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Gregg Anderson Academy vs. Cottonwood Elementary School

Should you attend Gregg Anderson Academy or Cottonwood Elementary 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
Gregg Anderson Academy
5151 West Avenue N-8
Palmdale, CA 93551
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Cottonwood Elementary School
2740 West Ave. P-8
Palmdale, CA 93551
: 
7/
10
Top 50%
Top Rankings

Gregg Anderson Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
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Overview
Serving 904 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Gregg Anderson Academy ranks in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 56% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 66% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 27:1 is higher 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 80% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 615 students in grades Kindergarten-6, 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 38% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 28:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-6
K-6
Total Students
904 students
615 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Gregg Anderson Academy over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
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.
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
50% | 50%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Gregg Anderson Academy.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Cottonwood Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
22 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Gregg Anderson Academy over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
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.
Student : Teacher Ratio
27:1
28:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Gregg Anderson Academy with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Westside Union Elementary 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 Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Westside Union Elementary 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

#1484 out of 9602 schools in CA
(Top 20%)
#3316 out of 9602 schools in CA
(Top 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Gregg Anderson Academy, 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 Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
56%
(Top 20% in CA)
38%
(Top 50% in CA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Gregg Anderson Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Westside Union Elementary 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 Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Westside Union Elementary School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
66%
(Top 20% in CA)
50%
(Top 50% in CA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Gregg Anderson Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Westside Union Elementary 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 Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Westside Union Elementary School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
50-54%
(Top 20% in CA)
40-44%
(Top 30% in CA)

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Gregg Anderson Academy by grade.
This chart displays the students of Cottonwood Elementary School by grade.
Kindergarten Students
137
108
Grade 1 Students
129
60
Grade 2 Students
137
85
Grade 3 Students
126
89
Grade 4 Students
140
94
Grade 5 Students
135
95
Grade 6 Students
100
84

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Cottonwood Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Westside Union Elementary School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2013-14 school year.
% Asian
7%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Gregg Anderson Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Westside Union Elementary 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 Asian at Cottonwood Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Westside Union Elementary School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
45%
60%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Gregg Anderson Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Westside Union Elementary 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 Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Westside Union Elementary School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
6%
12%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Gregg Anderson Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Westside Union Elementary 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 Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Westside Union Elementary School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
34%
15%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Gregg Anderson Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Westside Union Elementary 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 Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Westside Union Elementary 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
8%
9%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Gregg Anderson Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Westside Union Elementary 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 Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Westside Union Elementary School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.67
0.60
This chart showcases the diversity score of Gregg Anderson Academy, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Westside Union Elementary 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 Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Westside Union Elementary 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
25%
46%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Gregg Anderson Academy, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Westside Union Elementary 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 Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Westside Union Elementary 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
6%
12%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Gregg Anderson Academy, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Westside Union Elementary 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 Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Westside Union Elementary 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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