Excellent
#1055 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 11% in state
Cottonwood Creek Charter
Elementary School · Cottonwood Creek Charter District · Cottonwood, CA
A charter elementary school in Cottonwood, CA where students score 19 points above what's typical for similar communities.
PO Box 1648, Cottonwood, CA 96022
- Math 74% vs CA 37% (2024)
- Reading 75% vs CA 46% (2024)
- 28:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Cottonwood Creek Charter score 74% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 55%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 7-year record (2018–2024), then recovered 8 points since 2020, reaching 75% in 2024.
Show all 6 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 70% (multi-year average, 2018-2024) · reading/ELA 74% (multi-year average, 2018-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 24 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
34.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Cottonwood Creek Charter 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 55Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 42Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average439/100K
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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
$87,220
Median home value
$355,300
Median rent
$1,409/mo
College educated
22.1%
Homeownership
77.7%
Poverty rate
9.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 96022; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North CottonwoodEnrollment path unverified | 6.9 | K–4 | 1.9 mi | 515 | Compare → |
| Evergreen ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.4 | K–4 | 3.3 mi | 542 | Compare → |
| Evergreen Community Day School (k-5)Enrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–5 | 3.4 mi | 2 | Compare → |
| Evergreen Institute of ExcellenceCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.8 | K–12 | 3.4 mi | 152 | 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.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Cottonwood Creek Charter District
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $11,307NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Cottonwood Creek Charter is listed in Cottonwood Creek Charter District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Cottonwood Creek Charter
Cottonwood Creek Charter is a public elementary school in Cottonwood, CA, part of Cottonwood Creek Charter District, serving approximately 280 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 28:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 out of 10 and ranks #1,055 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 70% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 74% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Cottonwood Creek Charter
What grades does Cottonwood Creek Charter serve?
Cottonwood Creek Charter serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Cottonwood Creek Charter?
Cottonwood Creek Charter has an enrollment of approximately 280 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cottonwood Creek Charter?
The student-teacher ratio at Cottonwood Creek Charter is 28:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Cottonwood Creek Charter rank in CA?
Cottonwood Creek Charter ranks #1,055 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Cottonwood Creek Charter's MySchoolScout rating?
Cottonwood Creek Charter has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 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 Charter?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Cottonwood Creek Charter has 70% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 74% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).
Is Cottonwood Creek Charter a charter school?
Yes, Cottonwood Creek Charter is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Cottonwood Creek Charter a Title I school?
No, Cottonwood Creek Charter is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Cottonwood Creek Charter?
34.6% of students at Cottonwood Creek Charter 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
- 280
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 28:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 10
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Shasta County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 3.6%
- Phone
- (530) 347-7200
- Area population (ZIP 96022)
- 16,497
- Area average commute
- 26.6 min
- Area median age
- 42.4
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 96022; 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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