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Cooley Elementary School

2000 Highfield Rd
Waterford, MI 48329
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 30%
Serving 408 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Cooley Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 408 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 26%
  • : Top 30% in MI
  • : 45-49% (Top 30%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 30%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Cooley Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Cooley Elementary School's student population of 408 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has declined by 20% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
408 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Cooley Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 3,069 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cooley Elementary School is 0.43, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MI)
#625 out of 3069 schools
(Top 30%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Cooley Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
45-49%
34%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Cooley Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
55-59%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Cooley Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
50-54%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Cooley Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
17:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Cooley Elementary School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2013-14 school year data.
Asian
3%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Cooley Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
12%
9%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Cooley Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
8%
18%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Cooley Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
74%
64%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Cooley Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Cooley Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Michigan 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 Cooley Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Michigan.
0.43
This chart displays the diversity score of Cooley Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
49%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Cooley Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Cooley Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cooley Elementary School's ranking?
Cooley Elementary School is ranked #625 out of 3,069 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Cooley Elementary School often compared to?
Cooley Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Schoolcraft Elementary School, Ferndale Lower Elementary Campus, Knudsen Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% MI state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
How many students attend Cooley Elementary School?
408 students attend Cooley Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Cooley Elementary School students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Black, 3% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cooley Elementary School?
Cooley Elementary School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Cooley Elementary School offer ?
Cooley Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Cooley Elementary School part of?
Cooley Elementary School is part of Waterford School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 408 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 26%
  • : Top 30%
  • : 45-49% (Top 30%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 30%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

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