Is Hayes Cooper Center For Math School Tec a good school?

Hayes Cooper Center For Math School Tec ranks 144 th of 390 Mississippi elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Hayes Cooper Center For Math School Tec?

In the 2023-24 school year, 328 students attended Hayes Cooper Center For Math School Tec.

What is the racial makeup of Hayes Cooper Center For Math School Tec?

Students at Hayes Cooper Center For Math School Tec are 47% White, 42% African American, 5% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races.

Hayes Cooper Center For Math School Tec

Summary:

Hayes Cooper Center For Math School Tec is an elementary school located in Merigold, Mississippi, serving grades PK-6 with a total enrollment of 281 students. The school is part of the Cleveland School District, which is ranked 92 out of 130 districts in Mississippi and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Despite the economic challenges faced by the community, with 100% of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, Hayes Cooper Center For Math School Tec has consistently outperformed the district and the state in academic proficiency. In the 2023-2024 school year, the school's 3rd grade English Language Arts proficiency rate was 62.9%, compared to 42.1% for the district and 57.7% for the state. In 5th grade Mathematics, the school's proficiency rate was an impressive 90.3%, far exceeding the district's 45.2% and the state's 53.7%. The school's strong academic performance has earned it a ranking as high as 8th out of 394 elementary schools in Mississippi, and a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger in the 2023-2024 school year.

Compared to other schools in the Cleveland School District and the surrounding area, such as Ruleville Central Elementary School, Brooks Elementary School, and A W James Elementary School, Hayes Cooper Center For Math School Tec stands out as a high-performing institution, with significantly higher academic proficiency rates across multiple subjects and grade levels. This suggests that the school may be employing effective teaching strategies and practices that could be shared with other schools in the district to help improve educational outcomes for all students.

Detail:

Public, Magnet PK, KG-6

500 Martin L. King
Merigold, MS 38759

(662) 748-2734

District: Cleveland School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
144^th of 390 Mississippi Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $11,453

Student/teacher ratio: 13.0

Number of students: 328

Racial breakdown:

White:

47.3%

African American:

41.8%

Hispanic:

4.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 100%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Hayes Cooper Center For Math School Tec ranks better than 63.1% of elementary schools in Mississippi. It also ranks 2^nd among 5 ranked elementary schools in the Cleveland School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 63. (See more...)

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Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (47.3%), African American (41.8%), Hispanic (4.9%). (See more...)

Compare Details 100% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Cleveland School District. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Hayes Cooper Center For Math School Tec is 13. 4 elementary schools in the Cleveland School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Hayes Cooper Center For Math School Tec employs 25.1 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Hayes Cooper Center For Math School Tec is $11,453. 3 elementary schools in the Cleveland School District spend more per student.

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Hayes Cooper Center For Math School Tec was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Cleveland School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Cleveland School District 92^nd of 130 Mississippi school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MS State Percentile
2008	93.46	15^th	394	96.2%
2009	97.78	2^nd	392	99.5%
2010	94.38	11^th	403	97.3%
2011	96.29	5^th	418	98.8%
2012	96.24	6^th	414	98.6%
2013	94.21	10^th	408	97.5%
2014	93.29	8^th	394	98.0%
2015	92.60	20^th	402	95.0%
2016	94.64	13^th	394	96.7%
2017	91.45	23^rd	406	94.3%
2018	93.94	14^th	404	96.5%
2019	89.97	26^th	397	93.5%
2021	86.13	39^th	381	89.8%
2022	87.24	33^rd	382	91.4%
2023	72.21	92^nd	377	75.6%
2024	63.00	144^th	390	63.1%

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Data source: test scores: Mississippi Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Mississippi Department of Education

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by a parent
Sunday, February 7, 2016

A hidden gem in the MS Delta. I have had children there for the last 8 years & have nothing but praise. The kids receive an excellent academic education in a loving environment. Consistently ranked top in the state. Would highly recommend to any parent. Close Quote

by a parent
Wednesday, May 8, 2013

I am a parent wanting my children to attend this school I have heard all good about the school. I have heard how wonderful the staff is and how they take out the time with each and all students. I would love it if my children get accepted. The only bad thing I have heard about the school is that it only goes to 8th grade. HAYES COOPER KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK AND HOPEFULLY I WILL BE VISITING SOON!!!!!! Close Quote

by a parent
Monday, January 10, 2011

Hayes Cooper provides more than just an education. The children gain knowledge for everyday living which provides better citizens for our community. The faculty is very involved in providing the students with the best education possible. Close Quote

by a student
Friday, September 3, 2010

This school is great. I have attended here since I was 4. I loved Hayes Cooper. Mr. Evans is a wonderful 6th Grade teacher! Close Quote

