Is E O Coffman Middle School a good school?

E O Coffman Middle School ranks 297 th of 587 Tennessee middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

How many students attend E O Coffman Middle School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 582 students attended E O Coffman Middle School.

What is the racial makeup of E O Coffman Middle School?

Students at E O Coffman Middle School are 86% White, 6% African American, 5% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races, 1% Asian.

What high school do graduates of E O Coffman Middle School attend?

Students who attend E O Coffman Middle School usually go on to attend Lawrence County Adult High School

E O Coffman Middle School

Summary:

E O Coffman Middle School is a public middle school in Lawrenceburg, Tennessee, serving 582 students in grades 6-8. The school is part of the Lawrence County School District, which is ranked 62 out of 139 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating.

E O Coffman Middle School faces significant challenges in academic performance, with proficiency rates consistently below state and county averages across multiple subject areas. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, the school's proficiency rates were 29.9% in Mathematics, 25.7% in English Language Arts, 42.1% in Science, and 44.4% in Social Studies, compared to the state averages of 39.7%, 37.6%, 44%, and 45.3%, respectively. The school's performance also varies across different student subgroups, with the school ranking 143 out of 315 Tennessee middle schools for African American students in Mathematics, but only 221 out of 281 for Hispanic students in the same subject.

Interestingly, a nearby school, Bridgeforth Middle School in Pulaski, Tennessee, has a more diverse student population but also performs below the state and county averages in academic assessments, similar to E O Coffman Middle School. Additionally, E O Coffman Middle School's statewide ranking has declined over the years, from a high of 36 out of 475 Tennessee middle schools in 2012-2013 to 298 out of 580 in 2023-2024, suggesting that the school's performance has not kept pace with the state's overall academic progress. Despite the school's declining academic performance, its spending per student has increased from $7,612 in 2019-2020 to $8,726 in 2020-2021, indicating that additional resources have not translated into improved student outcomes.

Detail:

Public 6-8

111 Lafayette AVE
Lawrenceburg, TN 38464

(931) 762-6395

District: Lawrence County

SchoolDigger Rank:
297^th of 587 Tennessee Middle Schools

Students who attend E O Coffman Middle School usually attend:

High:	Lawrence County Adult High School
	Lawrence County High School
	Loretto High School
	Summertown High School

Feeder schools for E O Coffman Middle School:

Elementary:	David Crockett Elementary
	Ethridge Elementary
	Ingram Sowell Elementary
	Lawrenceburg Public
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	Leoma Elementary
	New Prospect Elementary
	South Lawrence Elementary
	Summertown Elementary

Student/teacher ratio: 17.1

Number of students: 582

Racial breakdown:

White:

85.6%

African American:

5.7%

Hispanic:

5.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 61.3%

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E O Coffman Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks E O Coffman Middle School 297^th of 587 Tennessee public middle schools. (See E O Coffman Middle School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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White students:

Lawrence County:

SchoolDigger ranks Lawrence County 59^th of 140 Tennessee school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at E O Coffman Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TN State Percentile
2010	73.95	104^th	435	76.1%
2011	78.63	86^th	462	81.4%
2012	84.28	56^th	466	88.0%
2013	83.80	36^th	475	92.4%
2014	79.11	55^th	485	88.7%
2015	71.82	124^th	492	74.8%
2017	30.67	293^rd	362	19.1%
2018	52.41	247^th	563	56.1%
2019	44.48	304^th	574	47.0%
2021	49.67	254^th	576	55.9%
2022	41.44	323^rd	569	43.2%
2023	39.58	345^th	594	41.9%
2024	46.95	297^th	587	49.4%

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Rank History for Special Education students at E O Coffman Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TN State Percentile
2018	32.90	192^nd	279	31.2%
2019	30.98	168^th	222	24.3%
2021	34.22	157^th	238	34.0%
2022	27.47	216^th	260	16.9%
2023	38.44	147^th	288	49.0%
2024	29.86	217^th	299	27.4%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at E O Coffman Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TN State Percentile
2018	50.07	214^th	481	55.5%
2019	42.27	281^st	490	42.7%
2021	47.74	207^th	483	57.1%
2022	46.02	236^th	495	52.3%
2023	50.80	213^th	514	58.6%
2024	46.26	254^th	510	50.2%

