Cotton Boll School
Tel:
(623)412-4700
- Cotton Boll School serves 906 students in grades Prekindergarten-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 33% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 42%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 37% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 42%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is equal to the Arizona state level of 19:1.
- Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 62%.
Top Placements
Cotton Boll School places among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Cotton Boll School's student population of 906 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 48 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-8 |
| Total Students | 906 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 48 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Cotton Boll School's student:teacher ratio of 19:1 has decreased from 21:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Cotton Boll School is 0.62, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.42. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (AZ) |
| Overall School Rank | #919 out of 1,842 schools (Top 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 33% | 42% |
 | ||
| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 37% | 42% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 19:1 | 19:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | 6% |
| Asian | 4% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 51% | 45% |
| Black | 7% | 5% |
| White | 35% | 38% |
| Two or more races | 2% | 3% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.62 | 0.42 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 47% | 42% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 11% | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Peoria Unified School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, AZ Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Cotton Boll School is Peoria Accelerated High School (1.6 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Alta Loma School (0.9 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Alta Loma School (0.9 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Peoria Alta Loma School Grades: PK-8 | 795 students
0.9 miles
9750 N. 87th Avenue
Peoria, AZ 85345
(623)412-4575 0.9 PK-8 795 - Peoria Sun Valley Elementary School Alternative School
Grades: PK-8 | 964 students
1.2 miles
8361 N 95th Ave
Peoria, AZ 85345
(623)412-4825 1.2 PK-8 964 - Peoria Santa Fe Elementary School Grades: PK-8 | 775 students
1.5 miles
9880 N 77th Ave
Peoria, AZ 85345
(623)486-6000 1.5 PK-8 775 - Peoria Peoria Accelerated High School Charter School
Grades: 9-12 | 509 students
1.6 miles
8885 W Peoria Ave.
Peoria, AZ 85345
(623)979-0031 1.6 9-12 509 - Peoria Copper Canyon Academy Charter School
Grades: K-8 | 175 students
1.8 miles
7785 W. Peoria Ave
Peoria, AZ 85345
(623)930-1734 1.8 K-8 175
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