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Cooke Jay Middle School

1300 W Louden St
Philadelphia, PA 19141
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 369 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Cooke Jay Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 5% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 18% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 369 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • : Bottom 50% in PA
  • : 5% (Btm 50%)
  • : 18% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Cooke Jay Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:

<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Cooke Jay Middle School's student population of 369 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
369 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Cooke Jay Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cooke Jay Middle School is 0.32, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (PA)
#2603 out of 2733 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Cooke Jay Middle School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
5%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Cooke Jay Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
18%
55%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Cooke Jay Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
15-19%
57%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Cooke Jay Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
13:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
1%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Cooke Jay Middle School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
10%
14%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Cooke Jay Middle School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
82%
14%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Cooke Jay Middle School and the percentage of Black public school students in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
2%
62%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Cooke Jay Middle School and the percentage of White public school students in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
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n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Cooke Jay Middle School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Cooke Jay Middle School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Pennsylvania.
0.32
This chart displays the diversity score of Cooke Jay Middle School and the public school average diversity score of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
54%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Cooke Jay Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (08-09)
7%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Cooke Jay Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2008-09 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cooke Jay Middle School's ranking?
Cooke Jay Middle School is ranked #2603 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Cooke Jay Middle School often compared to?
Cooke Jay Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bala-cynwyd Middle School, Lindley Academy Cs At Birney by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PA state average), while 18% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Cooke Jay Middle School?
369 students attend Cooke Jay Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Cooke Jay Middle School students are Black, 10% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cooke Jay Middle School?
Cooke Jay Middle School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Cooke Jay Middle School offer ?
Cooke Jay Middle School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Cooke Jay Middle School part of?
Cooke Jay Middle School is part of Philadelphia City School District.
In what neighborhood is Cooke Jay Middle School located?
Cooke Jay Middle School is located in the North Philadelphia neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA. There are 106 other public schools located in North Philadelphia.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 369 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 5% (Btm 50%)
  • : 18% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

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