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Rank History for Female students at E O Coffman Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TN State Percentile
2019	43.86	294^th	529	44.4%
2021	51.47	227^th	538	57.8%
2022	38.97	327^th	552	40.8%
2023	37.39	341^st	560	39.1%
2024	41.76	316^th	554	43.0%

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Rank History for Male students at E O Coffman Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TN State Percentile
2019	44.09	273^rd	523	47.8%
2021	46.54	249^th	529	52.9%
2022	42.30	297^th	540	45.0%
2023	39.79	324^th	557	41.8%
2024	49.82	258^th	560	53.9%

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Rank History for African American students at E O Coffman Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TN State Percentile
2018	37.57	161^st	284	43.3%
2019	31.76	197^th	293	32.8%
2021	35.17	150^th	277	45.8%
2022	37.42	164^th	299	45.2%
2023	27.45	218^th	316	31.0%
2024	44.00	143^rd	318	55.0%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at E O Coffman Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TN State Percentile
2018	31.23	157^th	219	28.3%
2019	26.15	182^nd	228	20.2%
2021	37.01	149^th	261	42.9%
2022	57.04	86^th	275	68.7%
2023	20.08	249^th	285	12.6%
2024	25.40	221^st	285	22.5%

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Rank History for White students at E O Coffman Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TN State Percentile
2018	47.18	245^th	481	49.1%
2019	38.58	294^th	484	39.3%
2021	43.22	268^th	496	46.0%
2022	32.13	346^th	500	30.8%
2023	30.92	360^th	503	28.4%
2024	36.15	318^th	504	36.9%

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

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Tennessee Department of Education

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Enrollment information for E O Coffman Middle School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	451	11	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	464
1989	390	8	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	0	398
1990	377	13	2	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	393
1991	461	17	2	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	481
1992	468	17	2	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	488
1993	459	17	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	478
1994	492	18	3	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	513
1995	445	23	3	6	0	n/a	n/a	0	477
1996	445	23	3	6	0	n/a	n/a	0	477
1997	437	21	2	5	0	n/a	n/a	-3	462
1998	445	8	1	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	456
1999	460	13	2	3	0	n/a	n/a	1	479
2000	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	562	562
2001	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	460	460
2002	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	454	454
2003	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	454	454
2004	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	458	458
2005	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	416	416
2006	368	25	3	5	1	n/a	n/a	0	402
2007	392	34	2	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	432
2008	388	21	1	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	414
2009	355	19	0	6	0	n/a	n/a	0	380
2010	364	28	1	5	0	n/a	n/a	0	398
2011	354	26	2	11	0	0	6	0	399
2012	344	20	4	10	1	0	4	0	383
2013	337	17	3	14	1	0	6	0	378
2014	371	22	2	22	1	0	5	0	423
2015	387	21	3	16	0	0	4	0	431
2016	360	22	4	9	0	0	3	0	398
2017	436	27	4	30	1	0	5	0	503
2018	503	33	3	38	2	0	6	0	585
2019	527	29	4	32	1	0	7	0	600
2020	562	39	3	38	1	0	1	0	644
2021	521	40	4	33	3	0	3	0	604
2022	513	37	6	37	4	0	8	0	605
2023	498	33	8	30	2	0	11	0	582

