Serving 448 students in grades 7-8, Lawrence Cook Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 8% (which was lower than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 20% (which was lower than the California state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 was lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment was 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
448 students
Showing 2012–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Showing 2010–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Calendar
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)8%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)20%
51%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
21:1
Showing 2010–2025. View full 39-year historical data
American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2010–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Asian
2%
12%
Showing 2012–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Hispanic
87%
56%
Showing 2012–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Black
1%
5%
Showing 2012–2025. View full 38-year historical data
White
6%
20%
Showing 2012–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
Showing 2012–2025. View full 17-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2012–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(20-21) âš COVID-19 impacted29%
15.4%
Eligible for Free Lunch
72%
54%
Showing 2011–2025. View full 34-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
8%
Showing 2011–2025. 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 percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
8% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend Lawrence Cook Middle School?
448 students attend Lawrence Cook Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Lawrence Cook Middle School students are Hispanic, 6% of students are White, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Lawrence Cook Middle School?
Lawrence Cook Middle School has a student ration of 18:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Lawrence Cook Middle School offer ?
Lawrence Cook Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Lawrence Cook Middle School part of?
Lawrence Cook Middle School is part of Santa Rosa High School District.
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