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Public | 6-8 | 741 students

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Sparks's Cook County Middle School is a public school serving 741 students in grades 6-8.

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Teaching at Cook Middle School for 15 years and leaving for another school...
this school was school of excellence in 1996!! one of the best schools is...

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57% of students at this school are White.

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Posted June 21, 2006

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Teaching at Cook Middle School for 15 years and leaving for another school district, I now know what I actually had there. The facutly and administration are the best. They truly care for the well being of the whole child and family. This is a school where anyone would want their children to be a part of. I can say for a fact that this is the best school in the south for middle schools and I have taught and visited in many. Keep up the good work colleagues. Sheila Maxwell
—Submitted by Sheila Moore-Maxwell, a teacher

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Posted November 21, 2004

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this school was school of excellence in 1996!! one of the best schools is south ga!
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English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 92% in 2012.

272 students were tested at this school in 2012.

Math

The state average for Math was 80% in 2012.

272 students were tested at this school in 2012.

Reading

The state average for Reading was 96% in 2012.

269 students were tested at this school in 2012.

Science

The state average for Science was 73% in 2012.

272 students were tested at this school in 2012.

Social Studies

The state average for Social Studies was 73% in 2012.

271 students were tested at this school in 2012.

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About the tests

In 2011-2012 Georgia administered the Criterion-Referenced Competency Tests (CRCT) in reading, social studies, science, English language arts and math in grades 3 through 8. The CRCT is a standards-based assessment, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Georgia. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

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Source: Georgia Department of Education

English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 93% in 2012.

234 students were tested at this school in 2012.

Math

The state average for Math was 91% in 2012.

237 students were tested at this school in 2012.

Reading

The state average for Reading was 94% in 2012.

232 students were tested at this school in 2012.

Science

The state average for Science was 85% in 2012.

237 students were tested at this school in 2012.

Social Studies

The state average for Social Studies was 78% in 2012.

236 students were tested at this school in 2012.

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Source: Georgia Department of Education

English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 95% in 2012.

231 students were tested at this school in 2012.

Math

The state average for Math was 77% in 2012.

227 students were tested at this school in 2012.

Reading

The state average for Reading was 96% in 2012.

235 students were tested at this school in 2012.

Science

The state average for Science was 74% in 2012.

241 students were tested at this school in 2012.

Social Studies

The state average for Social Studies was 77% in 2012.

241 students were tested at this school in 2012.

Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

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Source: Georgia Department of Education

Writing

The state average for Writing was 82% in 2012.

231 students were tested at this school in 2012.

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About the tests

In 2011-2012 Georgia administered the Middle Grades Writing Assessment (MGWA) to students in grades 5 and 8. The MGWA is a standards-based assessment, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined by the state of Georgia. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

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Source: Georgia Department of Education

9th Grade Literature

The state average for 9th Grade Literature was 84% in 2012.

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Algebra I

The state average for Algebra I was 63% in 2012.

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American Literature

The state average for American Literature was 89% in 2012.

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Biology

The state average for Biology was 73% in 2012.

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Economics

The state average for Economics was 77% in 2012.

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Geometry

The state average for Geometry was 74% in 2012.

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Integrated Math 1

The state average for Integrated Math 1 was 65% in 2012.

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Integrated Math 2

The state average for Integrated Math 2 was 54% in 2012.

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Physical Science

The state average for Physical Science was 78% in 2012.

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The state average for U.S. History was 68% in 2012.

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About the tests

In 2011-2012 Georgia administered End-of-Course Tests (EOCT) in 9th grade math levels 1 and 2, biology, United States history, physical science, American literature and economics. The EOCT is a standards-based assessment, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined by the state of Georgia. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

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Source: Georgia Department of Education

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Grade 7
 
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Grade 8
 
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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity	This school	State average
White	57%	46%
Black	36%	38%
Hispanic	6%	10%
Asian/Pacific Islander	1%	3%
American Indian/Alaska Native	0%	0%

Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

	This school	District average	State average
Limited English proficient	3%	N/A	5%
Economically disadvantaged	59%	N/A	50%
Students with disabilities	10%	N/A	12%

Source: GA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Student-teacher ratio

	This school	District average	State average
Students per FTE teacher	15	N/A	14

Source: NCES, 2008-2009

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Science

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English Language Arts

Math

Reading

Science

Social Studies

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English Language Arts

Math

Reading

Science

Social Studies

About the tests

Writing

About the tests

9th Grade Literature

Algebra I

American Literature

Biology

Economics

Geometry

Integrated Math 1

Integrated Math 2

Physical Science

U.S. History

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