Serving 207 students in grades Kindergarten-8, The Cottonwood School Of Civics And Science ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Oregon for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the Oregon state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the Oregon state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Oregon state average of 42% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 207 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 44%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in OR
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
The Cottonwood School Of Civics And Science ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oregon for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
The Cottonwood School Of Civics And Science's student population of 207 students has stayed relatively flat 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
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
207 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
School Rankings
The Cottonwood School Of Civics And Science ranks within the top 20% of all 1,196 schools in Oregon (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of The Cottonwood School Of Civics And Science is 0.62, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#127 out of 1196 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
30%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
6%
4%
Hispanic
17%
26%
Black
7%
3%
White
56%
58%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
14%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
7%
51%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Cottonwood School Of Civics And Science's ranking?
The Cottonwood School Of Civics And Science is ranked #127 out of 1,196 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Oregon.
What schools are The Cottonwood School Of Civics And Science often compared to?
The Cottonwood School Of Civics And Scienceis often viewed alongside schools like Portland Arthur Academy Charter School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% OR state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% OR state average).
How many students attend The Cottonwood School Of Civics And Science?
207 students attend The Cottonwood School Of Civics And Science.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of The Cottonwood School Of Civics And Science students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Black, and 6% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of The Cottonwood School Of Civics And Science?
The Cottonwood School Of Civics And Science has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Oregon state average of 17:1.
What grades does The Cottonwood School Of Civics And Science offer ?
The Cottonwood School Of Civics And Science offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is The Cottonwood School Of Civics And Science part of?
The Cottonwood School Of Civics And Science is part of Oregon Department Of Education School District.
In what neighborhood is The Cottonwood School Of Civics And Science located?
The Cottonwood School Of Civics And Science is located in the Southwest Portland neighborhood of Portland, OR. There are 10 other public schools located in Southwest Portland.
School Reviews
5 2/14/2022
There are a lot of options available from Portland Public Schools including language immersion, neighborhood public, and charter schools. We did research on all the choices and are so happy we were able to choose Cottonwood. It''s a hyper-localized and environmentally conscious program that engages our kindergarteners. The teachers and administrators are awesome. We love the adventure playground and frequent trips to Cottonwood Bay. This is a wonderful school.
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