Cotton Boll School

8540 W Butler Dr
Peoria, AZ 85345
(School attendance zone shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%
Serving 803 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Cotton Boll School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 39%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 803 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 74%
  • : Top 50% in AZ
  • : 30% (Top 50%)
  • : 35% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Cotton Boll School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools

School Overview

Cotton Boll School's student population of 803 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
803 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
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School Rankings

Cotton Boll School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,854 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cotton Boll School is 0.58, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (AZ)
#797 out of 1854 schools
(Top 50%)
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30%
32%
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35%
39%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
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American Indian
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5%
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Asian
5%
3%
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Hispanic
59%
47%
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Black
6%
6%
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White
26%
35%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.58
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Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
29%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
13%
9%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Cotton Boll School's ranking?
Cotton Boll School is ranked #797 out of 1,854 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Cotton Boll School often compared to?
Cotton Boll Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Copperwood School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% AZ state average), while 35% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% AZ state average).
How many students attend Cotton Boll School?
803 students attend Cotton Boll School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Cotton Boll School students are Hispanic, 26% of students are White, 6% of students are Black, 5% of students are Asian, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cotton Boll School?
Cotton Boll School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Cotton Boll School offer ?
Cotton Boll School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Cotton Boll School part of?
Cotton Boll School is part of Peoria Unified School District (4237).

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 803 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 74%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 30% (Top 50%)
  • : 35% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

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