Serving 1,191 students in grades 6-8, Cope Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 1,191 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 81%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 35% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 53% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 37% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Cope Middle serves the western part of Redlands, CA, covering an area of approximately 22.6 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive, with an average distance of 2.7 miles to the edge of the attendance zone, which extends up to 5.1 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Cope Middle School's student population of 1,191 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 53 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
1,191 students
Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
53 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Calendar
School Rankings
Cope Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cope Middle School is 0.67, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3293 out of 9523 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
34%
Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
47%
Showing 2011–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Asian
13%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Hispanic
52%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Black
8%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
White
19%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 17-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)29.5%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 34-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
8%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 27-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cope Middle School's ranking?
Cope Middle School is ranked #3293 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Cope Middle School often compared to?
Cope Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Moore Middle School, Clement Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 53% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Cope Middle School?
1,191 students attend Cope Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Cope Middle School students are Hispanic, 19% of students are White, 13% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Cope Middle School?
Cope Middle School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Cope Middle School offer ?
Cope Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Cope Middle School part of?
Cope Middle School is part of Redlands Unified School District.
In what neighborhood is Cope Middle School located?
Cope Middle School is located in the South Redlands neighborhood of Redlands, CA. There are 11 other public schools located in South Redlands.
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