Serving 997 students in grades 7-8, Cooper Middle School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 89% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 94% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 997 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 52%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in VA
- Math Proficiency: 89% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 94% (Top 1%)
- Science Proficiency: 87% (Top 5%)
- Attendance Zone: Cooper Middle serves the northern part of McLean, VA, covering an attendance area of approximately 44 square miles. Families typically experience a drive of about 10 to 15 minutes to the school, with the average distance to the edge of the zone being 5.3 miles and the furthest edge located 10.5 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Cooper Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Cooper Middle School's student population of 997 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 81 teachers has grown by 32% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
997 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
81 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1962
School Calendar
School Motto
The Cooper community supports the growth of all students to think critically and function as empathetic, respectful, and responsible global citizens.
School Rankings
Cooper Middle School ranks within the top 5% of all 1,773 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cooper Middle School is 0.65, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#37 out of 1773 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
89%
68%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)94%
69%
Showing 2011–2021. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)87%
59%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
33%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
7%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
White
48%
44%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
10%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)13.9%
19.1%
Eligible for Free Lunch
3%
57%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cooper Middle School's ranking?
Cooper Middle School is ranked #37 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Cooper Middle School often compared to?
Cooper Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Longfellow Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
89% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% VA state average), while 94% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Cooper Middle School?
997 students attend Cooper Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Cooper Middle School students are White, 33% of students are Asian, 10% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Cooper Middle School?
Cooper Middle School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Cooper Middle School offer ?
Cooper Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Cooper Middle School part of?
Cooper Middle School is part of Fairfax County School District.
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