Cooper Middle

997 Students

Middle School 7th - 8th

School Overview

Cooper Middle School, located in the affluent community of McLean, Virginia, is a high-performing public school that serves students in grades 6 through 8. As part of the Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) system—one of the largest and most highly regarded school districts in the United States—Cooper is recognized for its rigorous academic curriculum and strong emphasis on preparing students for the transition to Langley High School. The school consistently earns top ratings for its standardized test scores and maintains a reputation for excellence in both core subjects and elective offerings.

Beyond its academic achievements, Cooper Middle School is known for cultivating a supportive and active school culture. The campus benefits from a highly engaged parent community and offers a wide array of extracurricular activities, including competitive athletics, performing arts, and various academic clubs that cater to diverse student interests. Situated in a suburban setting, the school focuses on fostering a holistic environment that balances challenging scholastic expectations with the social and emotional development necessary for middle school-aged students.

997

Total Students

80.9

Full-Time Teachers

12.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

3.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Cooper Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	478
Hispanic	75
Black	20
Asian	328
Two or More	95
American Indian	1

White
478 (47.9%)
Asian
328 (32.9%)
Two or More
95 (9.5%)
Hispanic
75 (7.5%)
Black
20 (2.0%)
American Indian
1 (0.1%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Fairfax County Public Schools
Phone:	(703)442-5800
Grade Range:	7th - 8th
Total Students:	997
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	80.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	25
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	6

* 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 7 484

Grade 8 513