Serving 781 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Milton Cooper Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 43% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 46% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 781 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 43% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 46% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Milton Cooper Elementary School's student population of 781 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 54 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
781 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
54 teachers
Year Founded
1905
First Day of School
Fri. Aug 15, 2025
Campus Size
50
School Motto
'Truth and Honor'
School Mascot
Wild Boars
School Rankings
Milton Cooper Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Milton Cooper Elementary School is 0.52, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#4381 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
6%
Hispanic
62%
53%
Black
31%
13%
White
3%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
79%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Wild Boars
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Milton Cooper Elementary School's ranking?
Milton Cooper Elementary School is ranked #4381 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Milton Cooper Elementary School often compared to?
Milton Cooper Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Dunn Elementary School, Carolee Booker Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
43% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 46% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Milton Cooper Elementary School?
781 students attend Milton Cooper Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Milton Cooper Elementary School students are Hispanic, 31% of students are Black, 3% of students are White, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Milton Cooper Elementary School?
Milton Cooper Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Milton Cooper Elementary School offer ?
Milton Cooper Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Milton Cooper Elementary School part of?
Milton Cooper Elementary School is part of Spring Independent School District.
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