Elizabeth Cobb Middle School

Summary:

Elizabeth Cobb Middle School is a public middle school in Tallahassee, Florida, serving 769 students in grades 6-8. The school is part of the Leon District, which is ranked 48 out of 68 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

While Elizabeth Cobb Middle School outperforms the Leon District and Florida averages in several End-of-Course (EOC) exams, it faces unique challenges. The school has a significantly higher percentage of African American students (53.84%) compared to nearby schools like Deerlake Middle School (9.62%) and William J. Montford III Middle School (78.95%). Additionally, Elizabeth Cobb Middle School has experienced a sharp increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 19.2% in 2018-2019 to 42.4% in 2022-2023, which is much higher than the nearby schools.

Despite increased spending per student, from $6,774 in 2019-2020 to $9,086 in 2022-2023, Elizabeth Cobb Middle School's academic performance has declined, with its statewide ranking dropping from 291 out of 956 Florida middle schools in 2012-2013 to 751 out of 1196 in 2023-2024. The school's high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 43.17% to 44.54% over the past three years, suggests that socioeconomic factors may be playing a significant role in the school's challenges. Addressing these issues will require a comprehensive approach to improve student outcomes at Elizabeth Cobb Middle School.


Detail:

Public, Magnet 6-8

 915 Hillcrest Ave
       Tallahassee, FL  32308


(850) 488-3364

District: Leon

SchoolDigger Rank:
751st of 1,196 Florida Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,086 Help


Students who attend Elizabeth Cobb Middle School usually attend:

High:    Leon High School

Feeder schools for Elizabeth Cobb Middle School:

Elementary:    Kate Sullivan Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  18.0 Help
Number of students:  769

Racial breakdown:

African American:
53.8%
White:
27.4%
Two or more races:
8.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  43.2% Help


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Compare Details Elizabeth Cobb Middle School ranks worse than 62.8% of middle schools in Florida. It also ranks 5th among 8 ranked middle schools in the Leon School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 37.9. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (53.8%), White (27.4%), two or more races (8.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 43.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Elizabeth Cobb Middle School is 18, which is the 2nd best among 8 middle schools in the Leon School District. (See more...)
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Compare Elizabeth Cobb Middle School employs 42.5 full-time teachers.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Elizabeth Cobb Middle School is $9,086, which is the 4th highest among 8 middle schools in the Leon School District.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Elizabeth Cobb Middle School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Elizabeth Cobb Middle School 751st of 1196 Florida public middle schools. (See Elizabeth Cobb Middle School in the ranking list.)

Leon:

SchoolDigger ranks Leon 48th of 68 Florida school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Elizabeth Cobb Middle School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools FL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 74.05 139th 593 76.6%
2005 72.84 143rd 602 76.2%
2006 72.94 170th 675 74.8%
2007 78.33 137th 736 81.4%
2008 69.69 216th 740 70.8%
2009 68.35 259th 780 66.8%
2010 67.85 279th 839 66.7%
2011 68.24 292nd 891 67.2%
2012 70.06 253rd 897 71.8%
2013 68.02 291st 956 69.6%
2014 63.79 347th 999 65.3%
2016 55.05 427th 997 57.2%
2017 56.19 437th 1031 57.6%
2018 59.06 397th 1035 61.6%
2019 56.57 463rd 1099 57.9%
2021 34.39 750th 1136 34.0%
2022 37.15 716th 1148 37.6%
2023 37.50 733rd 1177 37.7%
2024 37.90 751st 1196 37.2%
See the entire list of Florida Middle School Rankings!

Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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All ratings (Avg rating: 3.3)
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Reviews:
by a student
Monday, October 4, 2021

Open Quote i think its ok here are the good stuff: their school lunch taste good , the principal and teachers are kind, there's fun zone every friday if you got good grades and etc. I did check some reviews that said there are bullies in school and guess what nothing happened the students there were nice to me and the staff did do something about the bullying problem. and the bad stuff: the bathrooms smells horrible, their teachers can't allow you to pee when your almost to pee your pants, there are many bad students who always never behave the teachers (they didn't bully me so I'm lucky), and yes those are the bad stuff, maybe you can go to this school or not if you want. Close Quote


by a student
Tuesday, March 31, 2020

Open Quote no soap in the bathroom mean teachers especially the art teacher he picks on me on propose. Close Quote


by a parent
Monday, June 10, 2019

Open Quote My son just finished 8th grade and has had a great experience at Cobb in the magnet program. The teachers are top notch and caring. The academics are rigorous and the extracurricular offerings varied. He has made new friends and learned new skills. Middle school is only three years, but a lot of maturing and growing goes into that short time! Close Quote



