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Cooper School

Public | PK-8 | 420 students

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Posted August 20, 2012

Really Great School for child's i hope the 6th graders have the best year they have the best teacher ever i had her when i was a kid.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted November 15, 2010

I don't like this school's lunch. Ewww. I'm a student btw. This school is a half inch better than Victory though. I'm glad I'm moving to a different school next year. I just don't want to leave my BFF. I'm moving to Greenfield Middle School next year and I know I will absolutely love it! GMS will rock! WOO HOO! The lunch is horrible, the gym teacher is mean and gave us all a B no A's all B's and some C's also the teachers are kindof strict and i just thinks its icky. BOO!


Posted May 5, 2010

The staff get along with the students so well. So much learning happens here!!!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 25, 2008

They could do better.......another disapointment by MPS
—Submitted by a parent


Posted June 2, 2008

Caring teachers and wonderful principal! There are many nice school and family events.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 8, 2008

Great school. Above average teachers and support staff. My daughter is in 4th grade and has really excelled academically and socially. Plus as a k-8 school, no worries about transfering to a middle school.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted December 15, 2007

Cooper is a school that really vares in all areas of education. Having your child attend Cooper is like having them at a family members home.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted December 14, 2007

In my humble opinion, Cooper is one of the best K-8 schools MPS has to offer! Outstanding administration and faculty and a diverse learning community.
—Submitted by a teacher


Posted August 21, 2007

It is small, with not much activities. The teachers are nice, but the lunches are not.
—Submitted by a student


Posted February 10, 2005

I believe that is unfair to the children to go outside in the cold when they choose not to. the children can take the time to extra reading work or make up assignments. the entire staff does not join the children outside. there should be something other than going outside for recess that the children can do. 15 degrees is not that warm nor is it warm when there is a windchill. if this problem cannot be corrected i will transfer my children to a different school.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted November 3, 2003

My daughter is in 1/2 k5 and 1/2 special ed. , I have been able to teaach her at home but they have been able to do much more.. they still care which alot don't because of reason or another.
—Submitted by c hintz, a parent


Community ratings and reviews do not represent the views of GreatSchools nor does GreatSchools check their accuracy or verify the reviewers' identities. Use your discretion when evaluating these reviews.

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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 78% in 2012.

27 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
80%

2011

 
 
74%

2010

 
 
94%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 81% in 2012.

27 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
77%

2011

 
 
78%

2010

 
 
84%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Wisconsin used the Wisconsin Student Assessment System (WSAS), which includes the WKCE and WAA, to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 10 in math and reading, and in grades 4, 8 and 10 in language arts, science and social studies. The WSAS is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Wisconsin. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level. In private schools, only voucher program participants are tested.

See Wisconsin's state standards

Source: Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction

Language Arts

The state average for Language Arts was 78% in 2012.

22 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
59%

2011

 
 
88%

2010

 
 
86%
Math

The state average for Math was 81% in 2012.

22 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
60%

2011

 
 
88%

2010

 
 
72%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 83% in 2012.

22 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
70%

2011

 
 
92%

2010

 
 
79%
Science

The state average for Science was 79% in 2012.

22 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
55%

2011

 
 
92%

2010

 
 
72%
Social Studies

The state average for Social Studies was 93% in 2012.

22 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
67%

2011

 
 
100%

2010

 
 
97%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Wisconsin used the Wisconsin Student Assessment System (WSAS), which includes the WKCE and WAA, to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 10 in math and reading, and in grades 4, 8 and 10 in language arts, science and social studies. The WSAS is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Wisconsin. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level. In private schools, only voucher program participants are tested.

See Wisconsin's state standards

Source: Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction

Math

The state average for Math was 81% in 2012.

24 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
88%

2011

 
 
73%

2010

 
 
79%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 81% in 2012.

24 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
80%

2011

 
 
82%

2010

 
 
76%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Wisconsin used the Wisconsin Student Assessment System (WSAS), which includes the WKCE and WAA, to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 10 in math and reading, and in grades 4, 8 and 10 in language arts, science and social studies. The WSAS is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Wisconsin. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level. In private schools, only voucher program participants are tested.

