Serving 463 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Cooper Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 22% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 29% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 463 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 74%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NC
- Math Proficiency: 22% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Cooper Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
Cooper Academy's student population of 463 students has declined by 26% over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has declined by 18% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
463 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Cooper Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,568 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cooper Academy is 0.71, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2087 out of 2568 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
38%
20%
Black
28%
25%
White
26%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cooper Academy's ranking?
Cooper Academy is ranked #2087 out of 2,568 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Cooper Academy often compared to?
Cooper Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Neuse Charter School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
22% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% NC state average), while 29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NC state average).
How many students attend Cooper Academy?
463 students attend Cooper Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
38% of Cooper Academy students are Hispanic, 28% of students are Black, 26% of students are White, and 8% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cooper Academy?
Cooper Academy has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Cooper Academy offer ?
Cooper Academy offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Cooper Academy part of?
Cooper Academy is part of Johnston County Public Schools School District.
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