Serving 586 students in grades 6-8, E O Coffman 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 26% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 28% (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 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 586 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 16%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TN
- Math Proficiency: 26% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 28% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 32% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
School Overview
E O Coffman Middle School's student population of 586 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
586 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Calendar
School Motto
Healthy Minds, Healthy Bodies, Healthy Future
School Rankings
E O Coffman 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 E O Coffman Middle School is 0.29, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1149 out of 1728 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
7%
15%
Black
6%
21%
White
84%
57%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is E O Coffman Middle School's ranking?
E O Coffman Middle School is ranked #1149 out of 1,728 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
26% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% TN state average), while 28% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend E O Coffman Middle School?
586 students attend E O Coffman Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of E O Coffman Middle School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of E O Coffman Middle School?
E O Coffman Middle School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does E O Coffman Middle School offer ?
E O Coffman Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is E O Coffman Middle School part of?
E O Coffman Middle School is part of Lawrence County School District.
School Reviews
5 10/27/2022
this is a great school.
5 11/13/2020
This school is great I love it here but sports can be a little unfair it's still an awesome school.
1 2/17/2020
This school is racist, The kids that get the attention is the rich/popular kids not the smart kids. The 7th grade kids don't get a full lunch due to they being the last ones to eat. As a seventh-grade student, I would like to change that and the grading system. PERIODDDDDDDDD!!!!!!
5 10/6/2012
I love this school. i would recomend it to any parent. the teachers are nice and have taught me alot.
2 12/21/2011
There is no art.
Teachers are good.
The sports teams are fixed,you won't make it unless you have older siblings that went there,you're popular, or have a parent that works at the school.
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