Serving 990 students in grades 7-8, Raymond B Cooper J High School ranks in the top 5% 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 67% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 68% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 990 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 64%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 67% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 68% (Top 10%)
- 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
Diversity
School Overview
Raymond B Cooper J High School's student population of 990 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 56 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
990 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
56 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Raymond B Cooper J High School ranks within the top 5% of all 8,079 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Raymond B Cooper J High School is 0.76, 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
#384 out of 8079 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
68%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
22%
5%
Hispanic
22%
53%
Black
15%
13%
White
36%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
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 #384 out of 8,079 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
67% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% TX state average), while 68% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% TX state average).
How many students attend Raymond B Cooper J High School?
990 students attend Raymond B Cooper J High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
36% of Raymond B Cooper J High School students are White, 22% of students are Asian, 22% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Raymond B Cooper J High School?
Raymond B Cooper J High School has a student ration of 18:1, 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 ISD School District.
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