Enrollment information for Hayes Cooper Center For Math School Tec

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1992	95	92	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	187
1993	95	95	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	191
1994	220	206	3	4	1	n/a	n/a	434
1995	210	212	4	7	0	n/a	n/a	433
1996	210	212	4	7	0	n/a	n/a	433
1997	197	184	4	4	0	n/a	n/a	389
1998	205	157	3	3	0	n/a	n/a	368
1999	198	135	4	1	0	n/a	n/a	338
2000	218	124	4	1	0	n/a	n/a	347
2001	231	129	6	1	0	n/a	n/a	367
2002	192	131	9	3	0	n/a	n/a	335
2003	192	131	9	3	0	n/a	n/a	335
2004	193	127	14	4	0	n/a	n/a	338
2005	190	140	12	2	0	n/a	n/a	344
2006	210	147	10	7	0	n/a	n/a	374
2007	218	129	11	5	0	n/a	n/a	363
2008	229	129	9	8	0	n/a	n/a	375
2009	201	155	9	6	0	0	0	371
2010	206	154	7	7	0	0	1	375
2011	206	152	5	8	0	0	0	371
2012	191	153	6	13	0	0	1	364
2013	202	160	8	12	0	0	1	383
2014	192	162	10	12	0	0	2	378
2015	186	163	10	13	0	0	1	373
2016	165	138	13	17	0	0	1	334
2017	168	137	17	16	0	0	1	339
2018	142	146	17	15	0	0	2	322
2019	146	157	10	10	0	0	19	342
2020	157	143	13	7	0	0	17	337
2021	129	124	4	9	0	0	16	282
2022	136	117	5	6	0	0	15	279
2023	138	112	1	17	0	0	13	281
2024	155	137	3	16	1	0	16	328

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Hayes Cooper Center For Math School Tec

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1992	187	12.2	15.3	64.7
1993	191	11.0	17.4	63.9
1994	434	22.0	19.7	64.1
1995	433	20.5	21.1	61.9
1996	433	20.5	21.1	61.9
1997	389	21.4	18.2	63.8
1998	368	22.3	16.5	65.2
1999	338	22.3	15.2	68.9
2000	347	24.0	14.5	70
2001	367	23.0	16.0	72.2
2002	335	18.7	17.9	70.1
2003	335	18.7	17.9	70.1
2004	338	19.1	17.7	35.8
2005	344	19.4	17.7	41.3
2006	374	20.4	18.3	39.8
2007	363	20.3	17.9	35.5
2008	375	19.4	19.3	38.1
2009	371	22.2	16.7	42
2010	375	21.6	17.3	41.9
2011	371	20.5	18.0	42.9
2012	364	20.2	17.9	44.2
2013	383	20.5	18.6	43.9
2014	378	20.5	18.4	46
2015	373	22.0	16.9	44
2016	334	20.0	16.7	43.7
2017	339	20.9	16.1	43.4
2018	322	21.6	14.8	53.7
2019	342	20.6	16.6	59.9
2020	337	21.3	15.7	100
2021	282	19.2	14.6	100
2022	279	19.6	14.2	100
2023	281	24.6	11.4	100
2024	328	25.1	13.0	100

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Hayes Cooper Center For Math School Tec

