Serving 261 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 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 261 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
- Minority Enrollment: 18%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Cottonwood Creek Charter ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Cottonwood Creek Charter's student population of 261 students has grown by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
261 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Cottonwood Creek Charter ranks within the top 10% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cottonwood Creek Charter is 0.32, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#733 out of 9602 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
22:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
12%
Hispanic
9%
55%
Black
n/a
5%
White
82%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cottonwood Creek Charter's ranking?
Cottonwood Creek Charter is ranked #733 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Cottonwood Creek Charter?
261 students attend Cottonwood Creek Charter.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Cottonwood Creek Charter students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cottonwood Creek Charter?
Cottonwood Creek Charter has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Cottonwood Creek Charter offer ?
Cottonwood Creek Charter offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Cottonwood Creek Charter part of?
Cottonwood Creek Charter is part of Cottonwood Creek Charter School District.
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