Serving 694 students in grades 6-8, Cooper Middle School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 37% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 694 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 39%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 37% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 38% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 73% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Cooper Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Cooper Middle School's student population of 694 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 53 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
694 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
53 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Cooper Middle School ranks within the top 30% of all 3,426 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cooper Middle School is 0.56, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#752 out of 3426 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)37%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
73%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
10%
6%
Hispanic
25%
28%
Black
2%
16%
White
61%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cooper Middle School's ranking?
Cooper Middle School is ranked #752 out of 3,426 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Cooper Middle School often compared to?
Cooper Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Aptakisic Junior High School, Twin Groves Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
37% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 38% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Cooper Middle School?
694 students attend Cooper Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Cooper Middle School students are White, 25% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cooper Middle School?
Cooper Middle School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Cooper Middle School offer ?
Cooper Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Cooper Middle School part of?
Cooper Middle School is part of Wheeling CCSD 21 School District.
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