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1992	187	12.2	15.3	64.7
1993	191	11.0	17.4	63.9
1994	434	22.0	19.7	64.1
1995	433	20.5	21.1	61.9
1996	433	20.5	21.1	61.9
1997	389	21.4	18.2	63.8
1998	368	22.3	16.5	65.2
1999	338	22.3	15.2	68.9
2000	347	24.0	14.5	70
2001	367	23.0	16.0	72.2
2002	335	18.7	17.9	70.1
2003	335	18.7	17.9	70.1
2004	338	19.1	17.7	35.8
2005	344	19.4	17.7	41.3
2006	374	20.4	18.3	39.8
2007	363	20.3	17.9	35.5
2008	375	19.4	19.3	38.1
2009	371	22.2	16.7	42
2010	375	21.6	17.3	41.9
2011	371	20.5	18.0	42.9
2012	364	20.2	17.9	44.2
2013	383	20.5	18.6	43.9
2014	378	20.5	18.4	46
2015	373	22.0	16.9	44
2016	334	20.0	16.7	43.7
2017	339	20.9	16.1	43.4
2018	322	21.6	14.8	53.7
2019	342	20.6	16.6	59.9
2020	337	21.3	15.7	100
2021	282	19.2	14.6	100
2022	279	19.6	14.2	100
2023	281	24.6	11.4	100
2024	328	25.1	13.0	100

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Hayes Cooper Center For Math School Tec

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2017	$8,416
2018	$7,986
2019	$8,293
2020	$10,012
2021	$10,199
2022	$11,453

Data source: Mississippi Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Hayes Cooper Center For Math School Tec

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 26^th of 397 Elementary schools	Ranks 92^nd of 377 Elementary schools	17.9%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Hayes Cooper Center For Math School Tec)	68.9	53.9	15%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Cleveland School District)	31.9	34.5	2.6%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Mississippi)	48.3	51.6	3.3%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Hayes Cooper Center For Math School Tec)	55.6	71.8	16.2%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Cleveland School District)	26.9	40.6	13.7%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Mississippi)	51.4	54.8	3.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Hayes Cooper Center For Math School Tec)	65.8	70.9	5.1%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Cleveland School District)	26.3	45.6	19.3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Mississippi)	48.5	53.4	4.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Hayes Cooper Center For Math School Tec)	78.9	80.7	1.8%
4th Grade Mathematics (Cleveland School District)	28.1	43.8	15.7%
4th Grade Mathematics (Mississippi)	48.8	56.7	7.9%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Hayes Cooper Center For Math School Tec)	79.5	64.5	15%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Cleveland School District)	33.6	38.3	4.7%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Mississippi)	43	51.9	8.9%
5th Grade Mathematics (Hayes Cooper Center For Math School Tec)	79.5	46.7	32.8%
5th Grade Mathematics (Cleveland School District)	23	23.4	0.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Mississippi)	38.9	44.3	5.4%
5th Grade Science (Hayes Cooper Center For Math School Tec)	68.2	66.7	1.5%
5th Grade Science (Cleveland School District)	35.9	38.3	2.4%
5th Grade Science (Mississippi)	55.9	64.3	8.4%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Hayes Cooper Center For Math School Tec)	77.5	56	21.5%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Cleveland School District)	24.5	30.1	5.6%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Mississippi)	33.6	40.3	6.7%
6th Grade Mathematics (Hayes Cooper Center For Math School Tec)	90	32	58%
6th Grade Mathematics (Cleveland School District)	47.4	35	12.4%
6th Grade Mathematics (Mississippi)	47.6	45.5	2.1%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	342	281	17.8%
African American	157	112	28.7%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	10	1	90%
Hispanic	10	17	70%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	146	138	5.5%
Two or More Races	19	13	31.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	59.9%	100%	40.1%

