Serving 732 students in grades 6-8, Cooper Middle School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 31% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 732 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 40%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 31% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 38% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 73% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: Cooper Middle School serves the west part of Buffalo Grove, IL, covering an area of approximately 4 square miles. Most students live within a 1.3-mile average distance from the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone reaching up to 2.1 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Cooper Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Cooper Middle School's student population of 732 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 57 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
732 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
57 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Cooper Middle School ranks within the top 30% of all 3,542 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cooper Middle School is 0.58, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1038 out of 3542 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
27%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
30%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
73%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
10%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
24%
29%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
60%
45%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)22.5%
29.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
43%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
4%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Green and Gold
School Mascot
Cobra
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cooper Middle School's ranking?
Cooper Middle School is ranked #1038 out of 3,542 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Cooper Middle School often compared to?
Cooper Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Twin Groves Middle School, Aptakisic Junior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
31% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% IL state average), while 38% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Cooper Middle School?
732 students attend Cooper Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Cooper Middle School students are White, 24% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Cooper Middle School?
Cooper Middle School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Illinois state average of 13:1.
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 Wheeling CCSD 21 School District.
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