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Cook Elementary School vs. Harmony School Of Science - Austin

Should you attend Cook Elementary School or Harmony School Of Science - Austin? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
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School Overview

School
Cook Elementary School
1511 Cripple Creek Dr
Austin, TX 78758
: 
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Harmony School Of Science - Austin
11800 Stonehollow Dr Ste 100
Austin, TX 78758
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Overview
Serving 417 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Cook Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 456 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Harmony School Of Science - Austin ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 56% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 59% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
417 students
456 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Cook Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Harmony School Of Science - Austin over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
49% | 51%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Cook Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Harmony School Of Science - Austin.
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
27 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Cook Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Harmony School Of Science - Austin over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
17:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Cook Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Austin Independent School District and the state of Texas, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Harmony School Of Science - Austin with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Harmony Public Schools - Central Texas and the state of Texas, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#6260 out of 8096 schools in TX
(Bottom 50%)
#1938 out of 8096 schools in TX
(Top 30%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Cook Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Harmony School Of Science - Austin, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
30-34%
(Bottom 50% in TX)
56%
(Top 30% in TX)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Cook Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Austin Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Harmony School Of Science - Austin who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Harmony Public Schools - Central Texas and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
35-39%
(Bottom 50% in TX)(21-22 School Year Data)
59%
(Top 30% in TX)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Cook Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Austin Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Harmony School Of Science - Austin who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Harmony Public Schools - Central Texas and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
20-29%
(Bottom 50% in TX)(21-22 School Year Data)
30-34%
(Bottom 50% in TX)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Cook Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Austin Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Harmony School Of Science - Austin who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Harmony Public Schools - Central Texas and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Cook Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Harmony School Of Science - Austin by grade.
Pre-K Students
54
42
Kindergarten Students
62
64
Grade 1 Students
48
73
Grade 2 Students
75
65
Grade 3 Students
64
70
Grade 4 Students
51
71
Grade 5 Students
63
71

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
1%
28%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Cook Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Austin Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Harmony School Of Science - Austin, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Harmony Public Schools - Central Texas and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
91%
31%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Cook Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Austin Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Harmony School Of Science - Austin, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Harmony Public Schools - Central Texas and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
2%
20%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Cook Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Austin Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Harmony School Of Science - Austin, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Harmony Public Schools - Central Texas and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
4%
19%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Cook Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Austin Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Harmony School Of Science - Austin, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Harmony Public Schools - Central Texas and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Cook Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Austin Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Harmony School Of Science - Austin, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Harmony Public Schools - Central Texas and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.17
0.76
This chart showcases the diversity score of Cook Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Austin Independent School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Harmony School Of Science - Austin, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Harmony Public Schools - Central Texas and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
90%
51%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Cook Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Austin Independent School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Harmony School Of Science - Austin, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Harmony Public Schools - Central Texas and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
10%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Cook Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Austin Independent School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Harmony School Of Science - Austin, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Harmony Public Schools - Central Texas and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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