Milton Cooper Elementary

Summary:

Milton Cooper Elementary is a public elementary school in Houston, Texas, serving 660 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Spring Independent School District, which has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Milton Cooper Elementary has a diverse student population, with a majority Hispanic (63.64%) and African American (30%) enrollment. The school's academic performance has been mixed compared to district and state averages, with some grades and subjects performing better than others. For example, 5th grade STAAR Reading proficiency is higher than the district and state, but 3rd grade STAAR Reading is lower. The school performs better for African American and Hispanic students than other subgroups, such as English Language Learners and Special Education students. With 87-88% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, Milton Cooper has a high proportion of economically disadvantaged students.

Compared to nearby schools, Milton Cooper Elementary generally outperforms other Spring ISD schools, but performance is more mixed when compared to Aldine ISD schools. Milton Cooper maintains a relatively low student-teacher ratio and low dropout rates, which are positive indicators. However, the school's performance for certain student subgroups suggests areas for improvement.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 18665 Imperial Vly Dr
       Houston, TX  77073


(281) 891-8660

District: Spring Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
3174th of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,271 Help


Students who attend Milton Cooper Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Dueitt Middle
High:    Andy Dekaney High School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.3 Help
Number of students:  781

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
61.5%
African American:
30.5%
White:
3.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  90.5% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Milton Cooper Elementary ranks worse than 67.9% of elementary schools in Texas. It also ranks 6th among 25 ranked elementary schools in the Spring Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 34.18. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (61.5%), African American (30.5%), White (3.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 90.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Milton Cooper Elementary is 14.3. 14 elementary schools in the Spring Independent School District (Isd) have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Milton Cooper Elementary is $11,271. 12 elementary schools in the Spring Independent School District (Isd) spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Milton Cooper Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Milton Cooper Elementary 3174th of 4675 Texas public elementary schools. (See Milton Cooper Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Spring Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Spring Independent School District (Isd) 776th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Milton Cooper Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Milton Cooper Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2007 58.52 1758th 3724 52.8%
2008 56.47 1863rd 3768 50.6%
2009 30.20 3185th 3884 18.0%
2010 50.98 2287th 3937 41.9%
2011 57.50 1960th 4095 52.1%
2012 55.28 1974th 4206 53.1%
2013 57.29 1892nd 4221 55.2%
2014 68.17 1293rd 4260 69.6%
2015 55.16 2062nd 4320 52.3%
2016 62.75 1623rd 4286 62.1%
2017 55.45 1686th 4329 61.1%
2018 49.17 2026th 4359 53.5%
2019 43.98 2428th 4479 45.8%
2021 28.60 3259th 4578 28.8%
2022 40.73 2693rd 4581 41.2%
2023 48.59 2264th 4647 51.3%
2024 34.18 3174th 4675 32.1%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Milton Cooper Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 78.10 369th 3226 88.6%
2019 72.52 546th 3333 83.6%
2021 61.01 950th 3446 72.4%
2022 74.20 540th 3487 84.5%
2023 59.00 1216th 3556 65.8%
2024 54.88 1407th 3638 61.3%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Milton Cooper Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 48.86 1474th 3558 58.6%
2019 63.07 807th 3684 78.1%
2021 30.88 2735th 3799 28.0%
2022 26.30 3285th 3952 16.9%
2023 43.82 2024th 4086 50.5%
2024 55.46 1538th 4261 63.9%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Milton Cooper Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 62.69 1225th 4264 71.3%
2019 58.52 1463rd 4309 66.0%
2021 41.57 2634th 4451 40.8%
2022 52.74 1975th 4477 55.9%
2023 54.52 1871st 4521 58.6%
2024 50.14 2178th 4560 52.2%
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Rank History for Female students at Milton Cooper Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 50.39 1975th 4306 54.1%
2019 44.17 2407th 4348 44.6%
2021 35.35 2845th 4499 36.8%
2022 50.40 2137th 4561 53.1%
2023 45.77 2433rd 4588 47.0%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Milton Cooper Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 78.41 195th 3106 93.7%
2019 56.72 1697th 3184 46.7%
2021 56.41 1541st 3006 48.7%
2022 73.32 533rd 2958 82.0%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Milton Cooper Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 70.94 751st 4240 82.3%
2019 69.28 827th 4295 80.7%
2021 56.63 1401st 4331 67.7%
2022 68.15 930th 4461 79.2%
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Rank History for Male students at Milton Cooper Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 48.14 2096th 4319 51.5%
2019 44.56 2360th 4357 45.8%
2021 25.11 3519th 4498 21.8%
2022 32.54 3244th 4563 28.9%
2023 51.97 2044th 4585 55.4%
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Rank History for Asian students at Milton Cooper Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 68.84 271st 1009 73.1%
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Rank History for African American students at Milton Cooper Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 48.47 1152nd 2483 53.6%
2019 41.97 1473rd 2515 41.4%
2021 34.11 1675th 2444 31.5%
2022 43.92 1309th 2421 45.9%
2023 56.28 868th 2443 64.5%
2024 44.15 1315th 2421 45.7%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Milton Cooper Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 63.14 1209th 4168 71.0%
2019 59.69 1402nd 4188 66.5%
2021 42.98 2381st 4329 45.0%
2022 62.91 1279th 4376 70.8%
2023 56.18 1695th 4401 61.5%
2024 51.01 2032nd 4431 54.1%
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Data source: test scores: Texas Education Agency, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Texas Education Agency

