Serving 1,019 students in grades 7-8, Raymond B Cooper J High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 71% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 76% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 1,019 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 65%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 71% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 76% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 74% (Top 10%)
- Attendance Zone: The attendance zone for Raymond B. Cooper Jr. High is located in the west part of Wylie, TX, covering approximately 7.7 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive, with an average distance of 2.1 miles to the school from the zone's edge, and the furthest point being 3.5 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Raymond B Cooper J High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Raymond B Cooper J High School's student population of 1,019 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 60 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
1,019 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
60 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Excellence in Education
School Rankings
Raymond B Cooper J High School ranks within the top 10% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Raymond B Cooper J High School is 0.75, which is more 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
#512 out of 8096 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
71%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
76%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
74%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
26%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
19%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Black
16%
13%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
White
35%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)6.4%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Navy Blue and Grey
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Raymond B Cooper J High School's ranking?
Raymond B Cooper J High School is ranked #512 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Raymond B Cooper J High School often compared to?
Raymond B Cooper J High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Frank Mcmillan J High School, Grady Burnett J High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
71% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 76% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Raymond B Cooper J High School?
1,019 students attend Raymond B Cooper J High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
35% of Raymond B Cooper J High School students are White, 26% of students are Asian, 19% of students are Hispanic, 16% of students are Black, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Raymond B Cooper J High School?
Raymond B Cooper J High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Raymond B Cooper J High School offer ?
Raymond B Cooper J High School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Raymond B Cooper J High School part of?
Raymond B Cooper J High School is part of Wylie Independent School District.
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