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Chrysalis Charter vs. Cottonwood Creek Charter

Should you attend Chrysalis Charter or Cottonwood Creek Charter? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Chrysalis Charter
21945 Old Forty-four Dr.
Palo Cedro, CA 96073
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Cottonwood Creek Charter
3425 Brush St.
Cottonwood, CA 96022
: 
10/
10
Top 10%
Top Rankings

Chrysalis Charter ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)

Cottonwood Creek Charter ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 233 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Chrysalis Charter ranks in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is equal to the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 280 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Cottonwood Creek Charter ranks in the top 10% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-74% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-8
K-8
Total Students
233 students
280 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Chrysalis Charter over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Cottonwood Creek Charter over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
53% | 47%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Chrysalis Charter.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Cottonwood Creek Charter.
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
11 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Chrysalis Charter over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Cottonwood Creek Charter over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
25:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Chrysalis Charter with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Chrysalis Charter School District and the state of California, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Cottonwood Creek Charter with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Cottonwood Creek Charter School District and the state of California, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#2217 out of 9602 schools in CA
(Top 30%)
#733 out of 9602 schools in CA
(Top 10%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Chrysalis Charter, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Cottonwood Creek Charter, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
40-44%
(Top 30% in CA)
70-74%
(Top 10% in CA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Chrysalis Charter who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Chrysalis Charter School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Cottonwood Creek Charter who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Cottonwood Creek Charter School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
60-64%
(Top 30% in CA)
70-74%
(Top 20% in CA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Chrysalis Charter who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Chrysalis Charter School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Cottonwood Creek Charter who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Cottonwood Creek Charter School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
50-59%
(Top 20% in CA)
40-49%
(Top 30% in CA)
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Cottonwood Creek Charter who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Cottonwood Creek Charter School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Chrysalis Charter by grade.
This chart displays the students of Cottonwood Creek Charter by grade.
Kindergarten Students
23
44
Grade 1 Students
27
28
Grade 2 Students
24
29
Grade 3 Students
27
28
Grade 4 Students
31
27
Grade 5 Students
29
33
Grade 6 Students
23
30
Grade 7 Students
26
31
Grade 8 Students
23
30

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Chrysalis Charter, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Chrysalis Charter School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2019-20 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Cottonwood Creek Charter, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Cottonwood Creek Charter School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Asian
1%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Chrysalis Charter, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Chrysalis Charter School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
n/a
% Hispanic
11%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Chrysalis Charter, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Chrysalis Charter School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Cottonwood Creek Charter, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Cottonwood Creek Charter School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
1%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Chrysalis Charter, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Chrysalis Charter School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Cottonwood Creek Charter, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Cottonwood Creek Charter School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
% White
77%
84%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Chrysalis Charter, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Chrysalis Charter School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Cottonwood Creek Charter, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Cottonwood Creek Charter School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
10%
8%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Chrysalis Charter, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Chrysalis Charter School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Cottonwood Creek Charter, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Cottonwood Creek Charter School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.39
0.29
This chart showcases the diversity score of Chrysalis Charter, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Chrysalis Charter School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Cottonwood Creek Charter, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Cottonwood Creek Charter School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
34%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Chrysalis Charter, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Chrysalis Charter School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Cottonwood Creek Charter, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Cottonwood Creek Charter School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
1%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Chrysalis Charter, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Chrysalis Charter School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Cottonwood Creek Charter, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Cottonwood Creek Charter School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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