Darnell Cookman Middle/high School
Darnell Cookman Middle/high School serves 1,150 students in grades 6-12.
Darnell Cookman Middle/high School placed in the top 10% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 10%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 78% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 59%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 82% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 56%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Florida state average of 64% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2022)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-12
- Students: 1,150 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 81%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 20% in FL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10%
- Math Proficiency: 78% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 82% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Darnell Cookman Middle/high School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Darnell Cookman Middle/high School's student population of 1,150 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 57 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
1,150 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
57 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Darnell Cookman Middle/high School is ranked within the top 10% of all 3,628 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018-19 school year.
The diversity score of Darnell Cookman Middle/high School is 0.68, 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
#339 out of 3628 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
78%
59%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
82%
56%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
16:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
14%
3%
Hispanic
8%
35%
Black
51%
22%
White
19%
36%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
87%
National School Lunch Program
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
School Calendar
View the Darnell Cookman Middle/high School yearly calendar below. Note key dates such as:
Event
Date
August 15, First day of school
August 15, 2022 (Monday)
Weather Day (Schools closed)
October 14, 2022 (Friday)
Schools closed
November 23, 2022 (Wednesday)
Thanksgiving Break - Schools/Admin Offices Closed
November 24, 2022 (Thursday)
Winter Break - Schools Closed
December 19, 2022 (Monday)
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Reviews
5 2/4/2022
Very good school.
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