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Cooley Elementary School vs. Schoolcraft Elementary School

Should you attend Cooley Elementary School or Schoolcraft Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Cooley Elementary School
2000 Highfield Rd
Waterford, MI 48329
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Schoolcraft Elementary School
6400 Maceday Dr
Waterford, MI 48329
: 
7/
10
Top 50%
Top Rankings
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Schoolcraft Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:

Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 371 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Cooley Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Serving 411 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Schoolcraft Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 44% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
K-5
PK-5
Total Students
371 students
411 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Cooley Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Schoolcraft Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
52% | 48%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Cooley Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Schoolcraft Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
24 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Cooley Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Schoolcraft Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Cooley Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Waterford School District and the state of Michigan, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Schoolcraft Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Waterford School District and the state of Michigan, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#746 out of 3025 schools in MI
(Top 30%)
#1013 out of 3025 schools in MI
(Top 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Cooley Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Schoolcraft Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
40-44%
(Top 50% in MI)
50-54%
(Top 20% in MI)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Cooley Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Waterford School District and Michigan public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Schoolcraft Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Waterford School District and Michigan public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
55-59%
(Top 30% in MI)(21-22 School Year Data)
44%
(Bottom 50% in MI)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Cooley Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Waterford School District and Michigan public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Schoolcraft Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Waterford School District and Michigan public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
50-54%
(Top 20% in MI)(21-22 School Year Data)
30-34%
(Bottom 50% in MI)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Cooley Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Waterford School District and Michigan public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Schoolcraft Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Waterford School District and Michigan public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Cooley Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Schoolcraft Elementary School by grade.
Kindergarten Students
53
67
Grade 1 Students
78
70
Grade 2 Students
67
77
Grade 3 Students
54
59
Grade 4 Students
62
61
Grade 5 Students
57
77

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
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This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Cooley Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Waterford School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2013-14 school year.
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% Asian
4%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Cooley Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Waterford School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Schoolcraft Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Waterford School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
% Hispanic
12%
11%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Cooley Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Waterford School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Schoolcraft Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Waterford School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
8%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Cooley Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Waterford School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Schoolcraft Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Waterford School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
74%
79%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Cooley Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Waterford School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Schoolcraft Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Waterford School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Cooley Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Waterford School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Schoolcraft Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Waterford School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.43
0.36
This chart showcases the diversity score of Cooley Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Waterford School District and Michigan, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Schoolcraft Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Waterford School District and Michigan, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
51%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Cooley Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Waterford School District and Michigan, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Schoolcraft Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Waterford School District and Michigan, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Cooley Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Waterford School District and Michigan, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Schoolcraft Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Waterford School District and Michigan, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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