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Enrollment
901
Middle
DISTRICT 879 · STATE 643
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·LUBBOCK-COOPER ISD·NCES 481518001025
Lubbock-Cooper Middle School
16310 LOOP 493, LUBBOCK, TX 79423 · (806) 993-2331 · Lubbock County
GRADES 06–08MIDDLE41-RURALREGULAR SCHOOL901 STUDENTS
B
allk12 Grade
Scored higher than 59% of Texas public middle schools
- B+Test scores Share of students meeting the state standard in reading, math, and other tested subjects, 2023-24 and 2024-25.
- CBeats expectations How far test scores land above or below what the share of low-income students predicts for a school in this state.
- AThree-year trend Change in reading and math proficiency over the last three test years.
Grades compare a school only with schools in the same state, because every state gives its own test. How grades work · Top-graded Texas public middle schools
Student : Teacher
13.4:1
67 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 12.8:1 · STATE 14.4:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
31%
282 students
DISTRICT 30% · STATE 65%
Community
1
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other middle schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Grade 6 | 291 | 32% |
| Grade 7 | 299 | 33% |
| Grade 8 | 311 | 35% |
Student demographics
55%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 57% · STATE 63% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Test scores
STAAR 2025-26 . % Meets Grade Level or AboveReading
65.0%
TX avg 54.5% . +47.0pp since 2020
Mathematics
52.0%
TX avg 45.3% . +25.0pp since 2020
What this means: On the STAAR, Texas's statewide test, about 65 of every 100 students at this school read at grade level and about 52 of 100 do math at grade level. Across all Texas schools, those numbers are about 55 and 45. Reading scores are up about 47 points since 2020, while math scores are up about 25 points.
Performance levels, 2025-26
| Subject | Masters Grade Level | Meets Grade Level | Approaches Grade Level | Did Not Meet Grade Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 33.0% | 32.0% | 21.0% | 14.0% |
| Mathematics | 19.0% | 33.0% | 26.0% | 22.0% |
Share of tested students at each STAAR level. Each student counts in one level, so a row adds to about 100%.
STAAR results by year
| School year | Reading | Mathematics |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 65.0% | 52.0% |
| 2024-25 | 64.0% | 49.0% |
| 2023-24 | 60.0% | 46.0% |
| 2022-23 | 37.0% | 34.0% |
| 2021-22 | 38.0% | 26.0% |
| 2020-21 | 18.0% | 27.0% |
% Meets Grade Level or Above, all students and all tested grades.
Source: STAAR. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →
BeatsExpectations
Demographically-adjusted score · methodologyTier
AS EXPECTED
Performing as predicted given the school's student profile
Actual proficiency
51.5%
composite math + reading, all grades
Predicted
60.3%
based on TX schools with similar FRL share
Beats by
-8.8pp
below demographic expectation
What this means: About 51% of students here test proficient in math and reading, compared with the roughly 60% typical for Texas schools with a similar share of low-income students. BeatsExpectations measures results against demographically similar schools rather than by raw scores, and this school falls within the typical range, neither among Texas's top nor bottom 10%.
BeatsExpectations runs a per-state regression of proficiency on free/reduced-lunch share, then scores each school by residual. How this is calculated →
Schools most like Lubbock-Cooper Middle School
Lubbock-Cooper Middle School's state test result (51.5% proficient) is higher than 1 of the 5 schools below with a result.
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lubbock-Cooper Middle School this school | 901 | 31.3% | 51.5% |
| Oakrun Middle School NEW BRAUNFELS | 1,013 | 31.9% | 52.5% |
| Barbers Hill Int South MONT BELVIEU | 972 | 32.4% | 67.3% |
| Church Hill Middle School NEW BRAUNFELS | 780 | 28.3% | 60.2% |
| Bear Branch Junior High School MAGNOLIA | 1,119 | 33.2% | 54.2% |
| Bailey Middle School AUSTIN | 785 | 34.1% | 47.0% |
Matched among Texas middle schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where Lubbock-Cooper Middle School ranks
Among middle schools| Measure | This school | In Texas | In Lubbock County |
|---|---|---|---|
| State test proficiency ranked highest first | 51.5% | #455 of 1,635 | #7 of 20 |
| Math proficiency ranked highest first | 52.0% | #487 of 1,670 ▲ 51 | #5 of 20 ▲ 2 |
| Reading proficiency ranked highest first | 65.0% | #397 of 1,670 ▲ 13 | #7 of 20 no change |
| 3-year test score change ranked biggest gain first | +23.0pp | #198 of 1,570 | #5 of 18 |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 901 | #398 of 1,749 | #1 of 22 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 13.4:1 | #439 of 1,542 | #13 of 20 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 54.9% | #718 of 1,543 | #13 of 20 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 31.3% | #1,434 of 1,648 | #17 of 20 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked fastest growth first | +60.9% | #29 of 437 | N/A |
Ranked against other public middle schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
901
+169 (+23%) vs 2020
+140% since 1990-91, when it was 375
Student : Teacher
13.4:1
was 13.3:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 901 | 67.4 | 13.4:1 | 31% (282) |
| 2023-24 | 971 | 66.6 | 14.6:1 | 36% (354) |
| 2022-23 | 914 | 65.2 | 14.0:1 | 37% (335) |
| 2020-21 | 732 | 55 | 13.3:1 | 37% (274) |
| 2017-18 | 560 | 42.6 | 13.2:1 | 37% (206) |
| 2015-16 | 555 | 41 | 13.5:1 | 44% (246) |
| 2010-11 | 879 | 54 | 16.3:1 | 42% (365) |
| 2000-01 | 495 | 35 | 14.1:1 | 38% (186) |
| 1990-91 | 375 | 19 | 19.7:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Lubbock-Cooper Middle School.
