Serving 189 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Cottonwood ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 189 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 60%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Cottonwood ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Cottonwood's student population of 189 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
189 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
School Rankings
Cottonwood ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cottonwood is 0.53, 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
#4816 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
12%
Hispanic
56%
56%
Black
n/a
5%
White
40%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
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's ranking?
Cottonwood is ranked #4816 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Cottonwood often compared to?
Cottonwoodis often viewed alongside schools like Vail Ranch Middle School, Temecula Preparatory, Sycamore Academy Of Science And Cultural Arts by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Cottonwood?
189 students attend Cottonwood.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Cottonwood students are Hispanic, 40% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cottonwood?
Cottonwood has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Cottonwood offer ?
Cottonwood offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Cottonwood part of?
Cottonwood is part of Hemet Unified School District.
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