ASU Preparatory Academy-Polytechnic Middle School vs Cooley Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Arizona, United States, 3.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
ASU Preparatory Academy-Polytechnic Middle School
Mesa · Charter middle · Grades 5–8
328 students
Cooley Middle School
Gilbert · Public middle · Grades 6–8
795 students
| Measure | ASU Preparatory Academy-Polytechnic Middle School Mesa, Arizona | Cooley Middle School Gilbert, Arizona |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 88 Top 5% | 63 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1 of 203 | #20 of 203 |
| National rank | #498 of 15,369 | #4838 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 328 | 795 |
| Enrollment | 328 | 795 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 9.9 | 15.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 58% |
| Math proficiency | 67% | 53% |
| city | Mesa | Gilbert |
| state | Arizona | Arizona |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •ASU Preparatory Academy-Polytechnic Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (87.6 vs 62.9).
- •ASU Preparatory Academy-Polytechnic Middle School does better on math proficiency (67% vs 53%).
- •ASU Preparatory Academy-Polytechnic Middle School does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 58%).
- •ASU Preparatory Academy-Polytechnic Middle School does better on students per teacher (9.9 vs 15.6).
- •Cooley Middle School is the larger school with 795 students compared with 328.
- •ASU Preparatory Academy-Polytechnic Middle School 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 ASU Preparatory Academy-Polytechnic Middle School better than Cooley Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), ASU Preparatory Academy-Polytechnic Middle School ranks higher (87.6 vs 62.9 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are ASU Preparatory Academy-Polytechnic Middle School and Cooley Middle School?
About 3.4 km in a straight line, between Mesa and Gilbert in Arizona.
Which has the better Enrollment?
ASU Preparatory Academy-Polytechnic Middle School: 328. Cooley Middle School: 795. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do ASU Preparatory Academy-Polytechnic Middle School and Cooley Middle School rank in Arizona?
ASU Preparatory Academy-Polytechnic Middle School is 1st of 203 and Cooley Middle School is 20th of 203 among middle schools in Arizona on the 2025 Success Index (US).