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Lubbock-Cooper Middle School

Public | 6-8 | 497 students

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Posted November 20, 2006

Lubbock cooper is a good school. Hannah
—Submitted by a former student


Posted August 3, 2004

Lubbock Cooper is so much better than any of the other schools I have put my children in.
—Submitted by Sherrill Kugler, a parent


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The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
Math

The state average for Math was 83% in 2011.

309 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
85%

2010

 
 
89%

2009

 
 
87%

2008

 
 
88%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 84% in 2011.

309 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
87%

2010

 
 
88%

2009

 
 
97%

2008

 
 
95%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2010-2011, the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS) was used to test students in reading in grades 3 through 9; in writing in grades 4 and 7; in English language arts in grades 10 and 11; in mathematics in grades 3 through 11; in science in grades 5, 8, 10 and 11; and in social studies in grades 8, 10 and 11. TAKS is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Texas. The grade 11 Exit Level TAKS is a high school graduation requirement. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Texas' state standards

Source: Texas Education Agency

Math

The state average for Math was 81% in 2011.

267 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
84%

2010

 
 
89%

2009

 
 
86%

2008

 
 
90%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 86% in 2011.

267 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
90%

2010

 
 
91%

2009

 
 
94%

2008

 
 
96%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 94% in 2011.

264 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
95%

2010

 
 
96%

2009

 
 
97%

2008

 
 
95%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2010-2011, the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS) was used to test students in reading in grades 3 through 9; in writing in grades 4 and 7; in English language arts in grades 10 and 11; in mathematics in grades 3 through 11; in science in grades 5, 8, 10 and 11; and in social studies in grades 8, 10 and 11. TAKS is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Texas. The grade 11 Exit Level TAKS is a high school graduation requirement. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Texas' state standards

Source: Texas Education Agency

Math

The state average for Math was 73% in 2011.

250 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
94%

2010

 
 
95%

2009

 
 
93%

2008

 
 
89%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 85% in 2011.

250 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
94%

2010

 
 
98%

2009

 
 
98%

2008

 
 
97%
Science

The state average for Science was 79% in 2011.

250 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
86%

2010

 
 
81%

2009

 
 
86%

2008

 
 
75%
Social Studies

The state average for Social Studies was 95% in 2011.

250 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
98%

2010

 
 
100%

2009

 
 
98%

2008

 
 
98%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2010-2011, the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS) was used to test students in reading in grades 3 through 9; in writing in grades 4 and 7; in English language arts in grades 10 and 11; in mathematics in grades 3 through 11; in science in grades 5, 8, 10 and 11; and in social studies in grades 8, 10 and 11. TAKS is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Texas. The grade 11 Exit Level TAKS is a high school graduation requirement. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Texas' state standards

Source: Texas Education Agency

Math

All Students85%
Female86%
Male85%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic77%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White89%
Economically disadvantaged76%
Not economically disadvantaged91%
Special education35%
Not special education91%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English85%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant85%
Gifted/talented100%

Reading

All Students87%
Female92%
Male84%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic78%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White92%
Economically disadvantaged77%
Not economically disadvantaged94%
Special education45%
Not special education92%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English88%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant87%
Gifted/talented100%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2010-2011, the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS) was used to test students in reading in grades 3 through 9; in writing in grades 4 and 7; in English language arts in grades 10 and 11; in mathematics in grades 3 through 11; in science in grades 5, 8, 10 and 11; and in social studies in grades 8, 10 and 11. TAKS is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Texas. The grade 11 Exit Level TAKS is a high school graduation requirement. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Texas Education Agency; if there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Texas' state standards

Source: Texas Education Agency

Math

All Students84%
Female82%
Male85%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic71%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White91%
Economically disadvantaged77%
Not economically disadvantaged88%
Special education42%
Not special education88%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English84%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant84%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Reading

All Students90%
Female88%
Male91%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic81%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White94%
Economically disadvantaged83%
Not economically disadvantaged94%
Special education58%
Not special education93%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English90%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant90%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Writing

All Students95%
Female99%
Male91%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic97%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White94%
Economically disadvantaged93%
Not economically disadvantaged97%
Special education78%
Not special education97%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English96%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant95%
Gifted/talentedn/a
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2010-2011, the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS) was used to test students in reading in grades 3 through 9; in writing in grades 4 and 7; in English language arts in grades 10 and 11; in mathematics in grades 3 through 11; in science in grades 5, 8, 10 and 11; and in social studies in grades 8, 10 and 11. TAKS is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Texas. The grade 11 Exit Level TAKS is a high school graduation requirement. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Texas Education Agency; if there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Texas' state standards

Source: Texas Education Agency

Math

All Students94%
Female93%
Male95%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic90%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White96%
Economically disadvantaged89%
Not economically disadvantaged97%
Special education81%
Not special education96%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English94%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant94%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Reading

All Students94%
Female95%
Male93%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic87%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White97%
Economically disadvantaged89%
Not economically disadvantaged97%
Special education81%
Not special education96%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English95%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant94%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Science

All Students86%
Female81%
Male91%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic80%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White89%
Economically disadvantaged75%
Not economically disadvantaged93%
Special education56%
Not special education90%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English87%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant86%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Social Studies

All Students98%
Female98%
Male98%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic98%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White99%
Economically disadvantaged97%
Not economically disadvantaged99%
Special education97%
Not special education99%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English98%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant99%
Gifted/talentedn/a
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2010-2011, the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS) was used to test students in reading in grades 3 through 9; in writing in grades 4 and 7; in English language arts in grades 10 and 11; in mathematics in grades 3 through 11; in science in grades 5, 8, 10 and 11; and in social studies in grades 8, 10 and 11. TAKS is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Texas. The grade 11 Exit Level TAKS is a high school graduation requirement. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Texas Education Agency; if there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Texas' state standards

Source: Texas Education Agency

  • In 2010-2011, this school was rated "Academically Acceptable".
  • In 2009-2010, this school was rated "Recognized".
  • In 2008-2009, this school was rated "Recognized".

About the tests


Texas uses Accountability Ratings to indicate the overall performance of each school and district. The ratings are based on TAKS test results, dropout rates for grades 7 and 8 and school completion rates for grades 9 through 12. Schools and districts rated under standard accountability procedures are designated as Exemplary, Recognized, Academically Acceptable or Academically Unacceptable. Schools and districts rated under alternative education accountability (AEA) procedures are designated as either AEA: Academically Acceptable or AEA: Academically Unacceptable.

See Texas' state standards

Source: Texas Education Agency

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GreatSchools Ratings are based on the most recent standardized test results for schools. Use the breakdown ratings below to compare types of students at this school. Learn more »


Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 64% 34%
Hispanic 33% 48%
Black 2% 14%
Asian/Pacific Islander 1% 4%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 0%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Special education 15%N/A10%
Gifted/talented students 4%N/A8%
Limited English proficient (LEP) 2%N/A17%
Economically disadvantaged 39%N/A55%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 15N/A15
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Teacher experience

  This school District averageState average
Beginning teachers 6%N/A8%
1 to 5 years 30%N/A30%
6 to 10 years 12%N/A20%
11 to 20 years 38%N/A23%
21 or more years 14%N/A19%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008
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16302 Loop 493
Lubbock, TX 79423
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Phone: (806) 863-3140

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