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#891 of 1,750 schools in OK

Cooper MS

Middle School · Putnam City · Oklahoma City, OK

A Putnam City middle school serving grades 6th – 8th.

8001 River Bend Boulevard, Oklahoma City, OK 73132

  • Math 17% proficient (2025)
  • Reading 21% proficient (2025)
  • 13.8:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress7.8Very Good40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data16
Annual Change-5.62 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics6.0Average35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency17% (2025 OSTP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency20% (2025 OSTP)
Overall Proficiency19% (2025 OSTP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)18% (model expectation from 2025 OSTP)
vs. Expected+0.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile43th
Resources & Environment3.5Needs Improvement25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio13.8:1
District spending per student$10,727
Chronic Absenteeism57.9%

Students at Cooper MS score 18% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 18%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 OSTP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. OK average.

Math Proficiency17%(2025 OSTP)
School
State
Not reported(2025 OSTP)
ELA Proficiency21%(2025 OSTP)
School
State
Not reported(2025 OSTP)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 48 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 19% recently.

Show all 16 years
2009
Math
69%
ELA
64%
2010
Math
68%
ELA
66%
2011
Math
69%
ELA
63%
2012
Math
66%
ELA
62%
2013
Math
61%
ELA
65%
2014
Math
67%
ELA
71%
2015
Math
73%
ELA
71%
2016
Math
31%
ELA
40%
2017
Math
26%
ELA
35%
2018
Math
21%
ELA
34%
2019
Math
21%
ELA
34%
2020*
Math
12%
ELA
18%
2021*
Math
12%
ELA
18%
2022
Math
11%
ELA
15%
2024
Math
19%
ELA
30%
2025
Math
17%
ELA
21%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 34% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 39% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 48 test records from OK state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

85.7%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Cooper MS sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Oklahoma City map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 7Car-Dependent
  • Transit 0Minimal Transit
  • Bike 43Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High3,586/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Oklahoma City), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$58,750

Median home value

$200,500

Median rent

$1,058/mo

College educated

31.5%

Homeownership

52.8%

Poverty rate

11.2%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 73132; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Bethany MSEnrollment path unverified7.46–82.3 mi367Compare →
Hefner MSEnrollment path unverified6.06–82.3 mi891Compare →
Dove Science Academy MSCharter · enrollment unverified8.36–82.6 mi302Compare →
James L. Capps MSEnrollment path unverified5.56–83.2 mi943Compare →

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.

Putnam City

Schools in district
26
Rank in district
#7 of 26
District spending per student
$10,727NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
23.2%Census SAIPE · 2024

Cooper MS is listed in PUTNAM CITY; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Cooper MS

Cooper MS is a public middle school in Oklahoma City, OK, part of Putnam City, serving approximately 551 students in grades 6th-8th with a 13.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10 and ranks #891 of 1,750 schools in OK. State assessment records show 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Cooper MS

What grades does Cooper MS serve?

Cooper MS serves students in grades 6th through 8th.

How many students attend Cooper MS?

Cooper MS has an enrollment of approximately 551 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Cooper MS?

The student-teacher ratio at Cooper MS is 13.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Cooper MS rank in OK?

Cooper MS ranks #891 of 1,750 schools in OK.

What is Cooper MS's MySchoolScout rating?

Cooper MS has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 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 Cooper MS?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Cooper MS has 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Cooper MS a charter school?

No, Cooper MS is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Cooper MS a Title I school?

No, Cooper MS is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Cooper MS?

85.7% of students at Cooper MS 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
6th – 8th
Enrollment
551
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
40
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Oklahoma County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
57.9%
Area population (ZIP 73132)
27,768
Area average commute
26 min
Area median age
35.4
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 · 2025 OSTP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 OSTP. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2025 OSTP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 OSTP. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
State assessments · 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 73132; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24

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