Cottonwood Middle School
Tel:
(928)634-2288
- Cottonwood Middle School serves 503 students in grades 6-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 21% (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 20% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 42%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 19:1.
- Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 62%.
School Overview
- Cottonwood Middle School's student population of 503 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 24 teachers has declined by 17% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 503 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 24 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Cottonwood Middle School's student:teacher ratio of 21:1 has increased from 18:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Cottonwood Middle School is 0.54, 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 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (AZ) |
| Overall School Rank | #1392 out of 1,842 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 21% | 42% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 20% | 42% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 21:1 | 19:1 |
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| American Indian | 3% | 6% |
| Asian | n/a | 3% |
| Hispanic | 47% | 45% |
| Black | 1% | 5% |
| White | 49% | 38% |
| Two or more races | n/a | 3% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.54 | 0.65 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 69% | 42% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 8% | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Cottonwood-Oak Creek Elementary School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, AZ Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Cottonwood Middle School is Arizona International School (0.2 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Arizona International School (0.2 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Arizona International School (0.2 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Cottonwood New Visions Academy Charter School
0.1 miles
125 South 6th Street
Cottonwood, AZ 86326
(928)634-7320 0.1 n/a n/a - Cottonwood Arizona International School Grades: K-12 | 4 students
0.2 miles
1 North Willard St
Cottonwood, AZ 86326
(928)634-2288 0.2 K-12 4 - Cottonwood Arizona Izone Institute Online Program Grades: K-12
0.2 miles
1 N. Willard St
Cottonwood, AZ 86326
(928)634-2288 0.2 K-12 n/a - Cottonwood Mountain View Preparatory School Grades: K-8 | 491 students
0.2 miles
2939 Del Rio Drive
Cottonwood, AZ 86326
(928)634-8144 0.2 K-8 491 - Cottonwood Cottonwood Elementary School Grades: 3-5 | 422 students
0.3 miles
301 N. Willard St
Cottonwood, AZ 86326
(928)634-2288 0.3 3-5 422
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