See Wisconsin's state standards

Source: Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction

Math

The state average for Math was 79% in 2012.

23 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
50%

2011

 
 
82%

2010

 
 
67%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 84% in 2012.

23 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
70%

2011

 
 
86%

2010

 
 
81%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Wisconsin used the Wisconsin Student Assessment System (WSAS), which includes the WKCE and WAA, to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 10 in math and reading, and in grades 4, 8 and 10 in language arts, science and social studies. The WSAS is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Wisconsin. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level. In private schools, only voucher program participants are tested.

See Wisconsin's state standards

Source: Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction

Math

The state average for Math was 82% in 2012.

33 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
58%

2011

 
 
59%

2010

 
 
79%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 86% in 2012.

33 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
68%

2011

 
 
76%

2010

 
 
83%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Wisconsin used the Wisconsin Student Assessment System (WSAS), which includes the WKCE and WAA, to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 10 in math and reading, and in grades 4, 8 and 10 in language arts, science and social studies. The WSAS is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Wisconsin. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level. In private schools, only voucher program participants are tested.

See Wisconsin's state standards

Source: Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction

Language Arts

The state average for Language Arts was 66% in 2012.

31 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
48%

2011

 
 
48%

2010

 
 
56%
Math

The state average for Math was 81% in 2012.

31 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
70%

2011

 
 
59%

2010

 
 
71%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 85% in 2012.

31 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
78%

2011

 
 
91%

2010

 
 
76%
Science

The state average for Science was 82% in 2012.

31 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
69%

2011

 
 
70%

2010

 
 
59%
Social Studies

The state average for Social Studies was 82% in 2012.

31 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
76%

2011

 
 
77%

2010

 
 
76%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Wisconsin used the Wisconsin Student Assessment System (WSAS), which includes the WKCE and WAA, to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 10 in math and reading, and in grades 4, 8 and 10 in language arts, science and social studies. The WSAS is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Wisconsin. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level. In private schools, only voucher program participants are tested.

See Wisconsin's state standards

Source: Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction

Math

All Students80%
Female75%
Male83%
Black, not of Hispanic originn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic63%
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White, not of Hispanic origin84%
Economically disadvantaged82%
Not economically disadvantaged79%
Students with disabilities50%
Non-disabled95%
English learnersn/a
Proficient in English80%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant80%

Reading

All Students77%
Female75%
Male78%
Black, not of Hispanic originn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic63%
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White, not of Hispanic origin77%
Economically disadvantaged81%
Not economically disadvantaged71%
Students with disabilities50%
Non-disabled90%
English learnersn/a
Proficient in English77%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant77%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Wisconsin used the Wisconsin Student Assessment System (WSAS), which includes the WKCE and WAA, to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 10 in math and reading, and in grades 4, 8 and 10 in language arts, science and social studies. The WSAS is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Wisconsin. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level. In private schools, only voucher program participants are tested.

The different student groups are identified by the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction. If there are fewer than 5 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group. Subgroup scores for each school are only reported for students who were enrolled as of the fall enrollment count. The All students score includes results for all students who took the test, regardless of when they first enrolled in the school.

See Wisconsin's state standards

Source: Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction

Language Arts

All Students59%
Female77%
Male42%
Black, not of Hispanic originn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic50%
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White, not of Hispanic origin50%
Economically disadvantaged53%
Not economically disadvantaged65%
Students with disabilities10%
Non-disabled88%
English learnersn/a
Proficient in English59%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant59%

Math

All Students60%
Female69%
Male50%
Black, not of Hispanic originn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic38%
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White, not of Hispanic origin59%
Economically disadvantaged46%
Not economically disadvantaged72%
Students with disabilities20%
Non-disabled82%
English learnersn/a
Proficient in English60%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant60%

Reading

All Students70%
Female85%
Male57%
Black, not of Hispanic originn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic50%
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White, not of Hispanic origin75%
Economically disadvantaged54%
Not economically disadvantaged86%
Students with disabilities30%
Non-disabled94%
English learnersn/a
Proficient in English70%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant70%

