Serving 397 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 8:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Kindergarten-8
Enrollment: 397 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
Minority Enrollment: 99%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in PA
Math Proficiency
: 5% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 18% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
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 0.33, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
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?
397 students attend Cooke Jay Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Cooke Jay Middle School students are Black, 12% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cooke Jay Middle School?
Cooke Jay Middle School has a student ration of 8:1, 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?
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 (2025)
Grades: Kindergarten-8
Enrollment: 397 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
Minority Enrollment: 99%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 5% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 18% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
