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Cooley Middle School
PublicMiddleGrades 6–8
1100 S Recker Rd, Gilbert, AZ 85296 · (480) 279-8300 · Part of Higley Unified District
Students
795
Students per teacher
15:1
Setting
City
Grades
6–8
What stands out about Cooley Middle School
- School Grade A−: near the top of Arizona’s public schools
- Math proficiency 20 pts above the state
- Reading / language arts 6 pts above the state
- Enrollment down 10.7% since 2020
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency51%
State average 31.2%
Reading / language arts44%
State average 38.5%
Location
Directions ↗
1100 S Recker Rd, Gilbert
Students
Enrollment by grade
Grade 7389
Grade 8406
Enrollment over time
890’20
876’21
873’22
850’23
795’24
Down 10.7% since 2020.
Who goes here
White 53%Hispanic 26%Black 8%Two or more races 7%Asian 4%Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander 1%American Indian/Alaska Native <1%
As reported to NCES, share of students with a reported race or ethnicity.
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School facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024-2025 school year. Scores: EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results. Neighbor ratings are opinions, not an official measure of school quality.