CORDOVA MIDDLE SCHOOL

Cordova Middle is a Title I public middle school that is part of the Memphis-Shelby County Schools school district, located in Cordova, TN with about 723 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 39 teachers, Cordova Middle has a student/teacher ratio of about 18:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Cordova Middle School, located at 900 N. Sanga Rd in Cordova, Tennessee, is a prominent institution within the Shelby County Schools (MCSK12) district. Serving a diverse suburban community in the Greater Memphis area, the school is dedicated to fostering academic growth and personal development for students in the middle school grade levels. Its curriculum is designed to bridge the gap between elementary and high school, emphasizing core academic subjects alongside elective opportunities that encourage students to explore their interests and build foundational skills for future success.

The school operates under the broader mission of the Shelby County Schools system, which focuses on providing high-quality, equitable education to prepare students for college and career readiness. By maintaining a focus on student achievement and community engagement, Cordova Middle strives to provide a supportive environment where students can navigate the social and intellectual challenges of their middle school years. For parents and community members, the school serves as a central hub for academic resources and extracurricular involvement within the Cordova neighborhood.

For more information, contact Cordova Middle at (901) 416-2189 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

900 N Sanga Rd
Cordova, TN 38018-6562
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CORDOVA MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Cordova, TN with about 723 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Tennessee

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Middle School
Charter School:*
No
Magnet school:
Yes
Total Students:
723
Teachers:
39.4
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
6th Grade
7th Grade
8th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 723 students

Black or African American
63.6%
White
14.1%
Hispanic/Latino
12.4%
Two or more races
5.1%
Asian
4.3%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.1%

Female
51.0%
Male
49.0%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.