- Enrollment
- 3,189
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Wylie, TX
Raymond B Cooper J H
Federal NCES profile for Raymond B Cooper J H, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 484653011179
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 72
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Raymond B Cooper J H earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of Texas schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #1 of 3
- middle schools in Wylie · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.6:1
- large classes for Texas
- 22.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Raymond B Cooper J H has class sizes larger than 84% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Raymond B Cooper J H ranks #1 of 3 middle schools in Wylie, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+8 students YoY
Raymond B Cooper J H held near 1,016 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 58.8 → 60.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+8 students YoY 484653011179 · Wylie, TX Middle · MID · TRAD
1,019 enr · 17.6:1 · 22.0% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Wylie H S (3,189 students)
Raymond B Cooper J H held near 1,016 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount). Teacher FTE added 58.8 → 60.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Raymond B Cooper J H in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Wylie H S
Wylie H S
3,189 students
- Wylie East H S
Wylie East H S
2,709 students
- Ab Harrison In 1,093
Ab Harrison Int
1,093 students
- Grady Burnett 1,064
Grady Burnett J H
1,064 students
- This school 1,019
Raymond B Cooper J H
1,019 students
- Frank Mcmillan 1,011
Frank Mcmillan J H
1,011 students
What this shows Raymond B Cooper J H reports 1,019 students on the CCD universe file.
How Raymond B Cooper J H compares
Raymond B Cooper J H held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.6:1 | ▲ 20% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 22.0% | ▼ 64% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,019 | top 11% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.6:1
Leaner classes than 27% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,019
Bigger than 92% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
22.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 64% below the Texas average of 61.9%
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
17.6:1
students per teacher
- 20% above state mean
Top 84% in Texas - lower ratio than 16% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
11.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$11,136
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $14,348
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 510 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
84
in-school suspensions + 43 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 9 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 35.3%
Asian 26.3%
Hispanic or Latino 19.1%
African American 15.4%
Two or More 3.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 35.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 74.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 74.5, Raymond B Cooper J H is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Wylie Isd reports $11,136 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Raymond B Cooper J H Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wylie H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Wylie East H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ab Harrison Int | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Grady Burnett J H | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Frank Mcmillan J H | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Raymond B Cooper J H's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,709
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 1,093
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 1,064
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 1,011
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
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 (~1,019 students)
Frequently asked questions about Raymond B Cooper J H
How many students attend Raymond B Cooper J H?
Raymond B Cooper J H has 1,019 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Wylie, TX. CCD year-over-year: 1,008 (2022-23) → 1,016 (2023-24), nearly flat (+8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Raymond B Cooper J H?
The student-teacher ratio at Raymond B Cooper J H is 17.6:1, which is 20% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 12% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Raymond B Cooper J H?
22.0% of students at Raymond B Cooper J H are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Raymond B Cooper J H?
The largest demographic group at Raymond B Cooper J H is White at 35.3% of enrollment, in Wylie, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 74.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Raymond B Cooper J H?
Raymond B Cooper J H has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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 Raymond B Cooper J H rank among middle schools in Wylie?
By Resource Investment Index, Raymond B Cooper J H ranks #1 of 3 middle schools in Wylie, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Wylie on the city page.
What other schools are in Wylie Isd?
Besides Raymond B Cooper J H, Wylie Isd also operates Wylie H S (3,189 students), Wylie East H S (2,709 students), and Ab Harrison Int (1,093 students). See the Wylie Isd district page for the complete list.