Cocalico Middle School

South 6th Street
Denver, PA 17517
(School attendance zone shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%
Serving 634 students in grades 6-8, Cocalico Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 38% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 64% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 634 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 18%
  • : Top 50% in PA
  • : 38% (Btm 50%)
  • : 64% (Top 50%)
  • : 60% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Cocalico Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Cocalico Middle School's student population of 634 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 57 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
634 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
57 teachers

School Rankings

Cocalico Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cocalico Middle School is 0.32, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (PA)
#1200 out of 2733 schools
(Top 50%)
38%
36%
64%
55%
60%
57%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
5%
Hispanic
10%
15%
Black
2%
14%
White
82%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.32
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
2%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Cocalico Middle School's ranking?
Cocalico Middle School is ranked #1200 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Cocalico Middle School often compared to?
Cocalico Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Ephrata Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
38% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PA state average), while 64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Cocalico Middle School?
634 students attend Cocalico Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Cocalico Middle School students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cocalico Middle School?
Cocalico Middle School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Cocalico Middle School offer ?
Cocalico Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Cocalico Middle School part of?
Cocalico Middle School is part of Cocalico School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 634 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 18%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 38% (Btm 50%)
  • : 64% (Top 50%)
  • : 60% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

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