Serving 756 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 31% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 36% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 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 67% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 756 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 74%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 31% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 36% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 14% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Cotton Boll School serves the southern part of Peoria, AZ, covering an area of approximately 3.4 square miles. Families within this attendance zone can typically reach the school within a 5-10 minute drive, with the furthest edge located about 1.9 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Cotton Boll School's student population of 756 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has declined by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
756 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Cotton Boll School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,921 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cotton Boll School is 0.60, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#899 out of 1921 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
40%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
24%
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
17:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
5%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
5%
3%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
57%
49%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
8%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
26%
33%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
4%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)40.5%
41.2%
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
41%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
10%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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 #899 out of 1,921 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?
31% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% AZ state average), while 36% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Cotton Boll School?
756 students attend Cotton Boll School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Cotton Boll School students are Hispanic, 26% of students are White, 8% of students are Black, 5% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Cotton Boll School?
Cotton Boll School has a student ration of 20:1, 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 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Cotton Boll School part of?
Cotton Boll School is part of Peoria Unified School District (4237).
In what neighborhood is Cotton Boll School located?
Cotton Boll School is located in the Westgreen Estates neighborhood of Peoria, AZ.
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