Serving 850 students in grades 6-8, Cooley Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 44% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 49% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 850 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 46%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 44% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 49% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 36% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Cooley Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Cooley Middle School's student population of 850 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 49 teachers has grown by 28% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
850 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
49 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Cooley Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,956 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cooley Middle School is 0.64, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#620 out of 1956 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
24%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
5%
Asian
4%
3%
Hispanic
24%
48%
Black
9%
6%
White
54%
34%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
7%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
18%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cooley Middle School's ranking?
Cooley Middle School is ranked #620 out of 1,956 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% AZ state average), while 49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Cooley Middle School?
850 students attend Cooley Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Cooley Middle School students are White, 24% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cooley Middle School?
Cooley Middle School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Cooley Middle School offer ?
Cooley Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Cooley Middle School part of?
Cooley Middle School is part of Higley Unified School District (4248).
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