Serving 170 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Cottonwood Valley Charter ranks in the top 30% of all schools in New Mexico for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 21%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 33%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the New Mexico state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 170 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 61%
- Math Proficiency: 30-34%
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Cottonwood Valley Charter ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Cottonwood Valley Charter's student population of 170 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
170 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Cottonwood Valley Charter is 0.55, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)30-34%
21%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)40-44%
33%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
2%
12%
Asian
3%
1%
Hispanic
55%
62%
Black
1%
2%
White
39%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
2%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
74%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
5%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Cottonwood Valley Charter often compared to?
Cottonwood Valley Charteris often viewed alongside schools like Parkview Elementary School, Midway Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 21% NM state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 33% NM state average).
How many students attend Cottonwood Valley Charter?
170 students attend Cottonwood Valley Charter.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Cottonwood Valley Charter students are Hispanic, 39% of students are White, 3% of students are Asian, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cottonwood Valley Charter?
Cottonwood Valley Charter has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 14:1.
What grades does Cottonwood Valley Charter offer ?
Cottonwood Valley Charter offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Cottonwood Valley Charter part of?
Cottonwood Valley Charter is part of Socorro Consolidated Schools School District.
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