Serving 618 students in grades 6-8, Cottonwood Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 26% (which was lower than the Arizona state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 23% (which was lower than the Arizona state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 was equal to the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Arizona state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
618 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)26%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)23%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
American Indian
2%
5%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
54%
48%
Black
1%
6%
White
40%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
69%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
26% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% AZ state average), while 23% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% AZ state average).
How many students attend Cottonwood Middle School?
618 students attend Cottonwood Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Cottonwood Middle School students are Hispanic, 40% of students are White, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cottonwood Middle School?
Cottonwood Middle School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Cottonwood Middle School offer ?
Cottonwood Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Cottonwood Middle School part of?
Cottonwood Middle School is part of Cottonwood-Oak Creek Elementary District (4487) School District.
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