American Leadership Academy Gilbert North K-12 vs Cooley Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Arizona, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
American Leadership Academy Gilbert North K-12
Gilbert · Charter other · Grades K–12
2,357 students
Cooley Middle School
Gilbert · Public middle · Grades 6–8
795 students
| Measure | American Leadership Academy Gilbert North K-12 Gilbert, Arizona | Cooley Middle School Gilbert, Arizona |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | – Not rated | 63 Top 50% |
| State rank | – | #20 of 203 |
| National rank | – | #4838 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Other | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 2,357 | 795 |
| Enrollment | 2,357 | 795 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 12.3 | 15.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 58% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 53% |
| city | Gilbert | Gilbert |
| state | Arizona | Arizona |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •American Leadership Academy Gilbert North K-12 does better on math proficiency (57% vs 53%).
- •Cooley Middle School does better on reading proficiency (58% vs 57%).
- •American Leadership Academy Gilbert North K-12 does better on students per teacher (12.3 vs 15.6).
- •American Leadership Academy Gilbert North K-12 is the larger school with 2,357 students compared with 795.
- •American Leadership Academy Gilbert North K-12 is a charter school while Cooley Middle School is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is American Leadership Academy Gilbert North K-12 better than Cooley Middle School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are American Leadership Academy Gilbert North K-12 and Cooley Middle School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Gilbert and Gilbert in Arizona.
Which has the better Enrollment?
American Leadership Academy Gilbert North K-12: 2,357. Cooley Middle School: 795. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do American Leadership Academy Gilbert North K-12 and Cooley Middle School rank in Arizona?
American Leadership Academy Gilbert North K-12 is unranked and Cooley Middle School is 20th of 203 among other schools in Arizona on the 2025 Success Index (US).