Cocalico Middle School
Cocalico Middle School serves 715 students in grades 6-8.
Cocalico Middle School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 34% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 59% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 715 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 15%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in PA
- Math Proficiency: 34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 59% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Cocalico Middle School's student population of 715 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 57 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
715 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
57 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Cocalico Middle School is ranked within the top 50% of all 2,549 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Cocalico Middle School is 0.27, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1212 out of 2549 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
55%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
4%
Hispanic
7%
13%
Black
2%
15%
White
85%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Cocalico Middle School?
715 students attend Cocalico Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Cocalico Middle School students are White, 7% 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 13:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 14:1.
What grades does Cocalico Middle School offer ?
Cocalico Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Cocalico Middle School part of?
Cocalico Middle School is part of Cocalico School District.
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