Serving 519 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Cook Jr Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 41% (which is equal to the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 36% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 519 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
Minority Enrollment: 99%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in TX
Math Proficiency
: 41% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 36% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Cook Jr Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cook Jr Elementary School is 0.52, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Cook Jr Elementary School is ranked #5424 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
41% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 36% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Cook Jr Elementary School?
519 students attend Cook Jr Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Cook Jr Elementary School students are Black, 43% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cook Jr Elementary School?
Cook Jr Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Cook Jr Elementary School offer ?
Cook Jr Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Cook Jr Elementary School part of?
In what neighborhood is Cook Jr Elementary School located?
Cook Jr Elementary School is located in the Trinity And Houston Gardens neighborhood of Houston, TX. There are 2 other public schools located in Trinity And Houston Gardens.
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The nearest high school to Cook Jr Elementary School is Kashmere High School (0.3 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Key Middle School (1.0 miles away)
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Quick Stats (2024-25)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 519 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
Minority Enrollment: 99%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 41% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 36% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
