Summary:
In zip code 76522, there are two public middle schools serving grades 6-8 in Copperas Cove, Texas, both part of the Copperas Cove Independent School District (Isd).
S C Lee J H stands out as the stronger performer, with a higher state ranking (60th percentile) and a clear upward trend, jumping from the 47th percentile in just one year. It outperforms Copperas Cove J H in most core subjects, including 6th and 7th grade reading and math. While Copperas Cove J H has a slightly lower student-teacher ratio (11.9:1 vs. 13.4:1) and a lower dropout rate (0.3% vs. 0.6%), it faces greater challenges with a higher percentage of economically disadvantaged students (61.08% vs. 54.4%). Both schools have very low dropout rates, well below the district average of 0.9%.
A key finding is that both schools excel in mathematics, significantly outperforming the state average in 6th and 8th grade math. However, they both struggle with 8th grade social studies, scoring below the state average. The most dramatic improvement is in 8th grade math, where both schools saw a massive 20-percentage-point jump in proficiency from the previous year, suggesting a highly effective district-wide intervention. While S C Lee J H spends slightly more per student ($8,891 vs. $8,755), the resource difference is small, and the academic gap appears more tied to socioeconomic factors than class size. For parents, S C Lee J H offers the strongest and most consistently improving academic environment, while Copperas Cove J H provides smaller classes and a very low dropout rate despite its challenges.
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