Very Good
#432 of 3,192 schools in MI
Top 14% in state
Cooley Elementary School
Elementary School · Waterford School District · Waterford, MI
A Waterford School District elementary school where students score 11 points above what's typical for similar communities.
2000 HIGHFIELD RD, Waterford, MI 48329
- Math 51% vs MI 37% (2022)
- Reading 58% vs MI 43% (2022)
- 16.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Cooley Elementary School score 54% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 43%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 37 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 55% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 53% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 62% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 34 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
49.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Cooley Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 6Car-Dependent
- Bike 24Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low7/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$85,777
Median home value
$245,800
Median rent
$1,323/mo
College educated
29.2%
Homeownership
89.9%
Poverty rate
5.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48329; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Riverside Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.4 | PK–5 | 1.2 mi | 306 | Compare → |
| Grayson ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | K–5 | 1.7 mi | 459 | Compare → |
| Childrens Village SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.7 | K–12 | 1.9 mi | 77 | Compare → |
| Waterford Montessori AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.5 | K–8 | 1.9 mi | 217 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Waterford School District
- Schools in district
- 17
- Rank in district
- #1 of 16
- District spending per student
- $18,194NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 8.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Cooley Elementary School is listed in Waterford School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Cooley Elementary School
Cooley Elementary School is a public elementary school in Waterford, MI, part of Waterford School District, serving approximately 371 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 16.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 out of 10 and ranks #432 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Cooley Elementary School
What grades does Cooley Elementary School serve?
Cooley Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Cooley Elementary School?
Cooley Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 371 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cooley Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Cooley Elementary School is 16.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Cooley Elementary School rank in MI?
Cooley Elementary School ranks #432 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Cooley Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Cooley Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Cooley Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Cooley Elementary School has 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Cooley Elementary School a charter school?
No, Cooley Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Cooley Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Cooley Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Cooley Elementary School?
49.6% of students at Cooley Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 371
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 23
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Oakland County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 23.2%
- Phone
- (248) 673-0300
- Area population (ZIP 48329)
- 24,022
- Area average commute
- 27.7 min
- Area median age
- 44.2
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 48329; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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