How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Cooley Middle School | Higley Traditional Academy |
|---|---|---|
| Location | GILBERT, AZ | GILBERT, AZ |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | middle | other |
| Enrollment | 795 | 726 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 17.1:1 | 19:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 17.0% | 13.9% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Cooley Middle School | Higley Traditional Academy |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $10,123 | $10,123 |
| District | Higley Unified School District (4248) | Higley Unified School District (4248) |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Cooley Middle School | Higley Traditional Academy |
|---|---|---|
| White | 52.6% | 55.5% |
| African American | 7.7% | 7.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 26.4% | 24.2% |
| Asian | 4.3% | 6.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Pacific Islander | 1.0% | 0.6% |
| Multiracial | 7.4% | 5.5% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Cooley Middle School | Higley Traditional Academy |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | — | — |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 397.5:1 | — |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 54.8% | 35.3% |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 0 | 1 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2023-24 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools Editorial.