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E. A. Cox Middle School
Middle School · Maury County · Columbia, TN
A Maury County middle school where students score 30 points below what's typical for similar communities.
633 Bear Creek PIKE, Columbia, TN 38401
- Math 11% vs TN 39% (2025)
- Reading 14% vs TN 41% (2025)
- 14.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at E. A. Cox Middle School score 13% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 43%).
2025 TCAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TN average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 6 points since 2020, reaching 13% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 15% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 24% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 32 test records from TN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where E. A. Cox 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. Open the Nashville map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 6Car-Dependent
- Bike 8Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,062/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Columbia), 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
$69,467
Median home value
$295,200
Median rent
$1,084/mo
College educated
24.4%
Homeownership
71.8%
Poverty rate
11.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 38401; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agathos Classical SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.6private | PK–12 | 3.2 mi | 275 | Compare → |
| Columbia AcademyPrivate · tuition | 4.2private | PK–12 | 5.0 mi | 887 | Compare → |
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| Culleoka Unit SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.2 | PK–12 | Not available | 882 | Compare → |
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.
Maury County
- Schools in district
- 23
- Rank in district
- #21 of 23
- District spending per student
- $11,129NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 10.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
E. A. Cox Middle School is listed in Maury County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About E. A. Cox Middle School
E. A. Cox Middle School is a public middle school in Columbia, TN, part of Maury County, serving approximately 652 students in grades 5th-8th with a 14.5:1 student-teacher ratio.
It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.4 out of 10 and ranks #1,717 of 1,786 schools in TN. State assessment records show 15% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 24% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about E. A. Cox Middle School
What grades does E. A. Cox Middle School serve?
E. A. Cox Middle School serves students in grades 5th through 8th.
How many students attend E. A. Cox Middle School?
E. A. Cox Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 652 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at E. A. Cox Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at E. A. Cox Middle School is 14.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does E. A. Cox Middle School rank in TN?
E. A. Cox Middle School ranks #1,717 of 1,786 schools in TN.
What is E. A. Cox Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
E. A. Cox Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.4 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 E. A. Cox Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, E. A. Cox Middle School has 15% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 24% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is E. A. Cox Middle School a charter school?
No, E. A. Cox Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is E. A. Cox Middle School a Title I school?
No, E. A. Cox Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 5th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 652
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 45
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Town
- County
- Maury County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 33.9%
- Phone
- (931) 840-3902
- Area population (ZIP 38401)
- 66,696
- Area average commute
- 28.3 min
- Area median age
- 39
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 · 2025 TCAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 TCAP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 TCAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 TCAP. 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 38401; 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, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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