B
Good
77/100

Milton Cooper El

📚 Pre-K – 05 🏫 Elementary 💎 Hidden Gem
📍 18665 IMPERIAL VLY DR, Houston, TX 77073
Overall
B
77/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
C
1.2 grade levels below the U.S. average · 36th percentile in Texas
Growth
A+
Students gain 1.28 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 88th percentile
Resources
B+
Class size, funding, school size and type

📈 Top 15% in Texas for growth · 💎 Hidden gem

Each score is graded separately against Texas schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

77
Repit Score
out of 100
781
Students
enrolled
14.4:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$13K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%36/1001.2 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%88/100Students gain 1.28 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 1.29 in 2009–19; 90th percentile in Texas (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%81/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

💎 Hidden gem. Most students here come from low-income families, yet they learn faster than the national average — 1.28 grade levels a year in 2022–25, and above average before the pandemic too. Growth like this is the clearest sign of what a school adds.

Students served: 84% students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Compared with Texas schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are −1 points worse than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Texas. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency24% (−16 pts vs. state avg 40%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2020–21
➗ Math proficiency25% (−10 pts vs. state avg 35%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2020–21

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Texas state test (2020–21), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
Black17%17%reading -10 pts, math -4 pts31st percentile (list)
Hispanic27%27%reading -5 pts, math -1 pts42nd percentile (list)
Low-income22%27%reading -6 pts, math +2 pts44th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 18665 IMPERIAL VLY DR
City Houston
ZIP Code 77073
District 4841220
NCES School ID 484122010789
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 77073

Understanding the community around Milton Cooper El helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $69,784
Per Capita Income $27,937
Poverty Rate 12.8%
Households Earning $100K+ 27.8%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 13.0%
High School or Higher 81.1%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $185,400
Median Rent $1,266
Owner-Occupied 62.9%
Renter-Occupied 37.1%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Milton Cooper El.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 47.9%
Female 52.1%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino 61.5%
Black 30.5%
White 3.5%
Asian 1.9%
Two or More Races 2.4%
American Indian 0.3%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 781
Teachers (FTE) 54.4
Student:Teacher Ratio 14.4:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Milton Cooper El?
Milton Cooper El has a Repit School Score of 77 out of 100, earning a grade of B. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Milton Cooper El?
Milton Cooper El has 781 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.4:1.
What grades does Milton Cooper El serve?
Milton Cooper El serves grades Pre-K – 05 and is classified as a Elementary. This is a public school.
How much funding does Milton Cooper El receive per student?
Milton Cooper El receives $12,850 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is around the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Milton Cooper El in 77073 ▼
Avg Home Value
$231,421
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,884
1-Year Change
-0.5%
% Renters
37.1%

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026