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Cocalico Middle School

Cocalico SD · Lancaster County · South 6th Street, Denver, PA 17517.0

(717)336-1471

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8/10
#127
Rank 127 out of 520
Top 24%
English Language Arts8/10 · #153 · 71st percentile
Mathematics9/10 · #75 · 86th percentile
Science6/10 · #214 · 55th percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

School Overview

Tucked into the heart of Lancaster County's rolling farmland, Cocalico Middle School serves the tight-knit community of Denver, PA — a small borough where neighbors still know each other by name and Friday night football means something. The school punches above its weight in math, making it a solid choice for families who want rigorous academics without the pressure-cooker feel of a big suburban district. If you're drawn to a slower pace of life, genuine community roots, and the kind of place where kids can still ride bikes to a friend's house, the Cocalico area is hard to beat.

Student Demographics

578 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

White
472 (82%)
Hispanic
60 (10%)
Asian
22 (4%)
Multiple Races
15 (3%)
African American
9 (2%)

Key Indicators

English Learners12 (2%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged230 (40%)
Students with Disabilities133 (23%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

617
Enrollment
44.7
Teachers (FTE)
13.8:1
Student-Staff Ratio

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs3/10 · #397 · 23rd percentile

15 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among Middle Schools in Pennsylvania.