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2277 West Bellaire Way, Fresno, CA 93705-1736
Summary
Cooper Middle is underperforming.
Reading and math results average to the 44th percentile among comparable California schools.
Only 40.9% of students met California's reading standard, but it is trending up slightly.
Math is weaker: 27.5% of students met California's math standard, but it is trending up.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 40.9% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 27.5% |
| Reading State Rank | 680/1,204 (44th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 674/1,204 (44th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 18:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 538 |
| Low-Income Students | 463 (86.1%) |
| English Learners | 78 (14.5%) |
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Ed-Data
CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | Yes |
Test score trends
Reading rose 3.8 points from last year and rose 2.5 points over the full period. Math rose 3.2 points from last year and rose 6.1 points over the full period.
•Math +6.1 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Two or more races and Asian students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 38.3% to 44.8% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank No. 680 of 1,204 among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 15.0-point reading income gap is narrower than the 19.5-point gap at a typical California 6–8 school. It narrowed over the period shown.
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English Learners vs English Native
0.0% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 42.1% of English-only students. The gap widened as English-learner results fell and English-only results rose.
•Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
White students have the strongest math results at about 45% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 12% to 41%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 24.4% to 31.8% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank No. 674 of 1,204 among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 11.1-point math income gap is narrower than the 19.2-point gap at a typical California 6–8 school. It narrowed over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
0.0% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 25.9% of English-only students. The gap widened as English-learner results fell and English-only results rose.
•Progress as students move up
2023–2026
How we compare income gaps
“Typical” means the median gap across 795 schools for reading and 796 for math. The comparison uses 2026 California 6–8 schools with at least 20 tested students in each income group and a reported low-income student population. Each school counts once. Its gap is non-low-income proficiency minus low-income proficiency, including negative gaps. California state test data
Understanding this school
How does Cooper Middle rank in California?
Cooper Middle ranks No. 680 of 1,204 in reading and No. 674 of 1,204 in math for 2026. These proficiency rankings compare California schools in the same grade-level category.
How does Cooper Middle compare with other schools in Fresno?
Cooper Middle is No. 1 in both reading and math proficiency among the 2 6–8 schools in Fresno with 2026 results.
Explore schools in FresnoHow does Cooper Middle compare with other schools in Fresno County?
Cooper Middle is No. 4 in both reading and math proficiency among the 10 6–8 schools in Fresno County with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Fresno CountyWhich schools should I compare?
Schools serving 6–8 in the same district or city.
| School | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Cooper MiddleThis school | 27.5% | 40.9% |
| West Fresno Middle | 15.7% | 25.6% |