Science

All Students55%
Female70%
Male43%
Black, not of Hispanic originn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic38%
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White, not of Hispanic origin50%
Economically disadvantaged46%
Not economically disadvantaged64%
Students with disabilities10%
Non-disabled83%
English learnersn/a
Proficient in English55%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant55%

Social Studies

All Students67%
Female77%
Male57%
Black, not of Hispanic originn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic51%
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White, not of Hispanic origin67%
Economically disadvantaged54%
Not economically disadvantaged78%
Students with disabilities30%
Non-disabled88%
English learnersn/a
Proficient in English67%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant67%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Wisconsin used the Wisconsin Student Assessment System (WSAS), which includes the WKCE and WAA, to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 10 in math and reading, and in grades 4, 8 and 10 in language arts, science and social studies. The WSAS is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Wisconsin. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level. In private schools, only voucher program participants are tested.

The different student groups are identified by the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction. If there are fewer than 5 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group. Subgroup scores for each school are only reported for students who were enrolled as of the fall enrollment count. The All students score includes results for all students who took the test, regardless of when they first enrolled in the school.

See Wisconsin's state standards

Source: Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction

Math

All Students88%
Female84%
Male92%
Black, not of Hispanic originn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White, not of Hispanic origin93%
Economically disadvantaged82%
Not economically disadvantaged93%
Students with disabilities72%
Non-disabled94%
English learnersn/a
Proficient in English88%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant88%

Reading

All Students80%
Female93%
Male66%
Black, not of Hispanic originn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White, not of Hispanic origin87%
Economically disadvantaged73%
Not economically disadvantaged86%
Students with disabilities29%
Non-disabled100%
English learnersn/a
Proficient in English80%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant80%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Wisconsin used the Wisconsin Student Assessment System (WSAS), which includes the WKCE and WAA, to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 10 in math and reading, and in grades 4, 8 and 10 in language arts, science and social studies. The WSAS is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Wisconsin. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level. In private schools, only voucher program participants are tested.

The different student groups are identified by the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction. If there are fewer than 5 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group. Subgroup scores for each school are only reported for students who were enrolled as of the fall enrollment count. The All students score includes results for all students who took the test, regardless of when they first enrolled in the school.

See Wisconsin's state standards

Source: Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction

Math

All Students50%
Female63%
Male43%
Black, not of Hispanic originn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White, not of Hispanic origin62%
Economically disadvantaged35%
Not economically disadvantaged80%
Students with disabilities7%
Non-disabled94%
English learnersn/a
Proficient in Englishn/a
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant50%

Reading

All Students70%
Female82%
Male63%
Black, not of Hispanic originn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White, not of Hispanic origin81%
Economically disadvantaged55%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Students with disabilities40%
Non-disabled100%
English learnersn/a
Proficient in Englishn/a
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant70%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Wisconsin used the Wisconsin Student Assessment System (WSAS), which includes the WKCE and WAA, to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 10 in math and reading, and in grades 4, 8 and 10 in language arts, science and social studies. The WSAS is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Wisconsin. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level. In private schools, only voucher program participants are tested.

The different student groups are identified by the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction. If there are fewer than 5 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group. Subgroup scores for each school are only reported for students who were enrolled as of the fall enrollment count. The All students score includes results for all students who took the test, regardless of when they first enrolled in the school.

See Wisconsin's state standards

Source: Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction

Math

All Students58%
Female55%
Male60%
Black, not of Hispanic originn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White, not of Hispanic origin55%
Economically disadvantaged51%
Not economically disadvantaged69%
Students with disabilities0%
Non-disabled83%
English learnersn/a
Proficient in Englishn/a
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant58%

Reading

All Students68%
Female75%
Male60%
Black, not of Hispanic originn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White, not of Hispanic origin65%
Economically disadvantaged66%
Not economically disadvantaged69%
Students with disabilities8%
Non-disabled93%
English learnersn/a
Proficient in Englishn/a
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant68%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Wisconsin used the Wisconsin Student Assessment System (WSAS), which includes the WKCE and WAA, to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 10 in math and reading, and in grades 4, 8 and 10 in language arts, science and social studies. The WSAS is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Wisconsin. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level. In private schools, only voucher program participants are tested.

