Serving 189 students in grades Kindergarten-8, The Cottonwood School Of Civics And Science ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Oregon for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Oregon state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-79% (which is higher than the Oregon state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Oregon state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 189 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 30%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in OR
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-79% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
The Cottonwood School Of Civics And Science ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oregon for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
The Cottonwood School Of Civics And Science's student population of 189 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
189 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The Cottonwood School Of Civics And Science ranks within the top 20% of all 740 schools in Oregon (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of The Cottonwood School Of Civics And Science is 0.49, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#84 out of 740 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-79%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
6%
4%
Hispanic
11%
25%
Black
3%
2%
White
70%
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
10%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
7%
43%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Cottonwood School Of Civics And Science's ranking?
The Cottonwood School Of Civics And Science is ranked #84 out of 740 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Oregon.
What schools are The Cottonwood School Of Civics And Science often compared to?
The Cottonwood School Of Civics And Scienceis often viewed alongside schools like Reynolds Arthur Academy, Portland Arthur Charter School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% OR state average), while 60-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% OR state average).
How many students attend The Cottonwood School Of Civics And Science?
189 students attend The Cottonwood School Of Civics And Science.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of The Cottonwood School Of Civics And Science students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of The Cottonwood School Of Civics And Science?
The Cottonwood School Of Civics And Science has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Oregon state average of 17:1.
What grades does The Cottonwood School Of Civics And Science offer ?
The Cottonwood School Of Civics And Science offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is The Cottonwood School Of Civics And Science part of?
The Cottonwood School Of Civics And Science is part of Oregon Department Of Education School District.
School Reviews
5 2/14/2022
There are a lot of options available from Portland Public Schools including language immersion, neighborhood public, and charter schools. We did research on all the choices and are so happy we were able to choose Cottonwood. It''s a hyper-localized and environmentally conscious program that engages our kindergarteners. The teachers and administrators are awesome. We love the adventure playground and frequent trips to Cottonwood Bay. This is a wonderful school.
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