Serving 136 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Cooke School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-39% (which is approximately equal to the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-59% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 6:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Special education school / Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 136 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 6:1
- Minority Enrollment: 44%
- Graduation Rate: <50% (Btm 50% in MI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 30-39% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-79% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Cooke School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Diversity
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Cooke School's student population of 136 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has declined by 26% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Total Students
136 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Cooke School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,069 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cooke School is 0.60, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1183 out of 3069 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-79%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
6:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
6%
3%
Hispanic
2%
9%
Black
29%
18%
White
56%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
<50%
81%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cooke School's ranking?
Cooke School is ranked #1183 out of 3,069 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Cooke School often compared to?
Cooke Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Burger Development Center by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% MI state average), while 50-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Cooke School?
The graduation rate of Cooke School is 50%, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 81%.
How many students attend Cooke School?
136 students attend Cooke School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Cooke School students are White, 29% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cooke School?
Cooke School has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Cooke School offer ?
Cooke School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12
What school district is Cooke School part of?
Cooke School is part of Northville School District.
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