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COOK MIDDLE

9111 WHEATLAND DR, HOUSTON, TX 77064CYPRESS-FAIRBANKS ISD →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades 06–08Non-Charter
1,428
Students
Total enrolled
$14,636
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
~avg
15.6 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
~avg
⇄ Compare with another school
Large public school
Serves 1,428 students in grades 06–08 in HOUSTON, Texas.
Near-average funding
District spends $14,636 per pupil — close to the national average of $14,347.
15.6 : 1 student-teacher ratio
This is near the national average of 15.4:1.
About This School

COOK MIDDLE is a very large middle in HOUSTON, Texas, serving grades 06–08 with 1,428 students. The district invests $14,636 per student — close to the national average of $14,347, with a 15.6:1 student-teacher ratio near the national norm. About 66% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic challenges in the surrounding community.

Student Body & Demographics at COOK MIDDLE

1,428
Total Students
15.6 : 1
Student:Teacher
66%
Free Lunch
91
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (06–08) are served by this school
Gender Distribution721 male · 707 female
50%
50%
Male 50%Female 50%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility66%
National avg 52% · 936 students
Student Composition
10%
16%
57%
13%
Asian10%
White16%
Hispanic / Latino57%
Black13%
Multiracial3%
Native American1%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 481611006235

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$14,636Near avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$14,636
State avg
$18,277
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$6,440
Student Support$2,781
Administration$1,756
Operations$2,195
Other$1,464
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $14,636 spent per student, an estimated $6,484 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
28%
56%
State government
28.5%
Local (property tax)
56.0%
Federal programs
15.5%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
ROBINSON ELRENNELL ELSHERIDAN ELPOSTMA EL
↓
Middle
SMITH MIDDLESPILLANE MIDDLEHAMILTON MIDDLEARAGON MIDDLE
+10 more
↓
High School
CYPRESS RANCH H SBRIDGELAND H SCY-FAIR H SCYPRESS CREEK H S
+8 more
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelMiddle
Grades06 – 08
Location—
CountyHarris County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictCYPRESS-FAIRBANKS ISD →
Phone: (281)897-4400
NCES ID: 481611006235
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in HOUSTON seeking a public middle school, especially those prioritizing a diverse, community-focused learning environment. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

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28% FRL
High
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High
CY-FAIR H S
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45% FRL
High
CYPRESS CREEK H S
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High
CYPRESS WOODS H S
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High
CYPRESS LAKES H S
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High
CYPRESS PARK H S
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District School Rankings
Location
9111 WHEATLAND DR, HOUSTON, TX 77064
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Middle
1
How does the school support the transition from elementary?
Orientation programs, peer mentoring
2
What electives and clubs are available?
Arts, STEM, sports, extracurriculars
3
How are students grouped for core subjects?
Tracking policies can affect equity
4
What is the school's homework and study policy?
Look for balance and academic support
5
How is bullying and social pressure addressed?
Anti-bullying policies, counselor availability
6
What advanced or enrichment options exist?
Honors courses, gifted programs
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.