Jay Cooke Junior High School is an historic American junior high school building that is located in the Logan neighborhood of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1988, it was named for financier Jay Cooke.
Serving 369 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Cooke Jay Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 7% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 18% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 369 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in PA
- Math Proficiency: 7% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 18% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Cooke Jay Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Cooke Jay Middle School's student population of 369 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
369 students
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Cooke Jay Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cooke Jay Middle School is 0.34, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2615 out of 2733 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
7%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
57%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
5%
Hispanic
15%
16%
Black
80%
14%
White
1%
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
59%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (08-09)
7%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Logan The Lion
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cooke Jay Middle School's ranking?
Cooke Jay Middle School is ranked #2615 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Cooke Jay Middle School often compared to?
Cooke Jay Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bala-cynwyd Middle School, Lindley Academy Cs At Birney by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
7% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 18% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Cooke Jay Middle School?
369 students attend Cooke Jay Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Cooke Jay Middle School students are Black, 15% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Cooke Jay Middle School?
Cooke Jay Middle School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Cooke Jay Middle School offer ?
Cooke Jay Middle School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Cooke Jay Middle School part of?
Cooke Jay Middle School is part of Philadelphia City School District.
In what neighborhood is Cooke Jay Middle School located?
Cooke Jay Middle School is located in the North Philadelphia neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA. There are 106 other public schools located in North Philadelphia.
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