Cope Middle School

752 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Cope Middle School, located at 4814 Shed Road in Bossier City, Louisiana, is a prominent public school serving the Bossier Parish School District. Known for its commitment to academic excellence and student development, the school caters to students in the middle school grade levels, typically focusing on preparing them for the transition to high school. The school environment is designed to foster a well-rounded educational experience, balancing core curriculum requirements with opportunities for personal growth and community involvement.

In addition to its academic programs, Cope Middle School is an integral part of the local Bossier City community. The school places a strong emphasis on cultivating a supportive atmosphere where students are encouraged to engage in various extracurricular activities, including athletics, arts, and student organizations. By maintaining a focus on character education and rigorous standards, Cope Middle School aims to equip its students with the skills and discipline necessary to succeed both academically and socially in their future endeavors.

752

Total Students

47.4

Full-Time Teachers

15.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

58.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Cope Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	266
Hispanic	101
Black	330
Asian	15
Two or More	36
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	2

Black
330 (43.9%)
White
266 (35.4%)
Hispanic
101 (13.4%)
Two or More
36 (4.8%)
Asian
15 (2.0%)
American Indian
2 (0.3%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.3%)

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:	N/A
District:	Bossier Parish
Phone:	(318)549-5380
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	752
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	47.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	391
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	49

* 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 6 232

Grade 7 269

Grade 8 251

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Cope Middle School
Grade	Student Count
Grade 6	232
Grade 7	269
Grade 8	251

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Cope Middle School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	368	48.9%
Male	384	51.1%

Middle School 6th - 8th