Serving 115 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Cottonwood School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Utah for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Utah state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Utah state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Utah state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Utah state average of 31% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 115 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 7%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in UT
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-69% (Top 10%)
- Attendance Zone: Cottonwood School serves the northwest part of Orangeville, UT, covering an attendance zone of approximately 1.5 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive of the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 1.9 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Cottonwood School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Utah for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Cottonwood School's student population of 115 students has declined by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
115 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Showing 2012–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Home of the Colts!
School Rankings
Cottonwood School ranks within the top 50% of all 957 schools in Utah (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cottonwood School is 0.13, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.48. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#417 out of 957 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
40%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)35-39%
43%
Showing 2011–2021. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)60-69%
45%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
21:1
Showing 2012–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2007–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
5%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
93%
69%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
2%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)33%
26.5%
Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
23%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cottonwood School's ranking?
Cottonwood School is ranked #417 out of 957 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Utah.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% UT state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% UT state average).
How many students attend Cottonwood School?
115 students attend Cottonwood School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Cottonwood School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Cottonwood School?
Cottonwood School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Utah state average of 21:1.
What grades does Cottonwood School offer ?
Cottonwood School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Cottonwood School part of?
Cottonwood School is part of Emery School District.
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