Serving 638 students in grades 5-6, Cooper Upper Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 28% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 46% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is equal to the Michigan state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 5-6
- Enrollment: 638 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 28%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MI
- Math Proficiency: 28% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 46% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 33% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Cooper Upper Elementary School serves the southeast part of Westland, MI, covering an area of approximately 10.8 square miles. Most families live within a 5-10 minute drive, with an average distance of 2.1 miles to the school's edge and the furthest boundary located 3.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Cooper Upper Elementary School's student population of 638 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-6
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
638 students
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Cooper Upper Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,025 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cooper Upper Elementary School is 0.46, which is less 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
#1575 out of 3025 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
4%
Hispanic
8%
9%
Black
12%
18%
White
72%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)27%
33.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cooper Upper Elementary School's ranking?
Cooper Upper Elementary School is ranked #1575 out of 3,025 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
28% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% MI state average), while 46% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
How many students attend Cooper Upper Elementary School?
638 students attend Cooper Upper Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Cooper Upper Elementary School students are White, 12% of students are Black, 8% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Cooper Upper Elementary School?
Cooper Upper Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is equal to the Michigan state average of 16:1.
What grades does Cooper Upper Elementary School offer ?
Cooper Upper Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 5-6 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Cooper Upper Elementary School part of?
Cooper Upper Elementary School is part of Livonia Public Schools.
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