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E. A. Cox Middle School vs. Mt. Pleasant Middle Visual Perform. Arts

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School Overview

School
E. A. Cox Middle School
633 Bear Creek Pike
Columbia, TN 38401
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1/
10
Bottom 50%
Mt. Pleasant Middle Visual Perform. Arts
410 Gray Ln
Mount Pleasant, TN 38474
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3/
10
Bottom 50%
Overview
Serving 652 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 9% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 34%). 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 14:1 is lower than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 417 students in grades 5-8, Mt. Pleasant Middle Visual Perform. Arts 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 20% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 24% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
5-8
5-8
Total Students
652 students
417 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at E. A. Cox Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Mt. Pleasant Middle Visual Perform. Arts over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
54% | 46%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at E. A. Cox Middle School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Mt. Pleasant Middle Visual Perform. Arts.
Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
32 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at E. A. Cox Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Mt. Pleasant Middle Visual Perform. Arts over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at E. A. Cox Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Maury County School District and the state of Tennessee, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Mt. Pleasant Middle Visual Perform. Arts with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Maury County School District and the state of Tennessee, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#1604 out of 1728 schools in TN
(Bottom 50%)
#1333 out of 1728 schools in TN
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of E. A. Cox Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Mt. Pleasant Middle Visual Perform. Arts, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
9%
(Bottom 50% in TN)
20%
(Bottom 50% in TN)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at E. A. Cox Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Maury County School District and Tennessee public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Mt. Pleasant Middle Visual Perform. Arts who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Maury County School District and Tennessee public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
13%
(Bottom 50% in TN)(21-22 School Year Data)
24%
(Bottom 50% in TN)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at E. A. Cox Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Maury County School District and Tennessee public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Mt. Pleasant Middle Visual Perform. Arts who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Maury County School District and Tennessee public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
13%
(Bottom 50% in TN)(21-22 School Year Data)
26%
(Bottom 50% in TN)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at E. A. Cox Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Maury County School District and Tennessee public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Mt. Pleasant Middle Visual Perform. Arts who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Maury County School District and Tennessee public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of E. A. Cox Middle School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Mt. Pleasant Middle Visual Perform. Arts by grade.
Grade 5 Students
162
96
Grade 6 Students
168
92
Grade 7 Students
157
122
Grade 8 Students
165
107

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at E. A. Cox Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Maury County School District and in Tennessee, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Mt. Pleasant Middle Visual Perform. Arts, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Maury County School District and in Tennessee, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
28%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at E. A. Cox Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Maury County School District and in Tennessee, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Mt. Pleasant Middle Visual Perform. Arts, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Maury County School District and in Tennessee, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
31%
15%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at E. A. Cox Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Maury County School District and in Tennessee, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Mt. Pleasant Middle Visual Perform. Arts, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Maury County School District and in Tennessee, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
34%
70%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at E. A. Cox Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Maury County School District and in Tennessee, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Mt. Pleasant Middle Visual Perform. Arts, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Maury County School District and in Tennessee, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
8%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at E. A. Cox Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Maury County School District and in Tennessee, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Mt. Pleasant Middle Visual Perform. Arts, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Maury County School District and in Tennessee, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.71
0.48
This chart showcases the diversity score of E. A. Cox Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Maury County School District and Tennessee, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Mt. Pleasant Middle Visual Perform. Arts, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Maury County School District and Tennessee, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
79%
68%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at E. A. Cox Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Maury County School District and Tennessee, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Mt. Pleasant Middle Visual Perform. Arts, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Maury County School District and Tennessee, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
9%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at E. A. Cox Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Maury County School District and Tennessee, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Mt. Pleasant Middle Visual Perform. Arts, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Maury County School District and Tennessee, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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