Cooley Middle School
Tel:
(480)279-7000
- Cooley Middle School serves 844 students in grades 7-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 61% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 42%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 63% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 42%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- Cooley Middle School placed in the top 20% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 19:1.
- Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 62%.
Top Placements
Cooley Middle School places among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Cooley Middle School's student population of 844 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 41 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 7-8 |
| Total Students | 844 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 41 teachers |
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School Comparison
- Cooley Middle School is ranked within the top 20% of all 1,897 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The school's student:teacher ratio of 21:1 has decreased from 23:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Cooley Middle School is 0.53, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (AZ) |
| Overall School Rank (16-17) | #279 out of 1897 schools (Top 20%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 61% | 42% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 63% | 42% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 21:1 | 19:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 6% |
| Asian | 4% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 21% | 45% |
| Black | 6% | 5% |
| White | 65% | 38% |
| Two or more races | 4% | 3% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.53 | 0.65 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 14% | 43% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 6% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Higley Unified School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, AZ Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school and middle school to Cooley Middle School is San Tan Charter School (1.3 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Learning Foundation And Performing Arts Warner (0.1 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Gilbert Learning Foundation And Performing Arts Warner Charter School
Grades: K-6 | 428 students
0.1 miles
3939 E. Warner Road
Gilbert, AZ 85296
(480)635-1900 0.1 K-6 428 - Mesa Asu Preparatory Academy-polytechnic Elementary School Charter School
Grades: K-4 | 369 students
1.2 miles
6950 E Williams Field Road
Mesa, AZ 85212
(480)727-5700 1.2 K-4 369 - Gilbert Highland Park Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 875 students
1.3 miles
230 N. Cole Dr.
Gilbert, AZ 85234
(480)832-3034 1.3 PK-6 875 - Gilbert San Tan Charter School Charter School
Grades: K-12 | 793 students
1.3 miles
3959 East Elliot Road
Gilbert, AZ 85296
(480)222-0811 1.3 K-12 793 - Higley Williams Field High School Grades: 9-12 | 1753 students
1.3 miles
2076 S. Higley Road
Higley, AZ 85236
(480)279-8000 1.3 9-12 1753
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