Serving 122 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Cooke School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-39% (which is approximately equal to the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-59% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 5:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 122 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1
- Minority Enrollment: 44%
- Graduation Rate: <50% (Btm 50% in MI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 30-39% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-79% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Cooke School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Cooke School's student population of 122 students has declined by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
122 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Cooke School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,025 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cooke School is 0.62, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1110 out of 3025 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
35%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-79%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
5:1
16:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
7%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
3%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Black
25%
18%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
White
56%
63%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
9%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
<50%
81.8%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)51.6%
33.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
45%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cooke School's ranking?
Cooke School is ranked #1110 out of 3,025 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Cooke School often compared to?
Cooke Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Burger Development Center, Childrens Village School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% MI state average), while 50-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Cooke School?
The graduation rate of Cooke School is 50%, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 81.8%.
How many students attend Cooke School?
122 students attend Cooke School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Cooke School students are White, 25% of students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Cooke School?
Cooke School has a student ration of 5:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 16:1.
What grades does Cooke School offer ?
Cooke School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Cooke School part of?
Cooke School is part of Northville School District.
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