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 E O Coffman Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	464	22.0	21.0	n/a
1989	398	19.0	20.9	n/a
1990	393	19.0	20.6	n/a
1991	481	21.0	22.9	n/a
1992	488	21.0	23.2	n/a
1993	478	21.0	22.8	n/a
1994	513	24.0	21.4	n/a
1995	477	30.0	15.9	n/a
1996	477	30.0	15.9	n/a
1997	462	n/a	0.0	n/a
1998	456	n/a	0.0	n/a
1999	479	n/a	0.0	n/a
2000	562	n/a	0.0	n/a
2001	460	n/a	0.0	n/a
2002	454	n/a	n/a	n/a
2003	454	n/a	n/a	n/a
2004	458	n/a	n/a	n/a
2005	416	n/a	n/a	n/a
2006	402	26.0	15.5	n/a
2007	432	27.0	16.0	61.3
2008	414	29.0	14.3	74.2
2009	380	27.0	14.1	76.8
2010	398	27.0	14.7	74.9
2011	399	27.0	14.7	71.9
2012	383	27.0	14.1	81.2
2013	378	24.0	15.7	63.8
2014	423	22.9	18.4	68.8
2015	431	23.0	18.7	65.9
2016	398	25.0	15.9	72.1
2017	503	28.2	17.8	n/a
2018	585	26.6	21.9	n/a
2019	600	35.0	17.1	n/a
2020	644	31.0	20.7	61.3
2021	604	34.2	17.6	n/a
2022	605	35.4	17.0	n/a
2023	582	33.9	17.1	n/a

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 E O Coffman Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	464	22.0	21.0	n/a
1989	398	19.0	20.9	n/a
1990	393	19.0	20.6	n/a
1991	481	21.0	22.9	n/a
1992	488	21.0	23.2	n/a
1993	478	21.0	22.8	n/a
1994	513	24.0	21.4	n/a
1995	477	30.0	15.9	n/a
1996	477	30.0	15.9	n/a
1997	462	n/a	0.0	n/a
1998	456	n/a	0.0	n/a
1999	479	n/a	0.0	n/a
2000	562	n/a	0.0	n/a
2001	460	n/a	0.0	n/a
2002	454	n/a	n/a	n/a
2003	454	n/a	n/a	n/a
2004	458	n/a	n/a	n/a
2005	416	n/a	n/a	n/a
2006	402	26.0	15.5	n/a
2007	432	27.0	16.0	61.3
2008	414	29.0	14.3	74.2
2009	380	27.0	14.1	76.8
2010	398	27.0	14.7	74.9
2011	399	27.0	14.7	71.9
2012	383	27.0	14.1	81.2
2013	378	24.0	15.7	63.8
2014	423	22.9	18.4	68.8
2015	431	23.0	18.7	65.9
2016	398	25.0	15.9	72.1
2017	503	28.2	17.8	n/a
2018	585	26.6	21.9	n/a
2019	600	35.0	17.1	n/a
2020	644	31.0	20.7	61.3
2021	604	34.2	17.6	n/a
2022	605	35.4	17.0	n/a
2023	582	33.9	17.1	n/a

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 E O Coffman Middle School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$550 (6.8%)	$6,901 (85.7%)	$8,052
2020	$632 (8.3%)	$6,458 (84.8%)	$7,612
2021	$1,371 (15.7%)	$6,918 (79.3%)	$8,726
2022	$1,277 (13.8%)	$7,271 (78.6%)	$9,247
2023	$1,164 (11.5%)	$8,087 (79.6%)	$10,162

