Cope Middle School

Cope Middle School serves 847 students in grades 6-8 in Bossier City, Louisiana, maintaining a manageable 17.3:1 student-teacher ratio with 49 full-time equivalent teachers. The school demonstrates strong academic performance, earning a 7.2 out of 10 rating from MySchoolScout and ranking #212 out of 1,290 Louisiana schools, placing it in the 84th percentile statewide. Students at Cope Middle School show solid achievement across core subjects, with 60% performing proficiently or above in English Language Arts and Reading, while 51% meet or exceed proficiency standards in mathematics.

This consistent performance across both areas reflects the school's balanced approach to middle-grade education during these crucial transitional years. The school draws from a stable community where the median household income reaches $65,463 and median home values sit at $256,700. About 31% of local residents hold bachelor's degrees or higher, creating an environment that values education.

With a poverty rate of 17.9% in the surrounding area, Cope Middle School serves a diverse student body with varying socioeconomic backgrounds. Located on Shed Road in this small city setting, Cope Middle School operates within a community of over 42,000 residents, providing students with both suburban stability and access to broader educational and cultural opportunities throughout the Bossier Parish area.