Cottonwood Elementary School vs. Vail Ranch Middle School
Should I attend Cottonwood Elementary School or Vail Ranch Middle School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Cottonwood Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
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Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
Vail Ranch Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
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Attribute
Diversity
Overview
Serving 167 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Cottonwood Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is approximately equal to the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 834 students in grades 6-8, Vail Ranch Middle School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 61% (which is higher than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 63% (which is higher than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-8
6-8
Total Students
167 students
834 students
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
49% | 51%
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
37 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
23:1
Test Scores
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
61%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
63%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
16
-
Grade 1 Students
16
-
Grade 2 Students
27
-
Grade 3 Students
17
-
Grade 4 Students
21
-
Grade 5 Students
24
-
Grade 6 Students
16
255
Grade 7 Students
12
284
Grade 8 Students
18
295
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
4%
12%
% Hispanic
55%
32%
% Black
1%
3%
% White
34%
41%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
10%
Diversity Score
0.58
0.71
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
66%
22%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
2%