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Enrollment information for Milton Cooper Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2006 32 463 26 390 0 n/a n/a 0 911
2007 39 546 39 601 0 n/a n/a 0 1225
2008 38 452 33 647 0 n/a n/a 0 1170
2009 30 527 25 450 0 n/a n/a 0 1032
2010 20 263 29 416 0 n/a n/a 0 728
2011 15 275 28 420 0 0 3 0 741
2012 15 284 27 422 0 0 4 0 752
2013 22 303 33 442 1 0 10 0 811
2014 26 268 27 455 3 0 10 0 789
2015 27 286 27 454 4 0 11 0 809
2016 23 295 23 459 5 4 13 0 822
2017 28 246 22 461 5 5 12 0 779
2018 25 242 19 486 4 2 13 0 791
2019 30 213 26 483 8 2 12 0 774
2020 25 226 24 460 6 3 14 0 758
2021 17 222 20 419 4 2 10 0 694
2022 15 196 18 414 2 2 18 0 665
2023 17 198 15 420 1 0 9 0 660
2024 27 238 15 480 2 0 19 0 781

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

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Milton Cooper Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2006 911 53.9 16.9 74
2007 1225 75.7 16.2 74
2008 1170 73.9 15.8 80.8
2009 1032 67.0 15.4 78
2010 728 50.0 14.5 80.8
2011 741 44.2 16.7 84.6
2012 752 42.5 17.6 82.6
2013 811 48.7 16.6 80
2014 789 52.6 14.9 84
2015 809 50.0 16.1 80.8
2016 822 55.0 14.9 84.9
2017 779 49.5 15.7 85.4
2018 791 52.9 14.9 88.6
2019 774 50.8 15.2 82.2
2020 758 49.0 15.4 85.5
2021 694 51.9 13.3 87.6
2022 665 50.0 13.2 88.6
2023 660 46.0 14.3 88
2024 781 54.4 14.3 90.5

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 Milton Cooper Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2006 911 53.9 16.9 74
2007 1225 75.7 16.2 74
2008 1170 73.9 15.8 80.8
2009 1032 67.0 15.4 78
2010 728 50.0 14.5 80.8
2011 741 44.2 16.7 84.6
2012 752 42.5 17.6 82.6
2013 811 48.7 16.6 80
2014 789 52.6 14.9 84
2015 809 50.0 16.1 80.8
2016 822 55.0 14.9 84.9
2017 779 49.5 15.7 85.4
2018 791 52.9 14.9 88.6
2019 774 50.8 15.2 82.2
2020 758 49.0 15.4 85.5
2021 694 51.9 13.3 87.6
2022 665 50.0 13.2 88.6
2023 660 46.0 14.3 88
2024 781 54.4 14.3 90.5

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Milton Cooper Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,423 (15.1%) $8,009 (84.9%) $9,432
2020 $1,235 (13.0%) $8,256 (87.0%) $9,491
2021 $1,904 (16.9%) $9,367 (83.1%) $11,271

Data source: Texas Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Milton Cooper Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 2428th of 4479 Elementary schoolsRanks 2264th of 4647 Elementary schools
 5.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (Milton Cooper Elementary)3031
 1%
   3rd Grade Reading (Spring Independent School District (Isd))3135
 4%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)4450
 6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Milton Cooper Elementary)3030
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Spring Independent School District (Isd))3132
 1%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)4843
 5%
3rd Grade Reading (Milton Cooper Elementary)388
 30%
   3rd Grade Reading (Spring Independent School District (Isd))4324
 19%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)3924
 15%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Milton Cooper Elementary)5021
 29%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Spring Independent School District (Isd))3131
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)3126
 5%
4th Grade Reading (Milton Cooper Elementary)3537
 2%
   4th Grade Reading (Spring Independent School District (Isd))3132
 1%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)4347
 4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Milton Cooper Elementary)5227
 25%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Spring Independent School District (Isd))3332
 1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4647
 1%
5th Grade Reading (Milton Cooper Elementary)4163
 22%
   5th Grade Reading (Spring Independent School District (Isd))3842
 4%
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Milton Cooper Elementary)5969
 10%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Spring Independent School District (Isd))4437
 7%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5650
 6%
5th Grade Science (Milton Cooper Elementary)5956
 3%
   5th Grade Science (Spring Independent School District (Isd))3218
 14%
   5th Grade Science (Texas)4834
 14%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students774660
 14.7%
African American213198
 7%
American Indian81
 87.5%
Asian2615
 42.3%
Hispanic483420
 13%
Pacific Islander20
 100%
White3017
 43.3%
Two or More Races129
 25%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients82.2%88%
 5.9%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Milton Cooper Elementary

In the 2023-24 school year, 781 students attended Milton Cooper Elementary.

Students who attend Milton Cooper Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Dueitt Middle
High : Andy Dekaney High School

Students at Milton Cooper Elementary are 61% Hispanic, 30% African American, 3% White, 2% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

Milton Cooper Elementary ranks 3174th of 4675 Texas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Texas Education Agency.

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