Serving 1,060 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Cottonwood Creek ranks in the top 1% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 84% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 91% (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 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 1,060 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 1% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 84% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 91% (Top 1%)
- Science Proficiency: 65% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Cottonwood Creek ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Cottonwood Creek's student population of 1,060 students has grown by 30% over five school years.
The teacher population of 45 teachers has grown by 28% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
1,060 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Cottonwood Creek ranks within the top 1% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cottonwood Creek is 0.22, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#63 out of 9602 schools
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
84%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
91%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
88%
12%
Hispanic
4%
56%
Black
1%
5%
White
4%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
5%
54%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cottonwood Creek's ranking?
Cottonwood Creek is ranked #63 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 1% of public schools in California.
What schools are Cottonwood Creek often compared to?
Cottonwood Creekis often viewed alongside schools like Eleanor Murray Fallon by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
84% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 91% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Cottonwood Creek?
1,060 students attend Cottonwood Creek.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Cottonwood Creek students are Asian, 4% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cottonwood Creek?
Cottonwood Creek has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Cottonwood Creek offer ?
Cottonwood Creek offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Cottonwood Creek part of?
Cottonwood Creek is part of Dublin Unified School District.
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