Serving 198 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Cooper Montessori ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Wisconsin for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 38%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 33% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 198 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 10%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in WI
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Cooper Montessori's student population of 198 students has declined by 55% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has declined by 53% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
198 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
Cooper Montessori ranks within the top 30% of all 1,991 schools in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cooper Montessori is 0.19, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.53. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#431 out of 1991 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
39%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
38%

Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
44%

Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1

American Indian
n/a
1%

Asian
n/a
4%

Hispanic
4%
14%

Black
n/a
9%

White
90%
67%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%

All Ethnic Groups



Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
37%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cooper Montessori's ranking?
Cooper Montessori is ranked #431 out of 1,991 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Wisconsin.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% WI state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average).
How many students attend Cooper Montessori?
198 students attend Cooper Montessori.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Cooper Montessori students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cooper Montessori?
Cooper Montessori has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Cooper Montessori offer ?
Cooper Montessori offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Cooper Montessori part of?
Cooper Montessori is part of Burlington Area School District.
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