The different student groups are identified by the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction. If there are fewer than 5 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group. Subgroup scores for each school are only reported for students who were enrolled as of the fall enrollment count. The All students score includes results for all students who took the test, regardless of when they first enrolled in the school.

See Wisconsin's state standards

Source: Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction

Language Arts

All Students48%
Female58%
Male42%
Black, not of Hispanic originn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White, not of Hispanic origin44%
Economically disadvantaged27%
Not economically disadvantaged66%
Students with disabilities0%
Non-disabled67%
English learnersn/a
Proficient in Englishn/a
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant48%

Math

All Students70%
Female85%
Male58%
Black, not of Hispanic originn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White, not of Hispanic origin66%
Economically disadvantaged60%
Not economically disadvantaged78%
Students with disabilities22%
Non-disabled88%
English learnersn/a
Proficient in Englishn/a
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant70%

Reading

All Students78%
Female79%
Male79%
Black, not of Hispanic originn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White, not of Hispanic origin78%
Economically disadvantaged67%
Not economically disadvantaged89%
Students with disabilities33%
Non-disabled96%
English learnersn/a
Proficient in Englishn/a
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant78%

Science

All Students69%
Female72%
Male68%
Black, not of Hispanic originn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White, not of Hispanic origin66%
Economically disadvantaged60%
Not economically disadvantaged77%
Students with disabilities0%
Non-disabled96%
English learnersn/a
Proficient in Englishn/a
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant69%

Social Studies

All Students76%
Female79%
Male74%
Black, not of Hispanic originn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White, not of Hispanic origin78%
Economically disadvantaged73%
Not economically disadvantaged77%
Students with disabilities33%
Non-disabled91%
English learnersn/a
Proficient in Englishn/a
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant76%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Wisconsin used the Wisconsin Student Assessment System (WSAS), which includes the WKCE and WAA, to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 10 in math and reading, and in grades 4, 8 and 10 in language arts, science and social studies. The WSAS is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Wisconsin. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level. In private schools, only voucher program participants are tested.

The different student groups are identified by the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction. If there are fewer than 5 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group. Subgroup scores for each school are only reported for students who were enrolled as of the fall enrollment count. The All students score includes results for all students who took the test, regardless of when they first enrolled in the school.

See Wisconsin's state standards

Source: Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction

GreatSchools Rating

What makes up this rating?

Academic rating
4 / 10
Climate rating
9 / 10

This school's GreatSchools Rating is based on academics (90%) and climate (10%). The academic rating measures students' test scores, academic growth and college readiness. The climate rating measures safety, cleanliness, parent involvement and more.

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Academic rating

The academic rating is made up of equally-weighted parts: students' test scores, their academic growth (for elementary and middle schools) and their readiness for college (for high schools). The graphs below compare this school's results in each area to other schools in the city and state.
Overall academic rating

4

Average

Test score rating 2012*
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City
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Student growth rating 2012**
This school
City
State
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This school
Reading growth
Below average
Math growth
Average

*Test scores are based on the 2012 WSAS results from the state of Wisconsin.

**The academic growth rating measures how schools affect student test score improvement over time in reading and math. This data is from 2012 and is provided by the Value-Added Research Center and Milwaukee Public Schools. Private school growth data is not included in the rating because it is not comparable with public school results.

Climate ratings

This rating encompasses five elements of school climate: safety and cleanliness, respect and relationships, expectations for students, teacher collaboration and support, and parent involvement. This school's climate ratings are the result of GreatSchools' analysis of teacher survey data from the Spring 2012 School Climate Survey developed by Milwaukee Public Schools.

Overall climate rating

9

Above average
Based on 19 teacher
responses

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Keeping things safe, clean, and orderly.

This rating evaluates a school's environment, based on its safety, order, cleanliness and more. More highly rated schools have well-kept facilities and a safe environment conducive to learning. Schools rated poorly may have a chaotic environment, conflicts among students or even theft or violence.