Schools Near Hayes Cooper Center For Math School Tec

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				MAAP English Language Arts (2024)				MAAP Mathematics (2024)				MAAP Science (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MAAP English Language Arts 3rd Grade	MAAP English Language Arts 4th Grade	MAAP English Language Arts 5th Grade	MAAP English Language Arts 6th Grade	MAAP Mathematics 3rd Grade	MAAP Mathematics 4th Grade	MAAP Mathematics 5th Grade	MAAP Mathematics 6th Grade	MAAP Science 5th Grade	Total
Hayes Cooper Center For Math School Tec	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-6	500 Martin L. King	Merigold	38759	Bolivar County	Cleveland School District	No	Yes	No	No	(662) 748-2734	328	25	13.0	100.0%	155 (47.3%)	137 (41.8%)	16 (4.9%)	3 (0.9%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (4.9%)	63	144^th of 390 public elementary schools	63.1%		72.2	92^nd of 377 public elementary schools	75.6%	52	62.9	42.8	90.3	40.9	45.7	40.0	90.3	59.1	83.8	$11,453
I T Montgomery Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	202 Martin L. King Drive	Mound Bayou	38762	Bolivar County	North Bolivar Cons School District	No	No	No	Yes	(662) 333-8952	212	16	13.2	100.0%	0 (0.0%)	211 (99.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	28.1	289^th of 390 public elementary schools	25.9%		24.9	302^nd of 377 public elementary schools	19.9%	13	36.0	21.1	42.3	30.0	20.0	31.6	46.1	32.5	73.1	$13,518
Pearman Elementary School	Public	1-6	306 Merritt Drive	Cleveland	38732	Bolivar County	Cleveland School District	No	No	No	Yes	(662) 843-4484	185	15	12.3	100.0%	21 (11.4%)	142 (76.8%)	11 (5.9%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (5.4%)	12.4	356^th of 390 public elementary schools	8.7%		8.1	365^th of 377 public elementary schools	3.2%	9	40.5	38.7	25.8	19.1	14.0	29.0	19.4	27.7	35.5	$11,013
D.M. Smith Elementary	Public	3-6	715 Martin Luther King Dr	Cleveland	38732	Bolivar County	Cleveland School District	No	No	No	Yes	(662) 843-4355	257	21	12.3	100.0%	1 (0.4%)	249 (96.9%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.9%)	11.8	360^th of 390 public elementary schools	7.7%		9.6	360^th of 377 public elementary schools	4.5%		20.2	28.6	18.1	12.0	27.5	40.5	29.5	26.6	50.0	$11,887
Nailor Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-2	600 Cross Street	Cleveland	38732	Bolivar County	Cleveland School District	No	No	No	Yes	(662) 843-4528	251	21	11.8	100.0%	2 (0.8%)	239 (95.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (4.0%)								(n/a)										$11,646
Parks Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	1301 Terrace Road	Cleveland	38732	Bolivar County	Cleveland School District	No	No	No	Yes	(662) 843-3166	243	21	11.7	100.0%	94 (38.7%)	119 (49.0%)	8 (3.3%)	7 (2.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (6.2%)	28.8	284^th of 390 public elementary schools	27.2%		23.6	306^th of 377 public elementary schools	18.8%	22	44.7	50.0	59.1	19.4	31.6	25.0	18.2	29.0	72.7	$13,360
Bell Elementary School	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-6	1016 Taylor Street	Boyle	38730	Bolivar County	Cleveland School District	No	Yes	No	Yes	(662) 843-4572	351	25	14.1	100.0%	131 (37.3%)	192 (54.7%)	7 (2.0%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (5.4%)	72.9	99^th of 390 public elementary schools	74.6%					(n/a)	59.1	68.5	65.2	46.6	47.7	75.0	67.5	93.3	67.5	$10,769
A W James Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	400 South Blvd	Drew	38737	Sunflower County	Sunflower City Cons School District	No	No	No	Yes	(662) 745-8892	203	18	11.0	100.0%	0 (0.0%)	191 (94.1%)	7 (3.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (2.5%)	55.4	175^th of 390 public elementary schools	55.1%		44.3	209^th of 377 public elementary schools	44.6%	34	57.7	26.1	53.5		77.8	60.8	57.1		60.7	$13,971
Brooks Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	615 School Street	Duncan	38740	Bolivar County	North Bolivar Cons School District	No	No	No	Yes	(662) 337-6523	198	18	11.2	100.0%	0 (0.0%)	194 (98.0%)	2 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.0%)	51.1	200^th of 390 public elementary schools	48.7%		38.9	236^th of 377 public elementary schools	37.4%	36	50.0	80.6	41.6	27.3	76.9	83.9	29.2	33.3	62.5	$14,368
Ruleville Central Elementary School	Public	K-5	410 L F Packer Drive	Ruleville	38771	Sunflower County	Sunflower City Cons School District	No	No	No	Yes	(662) 756-4276	270	19	14.0	100.0%	4 (1.5%)	260 (96.3%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.9%)	21.2	321^st of 390 public elementary schools	17.7%		39.1	234^th of 377 public elementary schools	37.9%	87	32.6	29.4	27.8		32.6	33.3	44.4		63.9	$11,625

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