E. A. Cox Middle School
626 Students
Middle School 5th - 8th
School Overview
E. A. Cox Middle School, located on Bear Creek Pike in Columbia, Tennessee, serves the Maury County Public Schools district. As a middle school institution, it is dedicated to fostering the academic and social development of students during their transition from elementary school to high school. The school typically focuses on a comprehensive curriculum that balances core subjects—such as mathematics, science, language arts, and social studies—with opportunities for elective courses and extracurricular involvement designed to engage students in a supportive learning environment.
The school is an integral part of the Columbia community, playing a key role in the local educational landscape by preparing adolescents for future academic success. By providing a structured setting that emphasizes both scholastic achievement and character development, E. A. Cox Middle School aims to cultivate a positive school culture. Through its faculty and staff, the school works to meet the diverse needs of its student body while maintaining a focus on college and career readiness, ensuring that graduates are well-equipped for the challenges of their high school years.
The school is an integral part of the Columbia community, playing a key role in the local educational landscape by preparing adolescents for future academic success. By providing a structured setting that emphasizes both scholastic achievement and character development, E. A. Cox Middle School aims to cultivate a positive school culture. Through its faculty and staff, the school works to meet the diverse needs of its student body while maintaining a focus on college and career readiness, ensuring that graduates are well-equipped for the challenges of their high school years.
626
Total Students
42.5
Full-Time Teachers
14.7
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 202 |
| Hispanic | 175 |
| Black | 200 |
| Asian | 3 |
| Two or More | 44 |
| American Indian | 1 |
| Pacific Islander | 1 |
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White202 (32.3%)
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Black200 (31.9%)
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Hispanic175 (28.0%)
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Two or More44 (7.0%)
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Asian3 (0.5%)
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American Indian1 (0.2%)
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Pacific Islander1 (0.2%)
School Location
School Details
| Status: | Open |
|---|---|
| School Level: | Middle School |
| School Type: | Regular School |
| Charter Status:* | Public Non-Charter |
| Virtual Instruction: | No virtual instruction |
| Shared Time Status: | No |
| District: | Maury County |
| Phone: | (931)840-3902 |
| Grade Range: | 5th - 8th |
| Total Students: | 626 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 42.5 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 14.7 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 0 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 0 |
Grades Taught
Grade 5
163
Grade 6
151
Grade 7
154
Grade 8
158
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Grade 5 | 163 |
| Grade 6 | 151 |
| Grade 7 | 154 |
| Grade 8 | 158 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 289 | 46.2% |
| Male | 337 | 53.8% |
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