Serving 752 students in grades 6-8, Cope Middle School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 42% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 752 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 65%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in LA
- Math Proficiency: 42% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 53% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 32% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Cope Middle School serves the southwest part of Bossier City, LA, covering an area of approximately 25.5 square miles. Most students live within a typical driving distance of 10-12 minutes, with an average distance of 4.3 miles to the edge of the attendance zone, which extends up to 6.8 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Cope Middle School's student population of 752 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 47 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
752 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Cope Middle School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,244 schools in Louisiana (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 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#302 out of 1244 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
42%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
27%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
14%
11%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Black
44%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
White
35%
41%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
5%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)12.9%
21%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
61%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Cougars
Source: 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 #302 out of 1,244 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% 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 34% LA state average), while 53% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
How many students attend Cope Middle School?
752 students attend Cope Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Cope Middle School students are Black, 35% of students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 5% 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 16:1, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 13:1.
What grades does Cope Middle School offer ?
Cope Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Cope Middle School part of?
Cope Middle School is part of Bossier Parish School District.
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