Cooper Middle School

1050 Plum Grove Cir
Buffalo Grove, IL 60089

www.ccsd21.org

675 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Cooper Middle School, located at 1050 Plum Grove Circle in Buffalo Grove, Illinois, serves as a prominent educational institution within Community Consolidated School District 21. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and academically rigorous environment for students in the middle school grades. Known for its commitment to both intellectual development and social-emotional growth, the school emphasizes a comprehensive curriculum that prepares students for the challenges of high school and beyond.

Beyond its core academic programs, Cooper Middle School prides itself on cultivating a vibrant school community that encourages student involvement in extracurricular activities, sports, and arts programs. The school focuses on building a collaborative partnership between staff, parents, and the surrounding Buffalo Grove community to ensure a holistic approach to student success. With a focus on inclusive practices and modern teaching strategies, Cooper aims to empower its students to become responsible, life-long learners in an ever-evolving global society.

675

Total Students

49.0

Full-Time Teachers

13.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Cooper Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	389
Hispanic	170
Black	19
Asian	75
Two or More	20
American Indian	2

White
389 (57.6 %)
Hispanic
170 (25.2 %)
Asian
75 (11.1 %)
Two or More
20 (3.0 %)
Black
19 (2.8 %)
American Indian
2 (0.3 %)

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:	Wheeling CCSD 21
Phone:	(847)520-2750
Website:	http://www.ccsd21.org
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	675
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	49.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (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 6 204

Grade 7 229

Grade 8 242