LAWRENCE COOK MIDDLE SCHOOL

Lawrence Cook Middle is a Title I public middle school that is part of the Santa Rosa High school district, located in Santa Rosa, CA with about 440 students offering grade levels from 7th Grade to 8th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 20 teachers, Lawrence Cook Middle has a student/teacher ratio of about 22:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Lawrence Cook Middle School, located on Sebastopol Road in Santa Rosa, California, serves as a central educational hub for the surrounding community within the Santa Rosa City Schools district. The school is committed to fostering an inclusive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and student engagement. By offering a diverse range of instructional programs and extracurricular opportunities, the campus aims to prepare its diverse student body for the transition to high school and beyond.

Beyond its core curriculum, Lawrence Cook Middle School places a strong emphasis on community and social-emotional learning. The school encourages active parental involvement and utilizes various support systems to help students navigate the challenges of middle adolescence. With a focus on creating a safe and structured campus culture, the administration and staff work collaboratively to provide students with the resources, technology, and mentorship necessary to succeed in a rapidly evolving academic landscape.

For more information, contact Lawrence Cook Middle at (707) 528-5156 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.