Serving 59 students in grades 7-8, Virgil Cooper Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Oklahoma for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 6-9% (which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 27%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Oklahoma state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 59 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 41%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in OK
- Math Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Virgil Cooper Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oklahoma for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Virgil Cooper Middle School's student population of 59 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 5 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
59 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Virgil Cooper Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,680 schools in Oklahoma (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Virgil Cooper Middle School is 0.53, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1443 out of 1680 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
27%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
31%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
15:1
American Indian
2%
11%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
3%
20%
Black
n/a
8%
White
59%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
36%
14%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
81%
48%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Virgil Cooper Middle School's ranking?
Virgil Cooper Middle School is ranked #1443 out of 1,680 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Oklahoma.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% OK state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 27% OK state average).
How many students attend Virgil Cooper Middle School?
59 students attend Virgil Cooper Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Virgil Cooper Middle School students are White, 36% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Virgil Cooper Middle School?
Virgil Cooper Middle School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 15:1.
What grades does Virgil Cooper Middle School offer ?
Virgil Cooper Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Virgil Cooper Middle School part of?
Virgil Cooper Middle School is part of Drumright School District.
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