915 Hillcrest Ave
Tallahassee, FL 32308
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Rating
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Elizabeth Cobb Middle School serves 779 students in grades 6-8.
Elizabeth Cobb Middle School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 41% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 48%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Florida state average of 64% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2023)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 779 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 76%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Bottom 50% in FL
  • Math Proficiency
    : 41% (Btm 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 45% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

School Overview

Elizabeth Cobb Middle School's student population of 779 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has declined by 15% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
779 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
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School Rankings

Elizabeth Cobb Middle School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 3,655 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Elizabeth Cobb Middle School is 0.57, 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 2020-2021 School Year Data
This School
State Level (FL)
Overall Testing Rank
#2136 out of 3655 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
48%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
52%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
16:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
3%
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Hispanic
5%
35%
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Black
61%
22%
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White
24%
36%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.57
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
50%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
6%
5%
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School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

41% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 48% FL state average), while 45% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).

How many students attend Elizabeth Cobb Middle School?

779 students attend Elizabeth Cobb Middle School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

61% of Elizabeth Cobb Middle School students are Black, 24% of students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Asian.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Elizabeth Cobb Middle School?

Elizabeth Cobb Middle School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 16:1.

What grades does Elizabeth Cobb Middle School offer ?

Elizabeth Cobb Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8

What school district is Elizabeth Cobb Middle School part of?

Elizabeth Cobb Middle School is part of Leon School District.

School Calendar

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Event
Date
Spring Break (Students and Teachers Out)
March 13, 2023 (Monday)
Last Day of School/End of 4th 9 Weeks
May 24, 2023 (Wednesday)
Scholars First Day
August 10, 2023 (Thursday)

School Reviews

5   3/23/2019
I love going to this school, Very nice teachers and administrators!
- Posted by Student/Alumni - Jake

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Quick Stats (2023)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 779 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 76%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Bottom 50%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 41% (Btm 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 45% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

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