Cooley Middle School vs Learning Foundation and Performing Arts Gilbert
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Arizona, United States, 561 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cooley Middle School
Gilbert · Public middle · Grades 6–8
795 students
Learning Foundation and Performing Arts Gilbert
Gilbert · Charter high · Grades 7–12
259 students
| Measure | Cooley Middle School Gilbert, Arizona | Learning Foundation and Performing Arts Gilbert Gilbert, Arizona |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 63 Top 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #20 of 203 | #164 of 286 |
| National rank | #4838 of 15,369 | #10686 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 7–12 |
| Students | 795 | 259 |
| Enrollment | 795 | 259 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 15.6 | 10.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 58% | 43% |
| Math proficiency | 53% | 27% |
| city | Gilbert | Gilbert |
| state | Arizona | Arizona |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cooley Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (62.9 vs 41.1).
- •Cooley Middle School does better on math proficiency (53% vs 27%).
- •Cooley Middle School does better on reading proficiency (58% vs 43%).
- •Learning Foundation and Performing Arts Gilbert does better on students per teacher (10.4 vs 15.6).
- •Cooley Middle School is the larger school with 795 students compared with 259.
- •Cooley Middle School is a public school while Learning Foundation and Performing Arts Gilbert is a charter 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 Cooley Middle School better than Learning Foundation and Performing Arts Gilbert?
On the Success Index (US), Cooley Middle School ranks higher (62.9 vs 41.1 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 Cooley Middle School and Learning Foundation and Performing Arts Gilbert?
About 561 m in a straight line, between Gilbert and Gilbert in Arizona.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cooley Middle School: 795. Learning Foundation and Performing Arts Gilbert: 259. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cooley Middle School and Learning Foundation and Performing Arts Gilbert rank in Arizona?
Cooley Middle School is 20th of 203 and Learning Foundation and Performing Arts Gilbert is 164th of 286 among middle schools in Arizona on the 2025 Success Index (US).