Cope Middle

www.redlandsusd.net/cope

1,275 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Cope Middle School, located in Redlands, California, is a key part of the Redlands Unified School District, serving students in grades 6 through 8. The school is committed to fostering a challenging and supportive academic environment that prepares middle schoolers for the rigors of high school and beyond. By emphasizing a rigorous curriculum alongside character development, the school aims to help students navigate the critical transition from childhood to adolescence while building a strong foundation in core subjects like mathematics, science, and the humanities.

Beyond its academic focus, Cope Middle School places a high value on student engagement and community involvement. The school offers a variety of extracurricular activities, including sports, arts programs, and student organizations, which allow students to explore their interests and develop leadership skills outside the classroom. With a dedicated faculty and a focus on maintaining a safe, inclusive culture, Cope Middle School strives to empower its diverse student body to become responsible, life-long learners who are prepared to contribute positively to their community.

1,275

Total Students

59.1

Full-Time Teachers

21.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

59.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Cope Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	290
Hispanic	611
Black	104
Asian	170
Two or More	92
Pacific Islander	7

Hispanic
611 (48.0 %)
White
290 (22.8 %)
Asian
170 (13.3 %)
Black
104 (8.2 %)
Two or More
92 (7.2 %)
Pacific Islander
7 (0.5 %)

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:	N/A
District:	Redlands Unified
Phone:	(909)307-5420
Website:	http://www.redlandsusd.net/cope
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	1,275
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	59.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	21.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	603
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	151

* 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 6 410

Grade 7 410

Grade 8 455