The Cooper Middle School project was identified according to the Renovation Queue, approved in 2009.  The renovation with additions, will bring the total future building area to approximately 179,000 square feet. Cooper Middle is ranked 34 of 63 schools in the queue. Planning/Design was funded by the 2015 bond, with construction funded by the 2019 bond. The completed project will provide:

• modern amenities
• new classrooms
• library
• administrative offices
• site improvements including parking and removing a modular

Latest Update: May 17, 2024

Future Events

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Key Build Information

Funding: 2015 Bond (Planning), 2019 Bond (Construction)
Future Building Area: 179,000 SF
Anticipated Future Capacity: 1120
Building Area: 114,350 SF
Prior Renovation: 1989
Prior Capacity Enhancement: 2006 (modular)
2008 Renovation Rank: #34
Architect: Perkins Eastman
Contractor: Keller Brothers, Inc.
Current Status: Under Construction
Estimated Completion: Fall 2024

School Information

Address: 977 Balls Hill Road, McLean, VA  22101
FCPS Region: 1
Grades: 7-8
HS Pyramid: Langley HS
ES Feeder: Churchill Road ES, Colvin Run ES, Forestville ES, Franklin Sherman ES, Great Falls ES, Spring Hill ES
Opened: 1986
Title 1: No
Programs: AAP Local Level IV, Immersion, Autism, Intellectual Disability (School-based)

Past Planning & Construction Information