Serving 522 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Cottonwood Community School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 8% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 19% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 522 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 63%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 8% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Cottonwood Community School's student population of 522 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
522 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings
Cottonwood Community School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,956 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cottonwood Community School is 0.53, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1773 out of 1956 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
8%
35%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
40%
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Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
24%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
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American Indian
1%
5%
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Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
58%
47%
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Black
1%
6%
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White
37%
35%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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![This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Arizona. This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Arizona.](http://images2.publicschoolreview.com/charts/state_ethnicity_school/153000/152815/cottonwood-community-school-chart-s5omeF.png)
![This chart displays the diversity score of Cottonwood Community School and the public school average diversity score of Arizona by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the diversity score of Cottonwood Community School and the public school average diversity score of Arizona by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images2.publicschoolreview.com/charts/diversity_score/153000/152815/cottonwood-community-school-chart-bpIwzWy.png)
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cottonwood Community School's ranking?
Cottonwood Community School is ranked #1773 out of 1,956 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
8% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% AZ state average), while 19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Cottonwood Community School?
522 students attend Cottonwood Community School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Cottonwood Community School students are Hispanic, 37% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cottonwood Community School?
Cottonwood Community School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Cottonwood Community School offer ?
Cottonwood Community School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Cottonwood Community School part of?
Cottonwood Community School is part of Cottonwood-Oak Creek Elementary District (4487) School District.
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