Below Average
#8324 of 9,539 schools in CA
Cottonwood
Elementary School · Hemet Unified · Aguanga, CA
A Hemet Unified elementary school where students score 8 points below what's typical for similar communities.
44260 Sage Rd., Aguanga, CA 92536
- Math 14% vs CA 37% (2024)
- Reading 37% vs CA 46% (2024)
- 15.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Cottonwood score 26% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 34%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 22 points since 2018, to 25% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 36% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 50% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 36 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
72%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Cottonwood sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 3Car-Dependent
- Bike 21Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average286/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$80,046
Median home value
$399,300
Median rent
$1,120/mo
College educated
27.3%
Homeownership
88.3%
Poverty rate
16.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 92536; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 in Hemet Unified
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Academy of InnovationEnrollment path unverified | 7.3 | K–12 | Not available | 625 | Compare → |
| Hemet Dual Language AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 7.9 | K–8 | Not available | 422 | Compare → |
| Hemet ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.4 | K–5 | Not available | 801 | Compare → |
| IdyllwildEnrollment path unverified | 6.6 | K–8 | Not available | 269 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Hemet Unified
- Schools in district
- 27
- Rank in district
- #16 of 27
- District spending per student
- $18,819NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 13.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Cottonwood is listed in Hemet Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Cottonwood
Cottonwood is a public elementary school in Aguanga, CA, part of Hemet Unified, serving approximately 189 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 15.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 out of 10 and ranks #8,324 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Cottonwood
What grades does Cottonwood serve?
Cottonwood serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Cottonwood?
Cottonwood has an enrollment of approximately 189 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cottonwood?
The student-teacher ratio at Cottonwood is 15.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Cottonwood rank in CA?
Cottonwood ranks #8,324 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Cottonwood's MySchoolScout rating?
Cottonwood has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Cottonwood?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Cottonwood has 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Cottonwood a charter school?
No, Cottonwood is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Cottonwood a Title I school?
No, Cottonwood is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Cottonwood?
72.0% of students at Cottonwood qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 189
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 12
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Riverside County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 34.4%
- Phone
- (951) 767-3870
- Area population (ZIP 92536)
- 2,749
- Area median age
- 48.3
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 92536; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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