- Enrollment
- 2,251
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Cordova, TN
Cordova Middle
Federal NCES profile for Cordova Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 470014800176
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 32
📋 Attendance 27
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cordova Middle earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of Tennessee schools.
- #8 of 10
- public schools in Cordova · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 25.2:1
- large classes for Tennessee
- 680
- students enrolled
Cordova Middle has class sizes larger than 97% of Tennessee schools. Computed live against every Tennessee school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Cordova Middle ranks #8 of 10 public schools in Cordova, TN.
School address
District: Memphis-Shelby County Schools · Tennessee
NCES ID 470014800176 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+16 students YoY
Cordova Middle held near 666 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+16 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 27.2 → 31.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+16 students YoY 470014800176 · Cordova, TN Middle · MID · TRAD
680 enr · 25.2:1 · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Cordova High School (2,251 students)
Cordova Middle held near 666 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+16 headcount). Teacher FTE added 27.2 → 31.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Tennessee schools → · Find another →
Cordova Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Cordova High S
Cordova High School
2,251 students
- White Station
White Station High
2,046 students
- Germantown Hig
Germantown High
1,719 students
- Southwind High
Southwind High
1,675 students
- Whitehaven Hig
Whitehaven High
1,509 students
- This school 680
Cordova Middle
680 students
What this shows Cordova Middle reports 680 students on the CCD universe file.
How Cordova Middle compares
Cordova Middle held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Tennessee and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Tennessee | Tennessee avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 25.2:1 | ▲ 65% | 15.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 680 | top 24% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
25.2:1
Leaner classes than 5% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
680
Bigger than 79% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
25.2:1
students per teacher
- 65% above state mean
Top 97% in Tennessee - lower ratio than 3% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
29.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$13,695
per pupil, district-wide
- above Tennessee avg of $11,532
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 340 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 66.0%
Hispanic or Latino 20.4%
Two or More 6.6%
White 5.1%
Asian 1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 66.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.6, Cordova Middle is more mixed than the Tennessee school average of 38.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Memphis-Shelby County Schools reports $13,695 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Cordova Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cordova High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| White Station High | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Germantown High | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Southwind High | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Whitehaven High | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Cordova Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,046
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,719
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 1,675
- Students per teacher
- 26.6:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 1,509
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~680 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~25.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about Cordova Middle
How many students attend Cordova Middle?
Cordova Middle has 680 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Cordova, TN. CCD year-over-year: 650 (2022-23) → 666 (2023-24), nearly flat (+16).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cordova Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Cordova Middle is 25.2:1, which is 65% higher than the Tennessee average of 15.3:1 and 61% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cordova Middle?
The largest demographic group at Cordova Middle is African American at 66.0% of enrollment, in Cordova, TN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cordova Middle?
Cordova Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Cordova Middle rank among public schools in Cordova?
By Resource Investment Index, Cordova Middle ranks #8 of 10 public schools in Cordova, TN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Cordova on the city page.
What other schools are in Memphis-Shelby County Schools?
Besides Cordova Middle, Memphis-Shelby County Schools also operates Cordova High School (2,251 students), White Station High (2,046 students), and Germantown High (1,719 students). See the Memphis-Shelby County Schools district page for the complete list.