Lubbock-cooper Bush Middle School
Tel:
(806) 776-0750
Lubbock-cooper Bush Middle School serves 872 students in grades 6-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 58% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 49%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 45%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Lubbock-cooper Bush Middle School placed in the top 20% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 72% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Lubbock-cooper Bush Middle School places among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
School Overview
Lubbock-cooper Bush Middle School's student population of 872 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 50 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 872 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 50 teachers |
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School Comparison
Lubbock-cooper Bush Middle School is ranked within the top 20% of all 7,999 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Lubbock-cooper Bush Middle School is 0.54, 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.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (TX) |
Overall Testing Rank | #1510 out of 7999 schools (Top 20%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 58% | 49% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 60% | 45% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 17:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 2% | 4% |
| Hispanic | 32% | 52% |
| Black | 4% | 13% |
| White | 60% | 28% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 2% | 2% |
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Diversity Score | 0.54 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 22% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 5% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Lubbock-Cooper Independent School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, TX Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Lubbock-cooper Bush Middle School is Lubbock-cooper New Hope Academy (1.8 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Lubbock-cooper Middle School (3.3 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Lubbock-cooper North Elementary School (1.0 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Lubbock Lubbock-cooper North Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 881 students
1.0 miles
3202 108th St
Lubbock, TX 79423
(806) 776-2100 1.0 PK-5 881 - Lubbock Lubbock-cooper East Elementary School
1.1 miles
2727 134th St
Lubbock, TX 79423
(806) 863-7100 1.1 n/a n/a - Lubbock Lubbock-cooper New Hope Academy Alternative School
Grades: 10-12 | 35 students
1.8 miles
16302 Loop 493
Lubbock, TX 79423
(806) 863-7100 1.8 10-12 35 - Lubbock Lubbock-cooper Central Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 892 students
2.1 miles
4020 135th St
Lubbock, TX 79423
(806) 776-2150 2.1 PK-5 892 - Lubbock Honey Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 429 students
2.2 miles
3615 86th St
Lubbock, TX 79423
(806) 219-5900 2.2 PK-5 429
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