Cocopah Middle School

886 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Cocopah Middle School, located in the Scottsdale Unified School District, is a high-performing public middle school serving students in grades 6–8. Situated in a residential area of Scottsdale, Arizona, the school is well-regarded for its commitment to academic excellence and a rigorous curriculum designed to prepare students for the demands of high school and beyond. The school fosters a supportive environment that emphasizes both intellectual growth and the development of essential life skills during the critical middle school transition years.

Beyond its academic focus, Cocopah Middle School offers a diverse array of extracurricular activities, including competitive athletics, performing arts, and various student-led clubs. These programs are intended to help students explore their interests, build character, and develop leadership abilities. With a strong partnership between staff, students, and parents, the school maintains a community-centered atmosphere that prioritizes student well-being and active engagement in the learning process.

886

Total Students

43.2

Full-Time Teachers

20.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Cocopah Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	711
Hispanic	84
Black	21
Asian	47
Two or More	14
American Indian	8
Pacific Islander	1

White
711 (80.2 %)
Hispanic
84 (9.5 %)
Asian
47 (5.3 %)
Black
21 (2.4 %)
Two or More
14 (1.6 %)
American Indian
8 (0.9 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Scottsdale Unified District (4240)
Phone:	(480)484-4400
Website:	http://susd.org/cocopah
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	886
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	43.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 294

Grade 7 279

Grade 8 313