Elizabeth Cobb Middle School
- Elizabeth Cobb Middle School serves 870 students in grades 6-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 62% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 58%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 59% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 55%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- Elizabeth Cobb Middle School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 16:1.
- Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Florida state average of 62% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
- Elizabeth Cobb Middle School's student population of 870 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 45 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| School Type | Magnet School |
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 870 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 45 teachers |
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School Comparison
- Elizabeth Cobb Middle School is ranked within the top 50% of all 3,633 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The diversity score of Elizabeth Cobb Middle School is 0.58, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (FL) |
| Overall Testing Rank | #1271 out of 3633 schools (Top 50%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 62% | 58% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 59% | 55% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 19:1 | 16:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | n/a |
| Asian | 2% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 4% | 33% |
| Black | 57% | 22% |
| White | 31% | 38% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 5% | 4% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.58 | 0.70 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 39% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15) | 6% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Leon School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, FL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Elizabeth Cobb Middle School is Leon High School (0.6 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Raa Middle School (1.4 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Kate Sullivan Elementary School (0.1 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Tallahassee Kate Sullivan Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 771 students
0.1 miles
927 Miccosukee Rd
Tallahassee, FL 32308
(850) 487-1216 0.1 PK-5 771 - Tallahassee Leon High School Grades: 9-12 | 2,085 students
0.6 miles
550 E Tennessee St
Tallahassee, FL 32308
(850) 488-1971 0.6 9-12 2,085 - Tallahassee Ruediger Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 543 students
1.3 miles
526 W 10th Ave
Tallahassee, FL 32303
(850) 488-1074 1.3 PK-5 543 - Tallahassee Raa Middle School Magnet School
Grades: 6-8 | 861 students
1.4 miles
401 W Tharpe St
Tallahassee, FL 32303
(850) 488-6287 1.4 6-8 861 - Tallahassee Frank Hartsfield Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 466 students
1.6 miles
1414 Chowkeebin Nene
Tallahassee, FL 32301
(850) 488-7322 1.6 PK-5 466
School Reviews
| 5 I love going to this school, Very nice teachers and administrators! - Posted by Student/Alumni - Jake |
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