Serving 54 students in grades 7-8, Virgil Cooper Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Oklahoma for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 6-9% (which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 27%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Oklahoma state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 57% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 54 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 37%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in OK
- Math Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Virgil Cooper MS's attendance zone covers the entire school district in Drumright, OK, encompassing approximately 67.2 square miles. This area typically allows for a 10-15 minute drive to the school, with an average distance of 5.7 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 8.7 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
School Overview
Virgil Cooper Middle School's student population of 54 students has declined by 45% over five school years.
The teacher population of 5 teachers has grown by 25% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
54 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Virgil Cooper Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,652 schools in Oklahoma (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Virgil Cooper Middle School is 0.53, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.74. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1439 out of 1652 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
25%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
27%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
31%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
15:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
9%
11%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
2%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
White
63%
43%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
26%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)53.7%
24.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
89%
49%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
7%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Red
School Mascot
Tornadoes
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Virgil Cooper Middle School's ranking?
Virgil Cooper Middle School is ranked #1439 out of 1,652 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Oklahoma.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% OK state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 27% OK state average).
How many students attend Virgil Cooper Middle School?
54 students attend Virgil Cooper Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Virgil Cooper Middle School students are White, 26% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Virgil Cooper Middle School?
Virgil Cooper Middle School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 15:1.
What grades does Virgil Cooper Middle School offer ?
Virgil Cooper Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Virgil Cooper Middle School part of?
Virgil Cooper Middle School is part of Drumright School District.
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