Serving 820 students in grades 6-8, Cope Middle School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 42% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 57% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 820 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 51%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in LA
- Math Proficiency: 42% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 54% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Cope Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Cope Middle School's student population of 820 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
820 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Cope Middle School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,237 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cope Middle School is 0.63, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#220 out of 1237 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
12%
9%
Black
34%
42%
White
49%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
46%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cope Middle School's ranking?
Cope Middle School is ranked #220 out of 1,237 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana.
What schools are Cope Middle School often compared to?
Cope Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Greenacres Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
42% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% LA state average), while 54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% LA state average).
How many students attend Cope Middle School?
820 students attend Cope Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Cope Middle School students are White, 34% of students are Black, 12% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cope Middle School?
Cope Middle School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 17:1.
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 Bossier Parish School District.
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