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#3159 of 3,778 schools in FL

Elizabeth Cobb Middle School

Middle School · Leon · Tallahassee, FL

A Leon middle school where students score 9 points below what's typical for similar communities.

915 HILLCREST AVE, Tallahassee, FL 32308

  • Math 42% vs FL 53% (2024)
  • Reading 49% vs FL 52% (2024)
  • 17.4:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress3.7Needs Improvement40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-1.48 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics5.3Average35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency41.7% (2024 FAST)
Reading/ELA Proficiency48.7% (2024 FAST)
Math vs. State Avg-14 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-5.7 pts
Overall Proficiency45% (2024 FAST, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)54% (model expectation from 2024 FAST)
vs. Expected-9.0 pts
Adjusted Percentile34th
Resources & Environment4.5Below Average25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio17.4:1
District spending per student$10,997
Chronic Absenteeism51.8%

Students at Elizabeth Cobb Middle School score 45% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 54%).

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2024 FAST proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.

Math Proficiency42%(2024 FAST)
School
State
53%(2024 FAST)
ELA Proficiency49%(2024 FAST)
School
State
52%(2024 FAST)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 22 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 45% recently.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
66%
ELA
69%
2010
Math
69%
ELA
69%
2011
Math
63%
ELA
64%
2012
Math
61%
ELA
62%
2013
ELA
61%
2014
Math
60%
ELA
58%
2015
Math
61%
ELA
56%
2016
Math
61%
ELA
59%
2017
Math
62%
ELA
59%
2018
Math
63%
ELA
61%
2019
Math
63%
ELA
61%
2020*
Math
41%
ELA
45%
2021*
Math
41%
ELA
45%
2022
Math
44%
ELA
49%
2024
Math
42%
ELA
49%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 55% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 57% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 33 test records from FL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

42.1%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Elizabeth Cobb Middle School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 55Somewhat Walkable
  • Transit 36Some Transit
  • Bike 45Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Elevated757/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$73,125

Median home value

$291,800

Median rent

$1,327/mo

College educated

56%

Homeownership

49.9%

Poverty rate

9.3%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 32308; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

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Christ Classical AcademyPrivate · tuition6.4privatePK–91.4 mi171Compare →
Deerlake Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.86–8Not available879Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Leon

Schools in district
56
Rank in district
#37 of 50
District spending per student
$10,997NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
21.5%Census SAIPE · 2024

Elizabeth Cobb Middle School is listed in LEON; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Elizabeth Cobb Middle School

Elizabeth Cobb Middle School is a public middle school in Tallahassee, FL, part of Leon, serving approximately 680 students in grades 6th-8th with a 17.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 out of 10 and ranks #3,159 of 3,778 schools in FL. State assessment records show 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Elizabeth Cobb Middle School

What grades does Elizabeth Cobb Middle School serve?

Elizabeth Cobb Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.

How many students attend Elizabeth Cobb Middle School?

Elizabeth Cobb Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 680 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Elizabeth Cobb Middle School?

The student-teacher ratio at Elizabeth Cobb Middle School is 17.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Elizabeth Cobb Middle School rank in FL?

Elizabeth Cobb Middle School ranks #3,159 of 3,778 schools in FL.

What is Elizabeth Cobb Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?

Elizabeth Cobb Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Elizabeth Cobb Middle School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Elizabeth Cobb Middle School has 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Elizabeth Cobb Middle School a charter school?

No, Elizabeth Cobb Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Elizabeth Cobb Middle School a Title I school?

No, Elizabeth Cobb Middle School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Elizabeth Cobb Middle School?

42.1% of students at Elizabeth Cobb Middle School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
6th – 8th
Enrollment
680
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
39
Type
regular
Setting
Midsize City
County
Leon County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
51.8%
Area population (ZIP 32308)
23,237
Area average commute
18.1 min
Area median age
43.2
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2024 FAST · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 FAST. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2024 FAST · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 FAST. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 32308; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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