Enrollment information for Elizabeth Cobb Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 828 216 22 6 0 n/a n/a 0 1072
1989 853 204 18 5 3 n/a n/a 0 1083
1990 890 225 21 14 2 n/a n/a 0 1152
1991 760 278 18 10 0 n/a n/a 0 1066
1992 647 269 17 4 0 n/a n/a 0 937
1993 644 265 17 6 0 n/a n/a 0 932
1994 725 274 18 15 1 n/a n/a 0 1033
1995 609 285 21 13 3 n/a n/a 0 931
1996 609 285 21 13 3 n/a n/a 0 931
1997 502 268 22 16 3 n/a n/a 0 811
1998 442 291 16 18 2 n/a n/a 0 769
1999 438 279 22 23 0 n/a n/a 0 762
2000 386 274 22 19 0 n/a n/a 0 701
2001 393 252 17 18 1 n/a n/a 0 681
2002 396 277 12 18 1 n/a n/a 0 704
2003 396 277 12 18 1 n/a n/a 0 704
2004 418 299 15 22 1 n/a n/a 0 755
2005 474 465 19 27 1 n/a n/a 0 986
2006 435 437 17 31 1 n/a n/a 0 921
2007 429 375 24 27 2 n/a n/a 34 891
2008 403 364 26 23 0 n/a n/a 37 853
2009 367 341 21 24 0 n/a n/a 27 780
2010 345 383 16 25 0 n/a n/a 29 798
2011 345 406 20 27 0 2 26 0 826
2012 320 358 21 36 0 2 32 0 769
2013 311 413 20 40 2 2 28 0 816
2014 327 451 13 42 3 1 29 0 866
2015 322 459 15 33 2 2 27 0 860
2016 296 486 18 31 5 0 30 0 866
2017 284 468 14 37 7 1 39 0 850
2018 270 498 16 37 6 1 42 0 870
2019 246 470 17 27 3 1 37 0 801
2020 236 459 18 38 2 0 52 0 805
2021 186 476 17 40 1 0 59 0 779
2022 202 447 17 51 1 1 58 0 777
2023 211 414 26 54 1 0 63 0 769

