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Charter elementary school · Socorro · Socorro, New Mexico

Cottonwood Valley Charter

Cottonwood Valley Charter rates 8.8, among the strongest elementary schools in Socorro, where the rated median is 6.2.

Elementary schools, 1 to 10This campus against public elementary schools around it that are rated on verified state test data.
8.8this school

8.8 on a one-to-ten scale; the Socorro median is 6.2.

#36 of 874 schools in New Mexico · Socorro: 4 elementary schools rated, median 6.2

The brief

A Socorro charter elementary school where students score 25 points above what's typical for similar communities.

It ranks 36 of 874 schools in New Mexico and 1 of 6 in Socorro.

Cottonwood Valley Charter is a charter school: it enrolls by application rather than by address, so check its enrollment process directly before choosing a neighborhood for it.

Math47%117 students tested · state average not published · 2022 EdFacts
Reading57%117 students tested · state average not published · 2022 EdFacts
Proficiency is down 8 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 52% recently.2022 EdFacts; 23 test records from NM state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

What the rating is made of, each out of 10

Student Progress
8.1
50% of the rating
Academics
9.6
30% of the rating
Resources & Environment
9.1
20% of the rating
About this school's data1 correction under review · rating: low confidence · 7 sources, 2019–2024

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, an estimate, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named here.

Attendance data is under correction. This existing Resources & Environment score and overall rating may still reflect an unverified attendance input.

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 46% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 53% (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • 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 87801; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24

About our dataHow we calculate scores

The neighborhood

Where it sits, and what the area looks like.
Cottonwood Valley Charter and the 5 nearest elementary schools, each pin colored by its score.Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Verify the enrollment path with the district.

The area

Median income
$54,032
Median home value
$165,700
Median rent
$676/mo
College educated
26.7%
Homeownership
63.9%
Poverty rate
23.6%

U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 87801; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Getting around

Walk Score
52
Somewhat Walkable
Bike Score
65
Bikeable

Walk, transit and bike scores byWalk Score

Programs and who goes here

What the campus offers, and who it enrolls.

Programs

Gifted and talented
Available
A program for qualifying students · CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Who goes here

Free or reduced lunch
84.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance. Shown separately, never in the score.

NCES Common Core of Data (CCD).

Compare nearby

Grade-compatible schools using the same rating model.
Public-school ratings. Grade-compatible schools within 5 miles, best rated first.
  1. Cottonwood Valley Charterthis school
    8.8
  2. Parkview Elementary0.8 mi
    4.6Compare →
One grade-compatible school using the same rating model sits within 5 miles, and none rates higher than Cottonwood Valley Charter.Public-school ratings. Straight-line distance from this campus. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries; verify the enrollment path with the district.

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

The record

What is on file, and where each number came from.

The public record

What's said publicly about Cottonwood Valley Charter

Sources:School's website

Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated May 2026.Reviewed for accuracy.

Cottonwood Valley Charter School (CVCS) is a public school of choice serving students from Kindergarten through 8th grade 1. The school operates with a parent-driven mission, emphasizing partnerships among teachers, students, and families 1. Its academic program focuses on STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math), utilizing an integrated approach to foster critical and creative thinking 1. Instruction takes place both indoors and outdoors, with students learning together and independently 1. The school has been recognized as a “Spotlight” school in the latest NMPED ratings for the third consecutive year, placing it in the top 25% in New Mexico 1. CVCS provides resources such as weekly newsletters, board meeting minutes, and transportation information 1. It also utilizes the STOPit anonymous reporting app and maintains an Anti-Racism/Anti-Oppression (ARAO) Portal 1. Volunteers are encouraged to participate in field trips, classroom activities, and school events 1.
Sources (1)
  1. www.cottonwoodvalley.org
Generated by AI from public sources. Every claim is grounded in a cited source.Report inaccuracy

Questions families ask

What grades does Cottonwood Valley Charter serve?

Cottonwood Valley Charter serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.

How many students attend Cottonwood Valley Charter?

Cottonwood Valley Charter has an enrollment of approximately 170 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Cottonwood Valley Charter?

The student-teacher ratio at Cottonwood Valley Charter is 15.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Cottonwood Valley Charter rank in NM?

Cottonwood Valley Charter ranks #36 of 874 schools in NM.

What is Cottonwood Valley Charter's MySchoolScout rating?

Cottonwood Valley Charter has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.8 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 Valley Charter?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Cottonwood Valley Charter has 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Cottonwood Valley Charter a charter school?

Yes, Cottonwood Valley Charter is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.

Is Cottonwood Valley Charter a Title I school?

No, Cottonwood Valley Charter is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Cottonwood Valley Charter?

84.7% of students at Cottonwood Valley 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 facts

Grades
Kindergarten – 8th
Enrollment
170
Student-teacher ratio
15.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
11
Type
Regular
Title I
No
Setting
Remote Town
County
Socorro County
Phone
(575) 838-2026
Rank in district
#1 of 6
Schools in district
6
District spending per student
$18,631
NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
30.0%
Census SAIPE · 2024
Area population (ZIP 87801)
9,309
Area median age
39.2

NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24).

Sources and official links

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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, New Mexico Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.