Serving 1,453 students in grades 6-8, Cook Middle School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 46% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 49% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 1,453 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 84%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 46% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 49% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Cook Middle School's student population of 1,453 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 91 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
1,453 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
91 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Cook Middle School ranks within the top 30% of all 8,079 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cook Middle School is 0.64, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2272 out of 8079 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
12%
5%
Hispanic
56%
53%
Black
12%
13%
White
16%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cook Middle School's ranking?
Cook Middle School is ranked #2272 out of 8,079 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Cook Middle School often compared to?
Cook Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Dean Middle School, Harmony School Of Excellence-houston by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
46% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% TX state average), while 49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% TX state average).
How many students attend Cook Middle School?
1,453 students attend Cook Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Cook Middle School students are Hispanic, 16% of students are White, 12% of students are Asian, 12% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cook Middle School?
Cook Middle School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Cook Middle School offer ?
Cook Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Cook Middle School part of?
Cook Middle School is part of Cypress-Fairbanks ISD School District.
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