- Enrollment
- 2,150
- Students per teacher
- 21.9:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Gilbert, AZ
Cooley Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Cooley Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 040378003381
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 21
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cooley Middle School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arizona median.
- #2 of 4
- middle schools in Gilbert · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.6:1
- students per teacher
- 17.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Cooley Middle School has class sizes near the Arizona median. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Cooley Middle School ranks #2 of 4 middle schools in Gilbert, AZ.
School address
District: Higley Unified School District (4248) · Arizona
NCES ID 040378003381 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-23 students YoY
Cooley Middle School held near 850 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-23 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 51.1 → 49.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-23 students YoY 040378003381 · Gilbert, AZ Middle · MID · TRAD
795 enr · 15.6:1 · 17.0% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Williams Field High School (2,150 students)
Cooley Middle School held near 850 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-23 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 51.1 → 49.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
Cooley Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Williams Field
Williams Field High School
2,150 students
- Higley High Sc
Higley High School
2,005 students
- Sossaman Middl
Sossaman Middle School
1,094 students
- San Tan Elemen 854
San Tan Elementary
854 students
- This school 795
Cooley Middle School
795 students
- Bridges Elemen 770
Bridges Elementary School
770 students
What this shows Cooley Middle School reports 795 students on the CCD universe file.
How Cooley Middle School compares
Cooley Middle School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Arizona and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arizona | Arizona avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.6:1 | ▼ 8% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 17.0% | ▼ 65% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 795 | top 16% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.6:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
795
Bigger than 85% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
17.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 65% below the Arizona average of 48.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.6:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 42% in Arizona - lower ratio than 58% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
54.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$9,611
per pupil, district-wide
- below Arizona avg of $13,502
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 398 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 91 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 52.6%
Hispanic or Latino 26.4%
African American 7.7%
Two or More 7.4%
Asian 4.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: White at 52.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.0, Cooley Middle School is more mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Higley Unified School District (4248) reports $9,611 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Cooley Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Williams Field High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Higley High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sossaman Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| San Tan Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bridges Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Cooley Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,005
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 1,094
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 854
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 770
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~795 students)
Frequently asked questions about Cooley Middle School
How many students attend Cooley Middle School?
Cooley Middle School has 795 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Gilbert, AZ. CCD year-over-year: 873 (2022-23) → 850 (2023-24), nearly flat (-23).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cooley Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Cooley Middle School is 15.6:1, which is 8% lower than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 1% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Cooley Middle School?
17.0% of students at Cooley Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cooley Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Cooley Middle School is White at 52.6% of enrollment, in Gilbert, AZ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cooley Middle School?
Cooley Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Cooley Middle School rank among middle schools in Gilbert?
By Resource Investment Index, Cooley Middle School ranks #2 of 4 middle schools in Gilbert, AZ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Gilbert on the city page.
What other schools are in Higley Unified School District (4248)?
Besides Cooley Middle School, Higley Unified School District (4248) also operates Williams Field High School (2,150 students), Higley High School (2,005 students), and Sossaman Middle School (1,094 students). See the Higley Unified School District (4248) district page for the complete list.