Copperas Cove ISD School District
School District · Copperas Cove, Texas
Avg Rating
6.1
out of 10
Schools
11
6 elem, 2 mid, 2 high
Enrollment
7,959
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.7:1
Avg Rating
6.1
out of 10
Schools
11
6 elem, 2 mid, 2 high
Enrollment
7,959
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.7:1
How this district compares
Texas rank
#572 of 900
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.2
below Texas avg
Per-pupil spending
$12,315
$653 vs Texas median
District size
7,959 students
Much larger than Texas median
The short answer
Copperas Cove ISD ranks #572 of 900 Texas districts by overall school rating. Copperas Cove ISD's schools with real test data average 6.1/10 across 11 schools. Its top-rated schools are Martin Walker EL (8.7/10), J L Williams/lovett Ledger EL (7.6/10), and C R Clements/hollie Parsons EL (7.4/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 8.7/10 despite 62% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 2.6 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Copperas Cove ISD schools.
STAAR proficiency rose +5.7 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Copperas Cove ISD schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Copperas Cove ISD
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (11 of 11). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Martin Walker EL | 8.7 / 10 |
| 2 | J L Williams/lovett Ledger EL | 7.6 / 10 |
| 3 | C R Clements/hollie Parsons EL | 7.4 / 10 |
| 4 | Fairview/miss Jewell EL | 6.9 / 10 |
| 5 | Mae Stevens Early Learning Academy | 6.3 / 10 |
| 6 | House Creek EL | 6.2 / 10 |
| 7 | Copperas Cove J H | 5.7 / 10 |
| 8 | S C Lee J H | 5.3 / 10 |
| 9 | Copperas Cove H S | 5.2 / 10 |
| 10 | Hettie Halstead EL | 4.8 / 10 |
See all 11 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Copperas Cove ISD
Copperas Cove ISD is a Copperas Cove, Texas school district serving 11 schools.The district educates 7,959 students with a student-teacher ratio of 13.7:1. District-level spending was $12,315 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 6.1/10, Copperas Cove ISD demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Martin Walker EL, which has a composite score of 8.7/10.
In standardized testing, Copperas Cove ISD students show an average math proficiency of 61.2% and ELA proficiency of 63.4%.
The district includes 6 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 2 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Copperas Cove ISD, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Copperas Cove ISD with test data.
Schools in Copperas Cove ISD
11 schoolsElementary Schools6
Middle Schools2
High Schools2
Other Schools1
District Details
- State
- Texas
- City
- Copperas Cove
- Total Enrollment
- 7,959
- Teachers (FTE)
- 581
- District spending per student
- $12,315NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 19.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Copperas Cove ISD?
Copperas Cove ISD has 11 schools in total — 6 elementary, 2 middle, and 2 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Copperas Cove ISD?
The average composite rating for Copperas Cove ISD is 6.1/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the district spending per student in Copperas Cove ISD?
Copperas Cove ISD's district-level spending was $12,315 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Copperas Cove ISD?
The average student-teacher ratio in Copperas Cove ISD is 13.7:1.
What is the top-rated school in Copperas Cove ISD?
Martin Walker EL is the highest-rated school in Copperas Cove ISD with a composite score of 8.7/10.
What are the test scores in Copperas Cove ISD?
Across schools in Copperas Cove ISD with test data, the average math proficiency is 61.2% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 63.4%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Copperas Cove ISD compare to other districts in Texas?
Copperas Cove ISD has an average school rating of 6.1/10 across 11 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Texas by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 6.1/10
- Math Proficiency
- 61.2%
- ELA Proficiency
- 63.4%
How we rate schools
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Texas Education Agency, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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