Data source: Tennessee Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on E O Coffman Middle School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 304^th of 574 Middle schools	Ranks 345^th of 594 Middle schools	5.1%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade Mathematics (E O Coffman Middle School)	26.7	21.3	5.4%
6th Grade Mathematics (Lawrence County)	43.5	33.5	10%
6th Grade Mathematics (Tennessee)	39	33.8	5.2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (E O Coffman Middle School)	35.9	25.9	10%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Lawrence County)	39.5	31.8	7.7%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Tennessee)	33.4	35.9	2.5%
6th Grade Social Studies (E O Coffman Middle School)	23.9	27.5	3.6%
6th Grade Social Studies (Lawrence County)	27.9	37.6	9.7%
6th Grade Social Studies (Tennessee)	38	43.4	5.4%
7th Grade Mathematics (E O Coffman Middle School)	26.3	27.8	1.5%
7th Grade Mathematics (Lawrence County)	28.2	37.4	9.2%
7th Grade Mathematics (Tennessee)	33.6	35	1.4%
7th Grade English Language Arts (E O Coffman Middle School)	35.6	29.6	6%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Lawrence County)	31.7	34	2.3%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Tennessee)	35.4	36.1	0.7%
7th Grade Social Studies (E O Coffman Middle School)	48.2	50	1.8%
7th Grade Social Studies (Lawrence County)	37.5	46.7	9.2%
7th Grade Social Studies (Tennessee)	43.2	46.9	3.7%
8th Grade Mathematics (E O Coffman Middle School)	27.7	29.6	1.9%
8th Grade Mathematics (Lawrence County)	34.1	37.3	3.2%
8th Grade Mathematics (Tennessee)	35.1	34	1.1%
8th Grade English Language Arts (E O Coffman Middle School)	17.9	19.9	2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Lawrence County)	23.2	22.9	0.3%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Tennessee)	27.1	26.3	0.8%
8th Grade Social Studies (E O Coffman Middle School)	44.1	34.9	9.2%
8th Grade Social Studies (Lawrence County)	39.5	45.9	6.4%
8th Grade Social Studies (Tennessee)	41.5	41.6	0.1%
All Grades Mathematics (E O Coffman Middle School)	26.9	26.2	0.7%
All Grades Mathematics (Lawrence County)	40.4	41.2	0.8%
All Grades Mathematics (Tennessee)	40.8	38.1	2.7%
All Grades English Language Arts (E O Coffman Middle School)	30.2	25.1	5.1%
All Grades English Language Arts (Lawrence County)	34.7	36.8	2.1%
All Grades English Language Arts (Tennessee)	33.7	36.6	2.9%
All Grades Social Studies (E O Coffman Middle School)	38.3	37.4	0.9%
All Grades Social Studies (Lawrence County)	34.7	43.3	8.6%
All Grades Social Studies (Tennessee)	40.9	43.9	3%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	600	582	3%
African American	29	33	13.8%
American Indian	1	2	100%
Asian	4	8	100%
Hispanic	32	30	6.3%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	527	498	5.5%
Two or More Races	7	11	57.1%

Schools Near E O Coffman Middle School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				TNReady Mathematics (2024)				TNReady English Language Arts (2024)				TNReady Science (2024)				TNReady Social Studies (2024)				Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	TNReady Mathematics 6th Grade	TNReady Mathematics 7th Grade	TNReady Mathematics 8th Grade	TNReady Mathematics All Grades	TNReady English Language Arts 6th Grade	TNReady English Language Arts 7th Grade	TNReady English Language Arts 8th Grade	TNReady English Language Arts All Grades	TNReady Science 6th Grade	TNReady Science 7th Grade	TNReady Science 8th Grade	TNReady Science All Grades	TNReady Social Studies 6th Grade	TNReady Social Studies 7th Grade	TNReady Social Studies 8th Grade	TNReady Social Studies All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
E O Coffman Middle School	Public	6-8	111 Lafayette AVE	Lawrenceburg	38464	Lawrence County	Lawrence County	No	No	No	Yes	(931) 762-6395	582	34	17.1		498 (85.6%)	33 (5.7%)	30 (5.2%)	8 (1.4%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (1.9%)	47	297^th of 587 public middle schools	49.4%		39.6	345^th of 594 public middle schools	41.9%	48	24.9	29.1	36.4	29.9	27.8	21.1	27.8	25.7	43.1	41.1	42.0	42.1	38.8	52.0	43.6	44.4	$10,162	$1,164	$8,087
Summertown Middle	Public	7-8	413 West College ST	Summertown	38483	Lawrence County	Lawrence County	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(931) 964-3539	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	32.6	401^st of 587 public middle schools	31.7%					(n/a)		37.8	25.3	31.2		23.3	17.2	20.1		18.9	42.4	31.2		33.3	25.3	29.1
Bridgeforth Middle School	Public	6-8	1051 Bridgeforth CIR	Pulaski	38478	Giles County	Giles County	No	No	No	Yes	(931) 363-7526	314	30	10.4		180 (57.3%)	80 (25.5%)	13 (4.1%)	5 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	36 (11.5%)	36.5	369^th of 587 public middle schools	37.1%		30	421^st of 594 public middle schools	29.1%	52	24.5	21.9	23.6	23.4	21.7	25.3	15.7	21.0	42.1	38.5	27.0	36.3	49.5	49.0	27.0	42.5	$12,076	$1,436	$9,894

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