Serving 836 students in grades 6-8, Cope Middle School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 41% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 836 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 59%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in LA
- Math Proficiency: 41% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 53% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 32% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Cope Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Cope Middle School's student population of 836 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
836 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Cope Middle School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,251 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cope Middle School is 0.67, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#325 out of 1251 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
27%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
13%
11%
Black
38%
41%
White
41%
42%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
5%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
58%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cope Middle School's ranking?
Cope Middle School is ranked #325 out of 1,251 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Louisiana.
What schools are Cope Middle School often compared to?
Cope Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Greenacres Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
41% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% LA state average), while 53% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
How many students attend Cope Middle School?
836 students attend Cope Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of Cope Middle School students are White, 38% of students are Black, 13% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cope Middle School?
Cope Middle School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 17:1.
What grades does Cope Middle School offer ?
Cope Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Cope Middle School part of?
Cope Middle School is part of Bossier Parish School District.
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