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Elizabeth Cobb Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1072 48.0 22.3 15.8
1989 1083 53.0 20.4 10.3
1990 1152 53.0 21.7 9.5
1991 1066 54.0 19.7 16.9
1992 937 45.0 20.8 16.4
1993 932 45.0 20.7 18.6
1994 1033 45.0 23.0 16.6
1995 931 43.0 21.7 15.9
1996 931 43.0 21.7 15.9
1997 811 44.0 18.4 13.2
1998 769 45.0 17.1 17.8
1999 762 43.0 17.7 26.8
2000 701 42.0 16.7 30.5
2001 681 35.0 19.5 26.1
2002 704 34.0 20.7 32
2003 704 34.0 20.7 32
2004 755 38.0 19.9 33.5
2005 986 46.0 21.4 42
2006 921 52.0 17.7 36.8
2007 891 53.0 16.8 37.9
2008 853 49.0 17.4 36.2
2009 780 52.9 17.0 44.2
2010 798 44.0 18.1 44.9
2011 826 42.0 19.6 45.2
2012 769 39.9 19.2 44.2
2013 816 46.0 17.7 45.6
2014 866 48.0 18.0 52.4
2015 860 47.0 18.2 51.9
2016 866 45.0 19.2 40.3
2017 850 45.0 18.8 39.4
2018 870 45.0 19.3 39.3
2019 801 43.5 18.4 36.3
2020 805 42.2 19.0 35.4
2021 779 38.3 20.3 44.5
2022 777 41.8 18.5 44
2023 769 42.5 18.0 43.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Elizabeth Cobb Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1072 48.0 22.3 15.8
1989 1083 53.0 20.4 10.3
1990 1152 53.0 21.7 9.5
1991 1066 54.0 19.7 16.9
1992 937 45.0 20.8 16.4
1993 932 45.0 20.7 18.6
1994 1033 45.0 23.0 16.6
1995 931 43.0 21.7 15.9
1996 931 43.0 21.7 15.9
1997 811 44.0 18.4 13.2
1998 769 45.0 17.1 17.8
1999 762 43.0 17.7 26.8
2000 701 42.0 16.7 30.5
2001 681 35.0 19.5 26.1
2002 704 34.0 20.7 32
2003 704 34.0 20.7 32
2004 755 38.0 19.9 33.5
2005 986 46.0 21.4 42
2006 921 52.0 17.7 36.8
2007 891 53.0 16.8 37.9
2008 853 49.0 17.4 36.2
2009 780 52.9 17.0 44.2
2010 798 44.0 18.1 44.9
2011 826 42.0 19.6 45.2
2012 769 39.9 19.2 44.2
2013 816 46.0 17.7 45.6
2014 866 48.0 18.0 52.4
2015 860 47.0 18.2 51.9
2016 866 45.0 19.2 40.3
2017 850 45.0 18.8 39.4
2018 870 45.0 19.3 39.3
2019 801 43.5 18.4 36.3
2020 805 42.2 19.0 35.4
2021 779 38.3 20.3 44.5
2022 777 41.8 18.5 44
2023 769 42.5 18.0 43.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Elizabeth Cobb Middle School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018 $239 (3.7%) $6,249 (96.3%) $6,488
2019 $226 (3.1%) $7,006 (96.9%) $7,231
2020 $217 (3.2%) $6,557 (96.8%) $6,774
2021 $550 (7.5%) $6,788 (92.5%) $7,338
2022 $1,047 (13.0%) $6,996 (87.0%) $8,043
2023 $999 (11.0%) $8,087 (89.0%) $9,086

Data source: Florida Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Elizabeth Cobb Middle School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 463rd of 1099 Middle schoolsRanks 733rd of 1177 Middle schools
 20.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Elizabeth Cobb Middle School)5149
 2%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Leon)5453
 1%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5452
 2%
6th Grade Mathematics (Elizabeth Cobb Middle School)4439
 5%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Leon)5350
 3%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Florida)5549
 6%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Elizabeth Cobb Middle School)6647
 19%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Leon)5648
 8%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5248
 4%
7th Grade Mathematics (Elizabeth Cobb Middle School)6342
 21%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Leon)6046
 14%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Florida)5446
 8%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Elizabeth Cobb Middle School)6345
 18%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Leon)5951
 8%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5649
 7%
8th Grade Mathematics (Elizabeth Cobb Middle School)5811
 47%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Leon)4534
 11%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Florida)4642
 4%
8th Grade Science (Elizabeth Cobb Middle School)375
 32%
   8th Grade Science (Leon)4438
 6%
   8th Grade Science (Florida)4844
 4%
End of Course Biology 1 (Elizabeth Cobb Middle School)10076
 24%
   End of Course Biology 1 (Leon)7065
 5%
   End of Course Biology 1 (Florida)6763
 4%
End of Course Civics (Elizabeth Cobb Middle School)7655
 21%
   End of Course Civics (Leon)7572
 3%
   End of Course Civics (Florida)7166
 5%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Elizabeth Cobb Middle School)9591
 4%
   End of Course Algebra 1 (Leon)6965
 4%
   End of Course Algebra 1 (Florida)6254
 8%
End of Course Geometry (Elizabeth Cobb Middle School)98100
 2%
   End of Course Geometry (Leon)6755
 12%
   End of Course Geometry (Florida)5750
 7%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students801769
 4%
African American470414
 11.9%
American Indian31
 66.7%
Asian1726
 52.9%
Hispanic2754
 100%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White246211
 14.2%
Two or More Races3763
 70.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients36.3%43.2%
 6.8%


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Elizabeth Cobb Middle School ranks 751st of 1196 Florida middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students at Elizabeth Cobb Middle School are 54% African American, 27% White, 8% Two or more races, 7% Hispanic, 3% Asian.

Students who attend Elizabeth Cobb Middle School usually go on to attend Leon High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 769 students attended Elizabeth Cobb Middle School.


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