Creating healthy, respectful relationships.

This rating measures whether the school has a positive learning environment and cultivates an atmosphere of respect. At a school with a higher rating, it's more likely that the school's culture celebrates hard work and learning, students treat their peers and teachers with respect and class lessons reinforce character strengths such as kindness and tolerance. A school with a lower rating may have a weaker learning environment or allow disrespectful behavior.


Promoting high academic expectations for all students.

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Supporting its teachers.

This rating indicates how teachers feel about their school's professional environment. At a highly rated school, teachers are more likely to work well together, learn from one another, have opportunities for professional development and feel supported by the administration. At a school with lower ratings, teachers may not interact much, feel appreciated or have much input in school decisions and policies.


Informing and including families.

This rating reflects how much communication parents can expect from this school. A highly rated school is more likely to have regular communication (e.g. newsletters, emails, and meetings) between administrators, teachers and parents. This may include information about student progress, homework help and volunteer opportunities. At lower-rated schools, parents may not get regular updates and may feel less welcome at school.

Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White, not Hispanic 54% 74%
Hispanic 30% 10%
Black, not Hispanic 9% 10%
Asian 5% 4%
American Indian/Alaskan Native 1% 1%
Multiracial 1% 2%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander N/A 0%
Source: WI Dept. of Public Instruction, 2011-2012

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Limited English proficient 3%N/A6%
Disabled students 27%N/A14%
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 52%N/A39%
Source: WI Dept. of Public Instruction, 2010-2011

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 16N/A15
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Teacher resources

School leader's name Jennifer L Doucette
Foreign languages spoken by school staff Spanish
Read more about programs at this school
Source: Manually entered by a school official.

Awards

Academic awards received in the past 3 years
  • New Wisconsin Promise School of Recognition 05, 06, 07 (2007)
  • Governors Health Award-Gold Level 07, 08 (2008)

Special education / special needs

Level of special education programming offered
  • Intensive - the school offers a full program for many needs and/or offers at least one very comprehensive program for very challenging needs such as autism or complete visual impairment
Specialized programs for specific types of special education students
  • Other health impairments
  • Specific learning disabilities
  • Speech and language impairments
  • Visual impairments
Clubs
  • Special olympics

Arts & music

Music
  • Band

Language learning

Foreign languages spoken by staff
  • Spanish

Health & athletics

Clubs
  • Special olympics
School leaders can update this information here.

School basics

School start time
  • 7:45
School end time
  • 2:30
Before school or after school care / program onsite
  • Before school
  • After school
School Leader's name
  • Jennifer L. Doucette
Best ways for parents to contact the school
  • Email
  • Phone
Age at which early childhood or Pre-K program begins
  • 4 years old
Fax number
  • (414) 304-6315

Programs

Specific academic themes or areas of focus

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  • None
Level of special education programming offered
  • Intensive - the school offers a full program for many needs and/or offers at least one very comprehensive program for very challenging needs such as autism or complete visual impairment
Specialized programs for specific types of special education students
  • Other health impairments
  • Specific learning disabilities
  • Speech and language impairments
  • Visual impairments
Level of ESL/ELL programming offered
  • None

Resources

Foreign languages spoken by staff
  • Spanish
Transportation provided for students by the school / district
School leaders can update this information here.

Sports

Boys sports
  • Basketball
  • Cheerleading
  • Flag football
  • Football
  • T-ball
  • Track
  • Volleyball
Girls sports
  • Basketball
  • Cheerleading
  • Flag football
  • T-ball
  • Track
  • Volleyball

Arts & music

Music
  • Band

Student clubs

Clubs (distinct from courses)
  • Book/reading club
  • Special olympics
  • Student council/government
School leaders can update this information here.

School culture

Dress Code
  • Dress code
Parent involvement
  • Family orientation night, parent teacher conferences (fall and spring), pto, school governance council
More from this school
  • Parent Teacher conference data shows that at least 70% of Cooper parents participate in Parent-Teacher conferences held in Fall and Spring.
School leaders can update this information here.

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5143 S 21st St
Milwaukee, WI 53221
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Phone: (414) 304-6300

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