was 99% in 2012.

2012

 
 
n/a
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Tennessee used the Gateway/End-of-Course (EOC) exams to test high school students in language arts, math, science, and social studies upon completion of relevant courses. Students must pass the algebra I, English II, and biology I tests, called the Gateway exams, in order to graduate. This year, Tennessee introduced two new exams in algebra II and English III, and those results are included on the GreatSchools profile as well. The Gateway/EOC exams are standards-based tests that measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined by the state of Tennessee. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

See Tennessee's state standards

Source: Tennessee Department of Education

Algebra I

All Studentsn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Tennessee used the Gateway/End-of-Course (EOC) exams to test high school students in language arts, math, science, and social studies upon completion of relevant courses. Students must pass the algebra I, English II, and biology I tests, called the Gateway exams, in order to graduate. This year, Tennessee introduced two new exams in algebra II and English III, and those results are included on the GreatSchools profile as well. The Gateway/EOC exams are standards-based tests that measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined by the state of Tennessee. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

The different student groups are identified by the Tennessee Department of Education. If there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Tennessee's state standards

Source: Tennessee Department of Education

Algebra I

All Students91%
African American89%
Hispanicn/a
White91%
Economically disadvantaged94%

English I

All Studentsn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Tennessee used the Gateway/End-of-Course (EOC) exams to test high school students in language arts, math, science, and social studies upon completion of relevant courses. Students must pass the algebra I, English II, and biology I tests, called the Gateway exams, in order to graduate. This year, Tennessee introduced two new exams in algebra II and English III, and those results are included on the GreatSchools profile as well. The Gateway/EOC exams are standards-based tests that measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined by the state of Tennessee. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

The different student groups are identified by the Tennessee Department of Education. If there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Tennessee's state standards

Source: Tennessee Department of Education

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
Black 42% 24%
White 36% 67%
Hispanic 17% 6%
Asian 5% 2%
Two or more races 1% 1%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 0%
Hawaiian Native/Pacific Islander 0% 0%
Source: NCES, 2010-2011

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 62%N/A55%
Source: NCES, 2010-2011

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 18N/A15
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

School basics

School Leader's name
  • Joy Whitehead
Fax number
  • (901) 416-2191

Resources

Extra learning resources offered
  • Title I Schoolwide program (SWP)
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Cordova, TN 38018
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