Excellent
#113 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 1% in state
Cottonwood Creek
Elementary School · Dublin Unified · Dublin, CA
A Dublin Unified elementary school where students score 17 points above what's typical for similar communities.
2400 Central Pkwy., Dublin, CA 94568
- Math 87% vs CA 37% (2024)
- Reading 90% vs CA 46% (2024)
- 23.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Cottonwood Creek score 88% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 71%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 88% across the 7-year record (2018–2024).
Show all 4 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 86% (multi-year average, 2018-2024) · reading/ELA 89% (multi-year average, 2018-2024)
Based on 20 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
5.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Cottonwood Creek sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the San Francisco Bay Area map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 16Car-Dependent
- Bike 30Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,081/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Dublin), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$205,046
Median home value
$1,224,100
Median rent
$3,174/mo
College educated
69.5%
Homeownership
65.1%
Poverty rate
4.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 94568; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harold William KolbEnrollment path unverified | 9.0 | K–5 | 0.7 mi | 722 | Compare → |
| J. M. Amador ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.8 | K–5 | 0.7 mi | 1,000 | Compare → |
| John Green ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.1 | K–5 | 1.1 mi | 690 | Compare → |
| Henry P. Mohr ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.1 | K–5 | 1.4 mi | 540 | 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.
Dublin Unified
- Schools in district
- 16
- Rank in district
- #1 of 12
- District spending per student
- $15,216NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 2.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Cottonwood Creek is listed in Dublin Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Cottonwood Creek
Cottonwood Creek is a public elementary school in Dublin, CA, part of Dublin Unified, serving approximately 1,060 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 23.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.2 out of 10 and ranks #113 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 86% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 89% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Cottonwood Creek
What grades does Cottonwood Creek serve?
Cottonwood Creek serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Cottonwood Creek?
Cottonwood Creek has an enrollment of approximately 1,060 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cottonwood Creek?
The student-teacher ratio at Cottonwood Creek is 23.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Cottonwood Creek rank in CA?
Cottonwood Creek ranks #113 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Cottonwood Creek's MySchoolScout rating?
Cottonwood Creek has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.2 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 Creek?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Cottonwood Creek has 86% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 89% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).
Is Cottonwood Creek a charter school?
No, Cottonwood Creek is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Cottonwood Creek a Title I school?
No, Cottonwood Creek is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Cottonwood Creek?
5.3% of students at Cottonwood Creek 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
- 1,060
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 23.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 45
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize Suburb
- County
- Alameda County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 6.0%
- Phone
- (925) 833-3333
- Area population (ZIP 94568)
- 70,542
- Area average commute
- 37.8 min
- Area median age
- 37.3
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 94568; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2018-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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