Cooley Middle School

www.husd.org/cooley

795 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Cooley Middle School, located in Gilbert, Arizona, is a public school serving students in grades 7–8 as part of the Higley Unified School District. The school is known for its commitment to academic excellence and student development, offering a comprehensive curriculum designed to prepare students for the transition to high school. With a focus on both core subjects and elective programs, Cooley strives to create an inclusive environment that supports diverse learning styles and encourages personal growth within the local community.

Beyond its academic offerings, Cooley Middle School emphasizes the importance of student engagement through various extracurricular activities, athletics, and clubs. By fostering a culture of collaboration and mutual respect, the school aims to instill essential values in its students while maintaining strong partnerships with families and the surrounding Gilbert area. Through its dedication to high standards and supportive instruction, Cooley plays a pivotal role in shaping the educational foundation of its middle school population.

795

Total Students

51.8

Full-Time Teachers

15.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Cooley Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	418
Hispanic	210
Black	61
Asian	34
Two or More	59
American Indian	5
Pacific Islander	8

White
418 (52.6%)
Hispanic
210 (26.4%)
Black
61 (7.7%)
Two or More
59 (7.4%)
Asian
34 (4.3%)
Pacific Islander
8 (1.0%)
American Indian
5 (0.6%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Higley Unified School District (4248)
Phone:	(480)279-8300
Website:	http://www.husd.org/cooley
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	795
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	51.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 7 389

Grade 8 406