Cooper Independent School District

759 Fm 1528
Cooper, TX 75432
(District boundaries shown in map)
4/
10
Bottom 50%
For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 903 students in Cooper Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
Public Schools in Cooper Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 76% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
3 Schools
9,273 Schools
# Students
903 Students
5,536,678 Students
# Teachers
70 Teachers
369,015 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Cooper Independent School District, which is ranked #790 of all 1,193 school districts in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School District
State Average (TX)
#744 out of 1202 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
36%
44%
47%
51%
35-39%
46%
(21-22)
≥90%
90%
(2022-23)
14.1%
23%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.52
0.64
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
n/a
6%
% Hispanic
19%
54%
% Black
8%
13%
% White
66%
24%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
3%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $14,156 is higher than the state median of $13,371. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,020 is less than the state median of $14,099. The school district spending/student has declined by 13% over four school years.
This School District
This State (TX)
Total Revenue
$13 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$10 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,156
$13,371
Spending / Student
$11,020
$14,099

Best Cooper Independent School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Cooper Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1401 Sw 8th St
Cooper, TX 75432
(903) 395-2111
Gr: PK-5 | 490 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #22.
Cooper High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
823 Fm 1528
Cooper, TX 75432
(903) 395-2111
Gr: 9-12 | 224 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #33.
Cooper J High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
823 Fm 1528
Cooper, TX 75432
(903) 395-2111
Gr: 6-8 | 189 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 36%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Cooper Independent School District?
Cooper Independent School District manages 3 public schools serving 903 students.
What is the rank of Cooper Independent School District?
Cooper Independent School District is ranked #790 out of 1,193 school districts in Texas (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Cooper Independent School District?
66% of Cooper Independent School District students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Cooper Independent School District?
Cooper Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Cooper Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,020 is less than the state median of $14,099. The school district spending/student has declined by 13% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 3 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 903 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 34%
  • : ≥90% (Btm 50% in TX)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 36% (Btm 50%)
  • : 47% (Btm 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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