The top reported proficiency rate is 23% in Science. The lowest is 19% in English language arts.
Original Research by School Decision on Virgil Cooper Ms
Virgil Cooper Middle School serves seventh and eighth graders in the Drumright district, a small town in Creek County, Oklahoma. The school shares a building with the high school, so students experience a combined secondary campus setting within walking distance of the town’s downtown corridor. The district operates two school buildings total, with Bradley Elementary serving the younger grades.
The student body is small, with an enrollment that reflects a mostly white student population and a substantial share of students who identify as two or more races. The state testing data for the 2024-25 school year shows a mixed picture. In English language arts, roughly a fifth to a quarter of students scored at the proficient level or above. In science, about a fifth of eighth graders reached that benchmark. For math, the state has suppressed the proficiency results for both seventh and eighth grades, which can happen when the number of tested students is small enough that individual students could be identified. A parent may want to ask the school directly for any available breakdown. The Oklahoma state testing program also underwent cut score changes in English language arts and math this year, which means the results are not directly comparable to prior years.
When placed alongside other districts in Creek County, Virgil Cooper Middle School’s overall proficiency index falls below the midpoint of the group. The index averages performance across tested subjects and grades, and the district shows a proficiency rate toward the lower end of the county range. The school does not serve high school grades, so there is no graduation rate to report here.
The housing market in the Drumright zip code shows home values notably below both the Oklahoma state average and the national average, which aligns with the town's long-term pattern. Rents in the Creek County area have been rising at a pace similar to the national trend. The town has experienced population decline over many decades since its oil boom days, and housing vacancy is a factor in the local market. Monthly mortgage costs on a typical home here, based on current interest rates, are modest compared to many places.
No recent changes to district policies, programs, or leadership were found in the available sources, so it is not possible to report any current initiatives or shifts. Parents looking for details about curriculum, elective offerings, or afterschool activities may need to contact the school directly, as those program offerings were not included in the data available here. The civic life of Drumright is centered on its Broadway corridor, with parks, a local museum, and a monthly market adding activity. The town is rural and quiet, and the schools are woven into that fabric rather than separated from it.
Families considering Virgil Cooper Middle School should know that its proficiency rates are below the county average, particularly in reading and science, and that math results are suppressed. The setting is small and community-oriented, with a history that bears directly on the town's present character. The school itself sits in a shared building with the high school, which may suit families who want their children in a combined secondary environment. The cost of living in Drumright is low, which could be a practical consideration for families weighing school options against housing affordability.
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