Needs Improvement
#2680 of 2,846 schools in PA
Cooke Jay MS
Elementary School · Philadelphia City SD
1300 W Louden St, Philadelphia, PA 19141
Enrollment
397
Student-Teacher
8.4:1
Score
3.4
Grades
Kindergarten – 8th
Enrollment
397
Student-Teacher
8.4:1
Score
3.4
Grades
Kindergarten – 8th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
Pennsylvania schools
#2,680 of 2,846
In Philadelphia
#249 of 300
public schools
In district
#188 of 218
Philadelphia City SD
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About Cooke Jay MS
Cooke Jay MS is a public elementary school in Philadelphia, PA, part of Philadelphia City SD. Cooke Jay MS serves approximately 397 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-8th, and has a 8.4:1 student-teacher ratio. Cooke Jay MS has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.4 out of 10 and ranks #2,680 of 2,846 schools in PA.
Structured state assessment records for Cooke Jay MS show 16% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 20% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
- This school 3.4 · Needs Improvement
- District avg 4.7
- PA avg 6.4
What Parents Should Know
At 8.4:1 students to teachers, Cooke Jay MS sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
38% of students at Cooke Jay MS were chronically absent in the 2022-23 school year, above the national average. Chronic absenteeism means missing 15 or more school days, and at high rates it drags on classroom pacing for everyone. Ask what the school does to help families get kids to class consistently.
Score Breakdown
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Cooke Jay MS — Students at Cooke Jay MS score 10% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
100%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores PA PSSA (2023-24)
Based on 42 test records from PA state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
↓ DecliningAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 3.4/10.
How Cooke Jay MS Compares
See how Cooke Jay MS performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
1300 W Louden St, Philadelphia, PA 19141
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Cooke Jay MS may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. LOGAN HOPE SCHOOL (rated 7.7/10, 0.2 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is Mastery Prep Elementary CS (rated 6.0/10, 1.0 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, HUNTING PARK CHRISTIAN ACADEMY (rated 5.9/10, 0.7 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Philadelphia, see our Philadelphia schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 0.9 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| LOGAN HOPE SCHOOL Philadelphia | 0.2 mi | 7.7 |
| Logan James Sch Philadelphia | 0.5 mi | 5.8 |
| Lindley Academy CS at Birney Philadelphia | 0.5 mi | 4.7 |
| HUNTING PARK CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Philadelphia | 0.7 mi | 5.9 |
| Widener Memorial Sch Philadelphia | 0.8 mi | 3.1 |
| LITTLE FLOWER CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL FOR GIRLS Philadelphia | 0.9 mi | 5.6 |
| Marshall Thurgood Philadelphia | 0.7 mi | 4.2 |
| Central HS Philadelphia | 0.8 mi | 8.3 |
| VOCATIO CAREER PREP HIGH SCHOOL Philadelphia | 0.8 mi | — |
| Girls HS Philadelphia | 0.9 mi | 7.6 |
| Steel Edward Sch Philadelphia | 0.8 mi | 3.8 |
| Cayuga School Philadelphia | 0.8 mi | 4.4 |
| McClure Alexander K Sch Philadelphia | 0.9 mi | 2.1 |
| Multicultural Academy CS Philadelphia | 1.0 mi | 6.7 |
| Mastery CS-Gratz Campus Phialdelphia | 0.9 mi | 5.0 |
| Esperanza Cyber CS Philadelphia | 0.9 mi | 4.1 |
| Mastery Prep Elementary CS Philadelphia | 1.0 mi | 6.0 |
| Howe Julia Ward Sch Philadelphia | 1.1 mi | 5.3 |
| Esperanza Academy CS Philadelphia | 1.0 mi | 4.1 |
| Morrison Andrew J Sch Philadelphia | 0.9 mi | 3.7 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 19141 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$42,461
Median Home Value
$143,400
Median Rent
$1,009/mo
Population
33,832
College Educated
16.4%
Homeownership
51.8%
Avg Commute
33.1 min
Poverty Rate
28.6%
Median Age
37.3
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| Crossan Kennedy C Sch Philadelphia, PA | 3.4 |
| East Fallowfield El Sch East Fallowfield, PA | 3.4 |
| Hunter William H Sch Philadelphia, PA | 3.4 |
| McCloskey John F Sch Philadelphia, PA | 3.4 |
| Munoz-Marin Luis Philadelphia, PA | 3.4 |
| Ritter El Sch Allentown, PA | 3.4 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Cooke Jay MS
What grades does Cooke Jay MS serve?
Cooke Jay MS serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Cooke Jay MS?
Cooke Jay MS has an enrollment of approximately 397 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cooke Jay MS?
The student-teacher ratio at Cooke Jay MS is 8.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Cooke Jay MS rank in PA?
Cooke Jay MS ranks #2,680 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Cooke Jay MS's MySchoolScout rating?
Cooke Jay MS has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.4 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 Cooke Jay MS?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Cooke Jay MS has 16% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 20% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Cooke Jay MS a charter school?
No, Cooke Jay MS is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Cooke Jay MS a Title I school?
No, Cooke Jay MS is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Cooke Jay MS?
100.0% of students at Cooke Jay 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.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 397
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 8.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 47
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 100.0%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Philadelphia County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 37.8%
- Phone
- (215) 400-8330
Resources & Links
District
Philadelphia City SD- District Enrollment
- 117,907
- Schools in District
- 220
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $18,897
- District Rank
- #188 of 218
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