Cooley Middle School is a member of the Higley Unified School District and enrolls sixth through eighth grade students in Gilbert. Consistently ranked as a top school in Arizona, Cooley Middle School follows a well-rounded curriculum to educate civic-minded pupils. Students are challenged to achieve academic excellence with a focus on fine arts, athletics, STEM and developing leadership skills. Cooley Middle School focuses on effectively preparing students for high school and higher education while creating a developmentally appropriate learning environment.
Challenging the students to explore their own interests and potential, Cooley Middle School provides numerous extracurricular activities. Competitive athletics are available throughout the year, and a number of clubs make it easy for students to stay engaged. Clubs include Color Guard, Garden and Arts Club, Student Council and National Junior Honor Society. Parents are encouraged to participate in their child’s education through a parent-teacher organization and Site Council.
The Higley Unified School District includes elementary, middle and high school campuses. Cooley Middle School is a feeder school to Higley High School and Williams Field High School, providing a smooth transition for teenage students.
Cooley Middle School
Public Middle School
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Grade 6-8
1100 S Recker Rd,
Gilbert, AZ
Higley Unified School District
School Details
Head of School
Dr. Randy Mahlerwein
Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Math Proficiency
44%
Reading Proficiency
49%
Niche Grade
A-
B+
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
Reading Proficiency
49%
Math Proficiency
44%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Teachers
49
Full Time Teachers
49
Teachers in First or Second Year
19.2%
GreatSchools Rating
5
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Test Scores
Science
19%
State Average
31%
Math
43%
State Average
44%
Teachers and Staff
Students Per Counselor
894:1
Student Diversity
Male
50%
Female
50%
White
52.5%
Female
50%
Male
50%
Economically disadvantaged
30.1%
Hispanic
26.4%
Black
7.7%
Two or more races
7.4%
Asian
4.3%
Limited English proficient
2.3%
Specialty School Programs
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
1/12/2019
The teachers at Cooley can be really good or not so good. I have had some of my favorite teachers and least favorite teachers at this school.
GreatSchools Reviews
8/30/2025
My experience at Cooley has been extremely negative. Students have given me death threats, cyberbullied me online, leaked my face without consent, and even physically assaulted me. Instead of addressing these serious issues, the school’s response was to give me a “lunch reflection” as if I was the p...
1/26/2025
We have been very pleased with the administration and staff at CMS. The teachers are incredibly responsive to questions and concerns. The classes are challenging and there is a focus on preparing kids for high school. I would highly recommend.
4/29/2024
Some teachers are not there mentally and just sit at their desks eating or staring at their computer, some teachers are awesome and fun. However, the school doesn’t really handle bullying well and makes you feel really scared and anxious at the end of the day and before school, mainly because you ar...
5/18/2023
Some teachers are amazing while others are very questionable. Very unreliable because mid-year, the algebra teacher got suspended then fired later on in the year. It was very hard to teach myself algebra while not having a teacher to help.
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List Price Range
$370K - $2.3M
Homes For Sale
80
Average Home Value
$628,657
Median Lot Size
5,662 Sq Ft
% Renters
26%
Average Household Income
$137,570
% of College Grads
49.1%
Median Age
33
Average House Size
2,535 Sq Ft
% Commercial Property
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Cosmo Dog Park
- Basketball
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Sagebrush Park
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- Playground
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Comstock Park
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Rancho Corona Park
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Cooley Middle School is a public school for students in grades 6-8 in Gilbert, AZ and is served by the Higley Unified School District in Arizona. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 876 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 17:1. Academic records show that 44% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 49% are proficient in reading. Cooley Middle School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A- and a GreatSchools Rating of 6 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $628,657. Discover additional schools in the area, like Williams Field High School, Evit - Williams Field High School, Higley High School, and more. Learn more about what Gilbert has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Cooley Middle School.