The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was <50% (which was lower than the California state average of 56%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was <50% (which was lower than the California state average of 54%).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
Total Students (09-10)
9 students
Total Classroom Teachers (09-10)
1 teacher
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)<50%
56%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)<50%
54%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
21:1
American Indian
(09-10)n/a
1%
Asian
(09-10)n/a
11%
Hispanic
(09-10)11%
50%
Black
(09-10)n/a
7%
White
(09-10)67%
27%
Hawaiian
(09-10)n/a
1%
Two or more races
(09-10)22%
3%
Eligible for Free Lunch (09-10)
44%
46%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (07-08)
22%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 56% CA state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 54% CA state average).
How many students attend Cottonwood Community Day?
9 students attend Cottonwood Community Day.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Cottonwood Community Day students are White, 22% of students are Two or more races, and 11% of students are Hispanic.
What grades does Cottonwood Community Day offer ?
Cottonwood Community Day offers enrollment in grades 5-8
What school district is Cottonwood Community Day part of?
Cottonwood Community Day is part of Cottonwood Union Elementary School District.
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