Serving 580 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Cotton Creek School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 32% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 34% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 580 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 43%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 32% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 34% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Cotton Creek School serves the southwest part of Island Lake, IL, covering an area of approximately 6.2 square miles. Most families live within a 5-10 minute drive, with an average distance of 1.3 miles to the school's edge and a maximum distance of 3.1 miles to the furthest point in the zone.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Cotton Creek School's student population of 580 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 48 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
580 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
48 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Learning for Life - Building Partnerships for Success
School Rankings
Cotton Creek School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,542 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cotton Creek School is 0.56, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1106 out of 3542 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
27%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
30%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
34%
29%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Black
4%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
White
57%
45%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)25.3%
29.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
43%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cotton Creek School's ranking?
Cotton Creek School is ranked #1106 out of 3,542 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
32% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% IL state average), while 34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Cotton Creek School?
580 students attend Cotton Creek School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Cotton Creek School students are White, 34% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Cotton Creek School?
Cotton Creek School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Cotton Creek School offer ?
Cotton Creek School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Cotton Creek School part of?
Cotton Creek School is part of Wauconda CUSD 118 School District.
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