Serving 1,054 students in grades 7-8, Cooper Middle School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 84% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 94% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 1,054 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 47%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in VA
- Math Proficiency: 84% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 94% (Top 1%)
- Science Proficiency: 87% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Cooper Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Cooper Middle School's student population of 1,054 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 64 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,054 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
64 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Cooper Middle School ranks within the top 5% of all 1,792 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cooper Middle School is 0.62, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#30 out of 1792 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)84%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)94%
69%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)87%
59%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
30%
7%
Hispanic
6%
19%
Black
2%
22%
White
53%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
4%
52%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cooper Middle School's ranking?
Cooper Middle School is ranked #30 out of 1,792 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Cooper Middle School often compared to?
Cooper Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Longfellow Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
84% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% VA state average), while 94% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Cooper Middle School?
1,054 students attend Cooper Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Cooper Middle School students are White, 30% of students are Asian, 9% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cooper Middle School?
Cooper Middle School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Cooper Middle School offer ?
Cooper Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Cooper Middle School part of?
Cooper Middle School is part of Fairfax County School District.
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