Dr Walter Cooper Academy
Rochester, NY · Middle School · Grades -1-6
Performance Overview
About This School
Dr Walter Cooper Academy is a middle school located in Rochester, New York. The school serves 336 students in grades -1-6.
With a DataScore of 46/100 (D), Dr Walter Cooper Academy performs below the state average for New York. The school has experienced declining performance over the past three years.
89% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating the school serves a predominantly low-income community. DataScores measure outcomes regardless of demographics — what matters is how students perform and whether they're improving.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr Walter Cooper Academy has a DataScore of 46/100 (Grade D), based on academic proficiency (35%), growth trend (30%), and resource access (35%). This measures actual student outcomes, not school inputs.
Dr Walter Cooper Academy has 336 students enrolled in grades -1-6. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.0:1.
Dr Walter Cooper Academy has experienced a decline with a 3-year growth score of -5.
The DataScore (0-100, A-F) grades every US public school based on academic outcomes: proficiency rates (35%), 3-year growth trend (30%), graduation rate for high schools (20%), and resource access (15%). Unlike other ratings, it focuses on what students actually achieve.
Dr Walter Cooper Academy is part of the Rochester City School District in Rochester, New York. You can view all schools in this district and compare their performance on the district page.
DataScore is calculated from NCES proficiency rates, 3-year growth trends, graduation rates (high schools), and resource access indicators.