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Cottonwood Elementary School vs. Masada Charter School

Should you attend Cottonwood Elementary School or Masada Charter School? 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
Cottonwood Elementary School
185 E. University Ave.
Colorado City, AZ 86021
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Masada Charter School
365 West Cannon Avenue
Colorado City, AZ 86021
: 
10/
10
Top 5%
Top Rankings

Cottonwood Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:

Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)

Masada Charter School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Overview
Serving 357 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Cottonwood Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 509 students in grades Kindergarten-9, Masada Charter School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 74% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 76% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 40%).
Blue Ribbon Schools
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Yes
Grades Offered
PK-5
K-9
Total Students
357 students
509 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Cottonwood Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Masada Charter School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
49% | 51%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Cottonwood Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Masada Charter School.
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
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This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Cottonwood Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
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Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
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This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Cottonwood Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Colorado City Unified District (4370) School District and the state of Arizona, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
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Test Scores

#565 out of 1921 schools in AZ
(Top 30%)
#48 out of 1921 schools in AZ
(Top 5%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Cottonwood Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Masada Charter School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
50-54%
(Top 20% in AZ)
74%
(Top 5% in AZ)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Cottonwood Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Colorado City Unified District (4370) School District and Arizona public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Masada Charter School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Masada Charter School Inc. (79499) School District and Arizona public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
35-39%
(Top 50% in AZ)(21-22 School Year Data)
76%
(Top 5% in AZ)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Cottonwood Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Colorado City Unified District (4370) School District and Arizona 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 Masada Charter School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Masada Charter School Inc. (79499) School District and Arizona public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
50-59%
(Top 5% in AZ)(21-22 School Year Data)
60-64%
(Top 5% in AZ)(21-22 School Year Data)
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≤10%
(16-17 School Year Data)
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This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Masada Charter School with the average graduation rate observed in the Masada Charter School Inc. (79499) School District and Arizona public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2016-17 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Cottonwood Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Masada Charter School by grade.
Pre-K Students
98
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Kindergarten Students
37
61
Grade 1 Students
51
43
Grade 2 Students
38
54
Grade 3 Students
47
57
Grade 4 Students
37
60
Grade 5 Students
49
58
Grade 6 Students
-
49
Grade 7 Students
-
42
Grade 8 Students
-
44
Grade 9 Students
-
41

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
2%
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% Asian
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% Hispanic
1%
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This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Cottonwood Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Colorado City Unified District (4370) School District and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
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% Black
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% White
96%
100%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Cottonwood Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Colorado City Unified District (4370) School District and in Arizona, 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 Masada Charter School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Masada Charter School Inc. (79499) School District and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
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% Two or more races
1%
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This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Cottonwood Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Colorado City Unified District (4370) School District and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2020-21 school year.
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0.08
0.00
This chart showcases the diversity score of Cottonwood Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Colorado City Unified District (4370) School District and Arizona, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
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Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
43%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Cottonwood Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Colorado City Unified District (4370) School District and Arizona, 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 Masada Charter School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Masada Charter School Inc. (79499) School District and Arizona, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
19%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Cottonwood Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Colorado City Unified District (4370) School District and Arizona, 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 Masada Charter School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Masada Charter School Inc. (79499) School District and Arizona, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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