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#1179 of 1,786 schools in TN
Barbara Ward Cooper Education Center
High School · Department of Children's Services Education Division · Somerville, TN
A Department of Children's Services Education Division high school where students score 29 points below what's typical for similar communities.
P O Box 639, Somerville, TN 38068
- Math 5% proficient (2021)
- Reading 5% proficient (2021)
- 22.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Barbara Ward Cooper Education Center score 5% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 34%).
2021 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TN average.
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→ SteadyProficiency has held near 5% across the 2-year record (2020–2021).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 5% (multi-year average, 2020-2021) · reading/ELA 5% (multi-year average, 2020-2021)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 4 test records from TN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 8Car-Dependent
- Bike 20Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,461/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Somerville), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$63,022
Median home value
$258,300
Median rent
$775/mo
College educated
19%
Homeownership
70.2%
Poverty rate
18.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 38068; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fayette Ware Comprehensive High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.2 | 9–12 | 0.5 mi | 802 | Compare → |
| Fayette AcademyPrivate · tuition | 5.1private | PK–12 | 3.0 mi | 530 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Department of Children's Services Education Division
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- The source marked this value as not applicable.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Barbara Ward Cooper Education Center is listed in Department Of Children's Services Education Division; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Barbara Ward Cooper Education Center
Barbara Ward Cooper Education Center is a public high school in Somerville, TN, part of Department of Children's Services Education Division, serving approximately 43 students in grades 6th-12th with a 5.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 out of 10 and ranks #1,179 of 1,786 schools in TN. State assessment records show 5% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2021) and 5% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2021).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Barbara Ward Cooper Education Center
What grades does Barbara Ward Cooper Education Center serve?
Barbara Ward Cooper Education Center serves students in grades 6th through 12th.
How many students attend Barbara Ward Cooper Education Center?
Barbara Ward Cooper Education Center has an enrollment of approximately 43 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Barbara Ward Cooper Education Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Barbara Ward Cooper Education Center is 5.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Barbara Ward Cooper Education Center rank in TN?
Barbara Ward Cooper Education Center ranks #1,179 of 1,786 schools in TN.
What is Barbara Ward Cooper Education Center's MySchoolScout rating?
Barbara Ward Cooper Education Center has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 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 Barbara Ward Cooper Education Center?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Barbara Ward Cooper Education Center has 5% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2021) and 5% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2021).
Is Barbara Ward Cooper Education Center a charter school?
No, Barbara Ward Cooper Education Center is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Barbara Ward Cooper Education Center a Title I school?
No, Barbara Ward Cooper Education Center is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 43
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 5.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 8
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Fayette County
- Phone
- (901) 465-7359
- 4-Year Graduation
- 22.0%
- Area population (ZIP 38068)
- 10,854
- Area average commute
- 29.9 min
- Area median age
- 42.2
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 · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- 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 38068; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2020-2021; directory SY 2023–24
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