Cooper Middle School
Cooper Middle School serves 563 students in grades 6-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 32% (which is lower than the California state average of 40%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45% (which is lower than the California state average of 51%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 563 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 91%
- Math Proficiency: 32%
- Reading Proficiency: 45%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Cooper Middle School's student population of 563 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
563 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers

Students by Grade

School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Cooper Middle School is 0.37, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)32%
40%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)45%
51%

Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
22:1

American Indian
n/a
n/a

Asian
3%
12%

Hispanic
79%
56%

Black
7%
5%

White
9%
22%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%

All Ethnic Groups



Eligible for Free Lunch
73%
53%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
6%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
32% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 45% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend Cooper Middle School?
563 students attend Cooper Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Cooper Middle School students are Hispanic, 9% of students are White, 7% of students are Black, 3% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cooper Middle School?
Cooper Middle School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Cooper Middle School offer ?
Cooper Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Cooper Middle School part of?
Cooper Middle School is part of Fresno Unified School District.
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