MC COOK JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL
MC COOK JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL is a public middle school that is part of the MC COOK PUBLIC SCHOOLS school district, located in MC COOK, NE with about 321 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 8th Grade. With about 18 teachers, MC COOK JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. 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.
McCook Junior High School, located at 800 W 7th St in McCook, Nebraska, serves as a key educational institution for the local community, typically catering to students in the middle school grades. As part of the McCook Public Schools district, the school focuses on bridging the gap between elementary education and high school, emphasizing core academic subjects such as mathematics, science, language arts, and social studies. The school environment is designed to support the unique developmental needs of early adolescents, fostering both academic growth and social-emotional learning during these formative years.
Beyond the standard curriculum, McCook Junior High provides a variety of extracurricular opportunities that encourage student engagement and personal development. These often include athletic programs, music and arts initiatives, and student organizations that help students explore their interests outside of the classroom. By prioritizing a supportive and structured atmosphere, the school aims to prepare its students for the academic rigors of high school while encouraging them to become active and responsible members of the McCook community.
For more information, contact MC COOK JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL at (308) 345-6940 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
MC COOK, NE 69001-3080
(308) 345-6940
MC COOK JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL is a public school in MC COOK, NE with about 321 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Nebraska
School Details
- Level:
- Middle School
- Charter School:*
- Not applicable
- District:
- MC COOK PUBLIC SCHOOLS
- Total Students:
- 321
- Teachers:
- 18.41
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 321 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending MC COOK JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 91% of the student body.
- White
- 91.3%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 6.2%
- Two or more races
- 1.2%
- Black or African American
- 0.6%
- Asian
- 0.3%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.3%
- Female
- 51.4%
- Male
- 48.6%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.