Cordova Middle

schools.scsk12.org/cordova-ms

680 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

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.

680

Total Students

27.2

Full-Time Teachers

25.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Cordova Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	35
Hispanic	139
Black	449
Asian	10
Two or More	45
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

Black
449 (66.0%)
Hispanic
139 (20.4%)
Two or More
45 (6.6%)
White
35 (5.1%)
Asian
10 (1.5%)
American Indian
1 (0.1%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1%)

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:	Memphis-Shelby County Schools
Phone:	(901)416-2189
Website:	http://schools.scsk12.org/cordova-ms
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	680
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	27.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	25.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 225

Grade 7 207

Grade 8 248