Serving 280 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 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75-79% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). 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 25:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 280 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 25:1
- Minority Enrollment: 16%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 5%)
- 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 280 students has grown by 22% 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
280 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Year Founded
2010
School Motto
Working Together with Families
School Rankings
Cottonwood Creek Charter ranks within the top 10% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cottonwood Creek Charter is 0.29, 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
#633 out of 9523 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
25:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
12%
Hispanic
6%
56%
Black
1%
5%
White
84%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cottonwood Creek Charter's ranking?
Cottonwood Creek Charter is ranked #633 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in California.
What schools are Cottonwood Creek Charter often compared to?
Cottonwood Creek Charteris often viewed alongside schools like Chrysalis Charter by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% 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?
280 students attend Cottonwood Creek Charter.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Cottonwood Creek Charter students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Cottonwood Creek Charter?
Cottonwood Creek Charter has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
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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