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Virgil Cooper Middle School

Q: Is Virgil Cooper Middle School a good school?

Virgil Cooper Middle School ranks 153 rd of 369 Oklahoma middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 7-8

153^rd

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 369 Oklahoma Middle Schools

Better than 59% of Oklahoma middle schools

Summary

Virgil Cooper Middle School is a public middle school located in Drumright, Oklahoma, serving grades 7-8 with a total enrollment of 59 students. The school faces several challenges, including high chronic absenteeism, low test scores, and a high percentage of economically disadvantaged students.

Virgil Cooper Middle School's performance is generally lower than the nearby middle schools, such as Mannford Middle School, Cushing Middle School, and Stroud Middle School, which have higher test scores, lower chronic absenteeism rates, and better overall rankings. The school's statewide ranking has fluctuated over the years but has generally declined, from 156 out of 332 Oklahoma middle schools in 2015-2016 to 341 out of 407 in 2020-2021, suggesting a need for improvement.

One potential contributing factor to the school's performance challenges is the significant difference in spending per student between Virgil Cooper Middle School and some of the nearby schools, such as Agra Junior High School and Stroud Middle School. Addressing these issues may require a comprehensive approach, including strategies to improve student engagement, targeted academic interventions, and potentially increased funding and resources.

Students ?

11.5

Student/teacher ratio ?

$16,880

Per pupil spending ?

68.5%

Free/discounted lunch ?

510 South Skinner Avenue
Drumright, OK 74030-4030

(918) 352-2318

District: Drumright

Students who attend Virgil Cooper Middle School usually attend:

High:

Drumright High School

Feeder schools for Virgil Cooper Middle School:

Elementary:

Bradley Elementary School

Racial breakdown:

White:

63.0%

Two or more races:

25.9%

American Indian:

9.3%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 39th percentile in 2011 → 59th in 2025

Strengths

✓Ranking is trending up — up 20 percentile points since 2011

✓Above the Oklahoma median (59th percentile)

✓Small classes — about 12 students per teacher

Worth a look

!High chronic absenteeism (35% vs 19% Oklahoma)

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school25%

District avg21%

Oklahoma avg27%

153^rd of 369

Oklahoma public middle schools ?

Top 41%▲ up 40 pts since 2015

From bottom 19% (2015) to top 41% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

227^th of 452Drumright among Oklahoma districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Oklahoma percentile	Rating
2025	50.6	153 of 369	58.5%	★★★☆☆
2021	24.4	341 of 407	16.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2016	51.2	156 of 332	53.0%	★★★☆☆
2015	29.7	241 of 297	18.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2011	48.0	329 of 542	39.3%	★★☆☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Oklahoma percentile	Rating
2021	21.0	226 of 257	12.1%	★☆☆☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

White (2021)12th percentile-4 vs school

By subject vs Oklahoma (2024-2025) ?

Science27%-3 vs state

English Language Arts I24%~ state avg

Mathematics24%~ state avg

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Schools Near Virgil Cooper Middle School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				OSTP English Language Arts I (2025)					OSTP Mathematics (2025)					OSTP Science (2025)			Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	OSTP English Language Arts I 5th Grade	OSTP English Language Arts I 6th Grade	OSTP English Language Arts I 7th Grade	OSTP English Language Arts I 8th Grade	OSTP English Language Arts I All Grades	OSTP Mathematics 5th Grade	OSTP Mathematics 6th Grade	OSTP Mathematics 7th Grade	OSTP Mathematics 8th Grade	OSTP Mathematics All Grades	OSTP Science 5th Grade	OSTP Science 8th Grade	OSTP Science All Grades	Total
Virgil Cooper Middle School	Public	7-8	510 South Skinner Avenue	Drumright	74030	Creek County	Drumright	No	(n/a)	No	No	(918) 352-2318	54	5	11.5	68.5%	34 (63.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (9.3%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (25.9%)	50.6	153^rd of 369 public middle schools	58.5%					(n/a)				21.0	24.0				24.0	24.0		27.0	27.0	$16,880
Cushing Middle School	Public	5-8	521 South Harmony Road	Cushing	74023	Payne County	Cushing	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(918) 225-1311	488	36	13.6	50.4%	334 (68.4%)	5 (1.0%)	36 (7.4%)	1 (0.2%)	43 (8.8%)	2 (0.4%)	67 (13.7%)	62.5	99^th of 369 public middle schools	73.2%		57.5	60^th of 189 public middle schools	68.3%	39	23.0	30.0	24.0	19.0	24.0	21.0	31.0	36.0	26.0	28.0	34.0	41.0	37.0	$11,953
Yale Middle School	Public	6-8	315 East Chicago	Yale	74085	Payne County	Yale	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(918) 387-2434	71	4	18.0	70.4%	56 (78.9%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (4.2%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (4.2%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (12.7%)	12.7	344^th of 369 public middle schools	6.8%					(n/a)				7.0	14.0				4.0	9.0		14.0	14.0	$7,600
Bristow Middle School	Public	6-8	10 Weatherwood Way	Bristow	74010	Creek County	Bristow	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(918) 367-3551	348	25	13.9	67.5%	189 (54.3%)	25 (7.2%)	14 (4.0%)	2 (0.6%)	85 (24.4%)	1 (0.3%)	32 (9.2%)	29.4	273^rd of 369 public middle schools	26.0%		9.4	180^th of 189 public middle schools	4.8%	93		22.0	13.0	19.0	18.0		13.0	16.0	11.0	13.0		23.0	23.0	$11,006
Agra Junior High School	Public	7-8	516 Lincoln	Agra	74824	Lincoln County	Agra	No	(n/a)	No	No	(918) 375-2261	46	2	18.4	65.2%	28 (60.9%)	1 (2.2%)	1 (2.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (2.2%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (32.6%)								(n/a)					23.0					26.0				$13,637
Stroud Middle School	Public	6-8	212 W 7th Street	Stroud	74079	Lincoln County	Stroud	No	(n/a)	No	No	(918) 968-2200	177	16	11.3	65.5%	104 (58.8%)	2 (1.1%)	11 (6.2%)	2 (1.1%)	22 (12.4%)	1 (0.6%)	34 (19.2%)	22.4	304^th of 369 public middle schools	17.6%					(n/a)		15.0	12.0	9.0	12.0		13.0	16.0	6.0	12.0		29.0	29.0	$18,246
Mannford Middle School	Public	6-8	104 Green Valley Road	Mannford	74044	Creek County	Mannford	No	(n/a)	No	No	(918) 865-4680	308	21	14.7	57.5%	213 (69.2%)	3 (1.0%)	11 (3.6%)	3 (1.0%)	27 (8.8%)	0 (0.0%)	51 (16.6%)	58.7	115^th of 369 public middle schools	68.8%		51.3	80^th of 189 public middle schools	57.7%	35		24.0	33.0	22.0	26.0		28.0	29.0	40.0	33.0		24.0	24.0	$10,221

Frequently Asked Questions about Virgil Cooper Middle School

What district is Virgil Cooper Middle School in?

Drumright

What high school do graduates of Virgil Cooper Middle School attend?

Students who attend Virgil Cooper Middle School usually go on to attend Drumright High School

Is Virgil Cooper Middle School a good school?

Virgil Cooper Middle School ranks 153^rd of 369 Oklahoma middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Virgil Cooper Middle School?

Students at Virgil Cooper Middle School are 63% White, 26% Two or more races, 9% American Indian, 2% Hispanic.

How many students attend Virgil Cooper Middle School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 54 students attended Virgil Cooper Middle School.

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