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Raymond B Cooper Junior High School

Public | 7-8 | 645 students

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5 stars

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3 reviews of this school


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Posted September 15, 2011

i really like this school. way better than any other junior high. and the students and teachers are awesome!!


Posted October 22, 2009

I love going to school at Cooper and the teachers are awesome
—Submitted by a student


Posted May 9, 2008

cooper is a wonderful school. and very terrific programs. it has alot of potential. they have alot of succesful kids and its the best school anybody could go to. its a fun school. <3 destiny
—Submitted by a student


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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 81% in 2011.

294 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
86%

2010

 
 
85%

2009

 
 
83%

2008

 
 
85%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 86% in 2011.

296 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
93%

2010

 
 
91%

2009

 
 
90%

2008

 
 
88%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 94% in 2011.

295 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
97%

2010

 
 
97%

2009

 
 
98%

2008

 
 
91%
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.

286 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
93%

2010

 
 
92%

2009

 
 
90%

2008

 
 
91%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 85% in 2011.

287 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
97%

2010

 
 
98%

2009

 
 
97%

2008

 
 
98%
Science

The state average for Science was 79% in 2011.

287 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
89%

2010

 
 
87%

2009

 
 
78%

2008

 
 
75%
Social Studies

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

287 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
98%

2010

 
 
99%

2009

 
 
94%

2008

 
 
93%
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 Students86%
Female85%
Male88%
Black or African American81%
Asian93%
Hispanic85%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White87%
Economically disadvantaged82%
Not economically disadvantaged89%
Special educationn/a
Not special education86%
Limited English proficient (LEP)58%
Proficient in English88%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant86%
Gifted/talented100%

Reading

All Students93%
Female94%
Male91%
Black or African American90%
Asian96%
Hispanic88%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White96%
Economically disadvantaged87%
Not economically disadvantaged96%
Special education80%
Not special education93%
Limited English proficient (LEP)50%
Proficient in English96%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant93%
Gifted/talented100%

Writing

All Students97%
Female100%
Male94%
Black or African American91%
Asian98%
Hispanic99%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White99%
Economically disadvantaged99%
Not economically disadvantaged97%
Special education100%
Not special education97%
Limited English proficient (LEP)94%
Proficient in English97%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant97%
Gifted/talented97%
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 Students93%
Female94%
Male92%
Black or African American94%
Asian94%
Hispanic95%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White90%
Economically disadvantaged93%
Not economically disadvantaged93%
Special education80%
Not special education93%
Limited English proficient (LEP)89%
Proficient in English93%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant93%
Gifted/talented100%

Reading

All Students97%
Female98%
Male97%
Black or African American98%
Asian97%
Hispanic95%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White98%
Economically disadvantaged93%
Not economically disadvantaged99%
Special education100%
Not special education97%
Limited English proficient (LEP)63%
Proficient in English99%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant97%
Gifted/talented100%

Science

All Students89%
Female91%
Male87%
Black or African American88%
Asian91%
Hispanic90%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White88%
Economically disadvantaged84%
Not economically disadvantaged91%
Special education29%
Not special education90%
Limited English proficient (LEP)50%
Proficient in English90%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant89%
Gifted/talented100%

Social Studies

All Students98%
Female99%
Male97%
Black or African American98%
Asian100%
Hispanic97%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White97%
Economically disadvantaged95%
Not economically disadvantaged99%
Special education86%
Not special education98%
Limited English proficient (LEP)63%
Proficient in English99%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant98%
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

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

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

Breaking down the GreatSchools Rating

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 45% 34%
Black 19% 14%
Hispanic 19% 48%
Asian/Pacific Islander 15% 4%
American Indian/Alaska Native 1% 0%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Special education 10%N/A10%
Gifted/talented students 13%N/A8%
Limited English proficient (LEP) 4%N/A17%
Economically disadvantaged 25%N/A55%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 14N/A15
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Teacher experience

  This school District averageState average
Beginning teachers 19%N/A8%
1 to 5 years 50%N/A30%
6 to 10 years 14%N/A20%
11 to 20 years 9%N/A23%
21 or more years 8%N/A19%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008
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101 Hensley Ln
Wylie, TX 75098
Phone: (972) 429-3250

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