Since 2017-18: students up 61% (560 to 901); teachers up 58% (42.6 to 67.4).
About Lubbock-Cooper Middle School
The public middle school Lubbock-Cooper Middle School is located in LUBBOCK, Texas. Its enrollment is 901 students, spread over grades 6 through 8. That compares with an average of about 643 students for middle schools in Texas.
Besides Lubbock-Cooper Middle School, LUBBOCK-COOPER ISD runs 9 other schools. The district enrolls 8,030 students.
More than half of the students at Lubbock-Cooper Middle School are White (53%). Beyond that, enrollment is 41% Hispanic, 2% Black, and 2% multiracial. In Lubbock County overall, about 63% of residents are White. Measured by the diversity index, the student body scores 55%.
Staffing at Lubbock-Cooper Middle School comes to 67.4 full-time-equivalent teachers, or 13.4:1. By comparison, the average for middle schools in Texas is 14.4:1. Lubbock-Cooper Middle School counts 31% of students as eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. The gap from the 57% average for public schools in Lubbock County is 26 points.
Among Texas public middle schools, Lubbock-Cooper Middle School outscored 59%, which works out to a B on the allk12 Grade.
The school's average proficiency rate across its state test results is 51.5%. For its free or reduced-price lunch share, the predicted value is 60.3%.
For Lubbock County, Census Bureau data show median household income comes to about $64,155, about 33% of adults have at least a bachelor's degree, and roughly 11% of residents are in poverty. There are 110 public schools in the county, enrolling about 52,301, Lubbock-Cooper Middle School among them.
Lubbock-Cooper South Elementary School, about 0.2 miles away, is the closest public school. A five-mile radius around the school includes at least 8 other public schools. Of the 8 nearby schools with scores, including this one, Lubbock-Cooper Middle School is 7th on average proficiency.
Locale: Rural: Fringe. In NCES terms, the school is in rural territory close to an urban area.
In 2024-25, the school enrolled 901, up from 732 in 2020-21.
Anyone can start a thread about open houses, carpools, and field trips at Lubbock-Cooper Middle School. Parents, students, alumni, and staff are welcome to post.
Lubbock County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
318,884
Census ACS
Median income
$64,155
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
33%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
11%
Below federal line
Schools in county
110
52,301 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in LUBBOCK-COOPER ISD
- Lubbock-Cooper High SchoolHigh · 1,856 students
- Lubbock-Cooper East Elementary SchoolElementary · 857 students
- Lubbock-Cooper Laura Bush Middle SchoolMiddle · 857 students
- Lubbock-Cooper North Elementary SchoolElementary · 826 students
- Lubbock-Cooper Central Elementary SchoolElementary · 763 students
- Lubbock-Cooper South Elementary SchoolElementary · 708 students
Other schools in LUBBOCK
- Monterey High SchoolHigh · 2,117 students
- Lubbock High SchoolHigh · 1,927 students
- Coronado High SchoolHigh · 1,878 students
- Lubbock-Cooper High SchoolHigh · 1,856 students
- Lubbock-Cooper East Elementary SchoolElementary · 857 students
- Lubbock-Cooper Laura Bush Middle SchoolMiddle · 857 students
Nearby schools
- Lubbock-Cooper South Elementary School0.2 mi · 708
- Lubbock-Cooper High School0.3 mi · 1,856
- Lubbock-Cooper East Elementary School2.5 mi · 857
- Lubbock-Cooper Central Elementary School3.8 mi · 763
- Lubbock-Cooper New Hope Academy3.9 mi · 67
- Lubbock-Cooper Laura Bush Middle School3.9 mi · 857
Frequently asked questions
About Lubbock-Cooper Middle SchoolWhat is the total enrollment at Lubbock-Cooper Middle School?
Lubbock-Cooper Middle School enrolls approximately 901 students in grades 06-08.
Is Lubbock-Cooper Middle School an elementary, middle, or high school?
Lubbock-Cooper Middle School is a middle school covering grades 06-08.
How many students per teacher at Lubbock-Cooper Middle School?
Approximately 13.4:1 students per teacher at Lubbock-Cooper Middle School.
How diverse is Lubbock-Cooper Middle School?
Lubbock-Cooper Middle School reports a student body of 53% White, 41% Hispanic, 2% Black, 1% Asian, 2% Two or more.
Who oversees Lubbock-Cooper Middle School?
Lubbock-Cooper Middle School is overseen by LUBBOCK-COOPER ISD in Lubbock County.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.