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Donald Ralph Cooke School (Closed 2023)

1689 Mendez Pl
Live Oak, FL 32064
Serving 28 students in grades 6-12, Donald Ralph Cooke School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 21-39% (which was lower than the Florida state average of 59%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≤20% (which was lower than the Florida state average of 56%).
Minority enrollment was 32% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
28 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers (17-18)
4 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (FL)
(18-19)
21-39%
59%
(18-19)
≤20%
56%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
7%
37%
Black
18%
21%
White
68%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.50
(20-21)
≥50%
89%
Eligible for Free Lunch
14%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
4%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 59% FL state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 56% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Donald Ralph Cooke School?
The graduation rate of Donald Ralph Cooke School is 50%, which is lower than the Florida state average of 89%.
How many students attend Donald Ralph Cooke School?
28 students attend Donald Ralph Cooke School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Donald Ralph Cooke School students are White, 18% of students are Black, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 7% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Donald Ralph Cooke School offer ?
Donald Ralph Cooke School offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Donald Ralph Cooke School part of?
Donald Ralph Cooke School is part of Suwannee School District.

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