Excellent
#232 of 1,226 schools in OR
Top 19% in state
The Cottonwood School of Civics and Science
Elementary School · Oregon Department of Education · Portland, OR
An Oregon Department of Education charter elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 8th.
PO Box 19816, Portland, OR 97280
- Math 49% vs OR 32% (2025)
- Reading 61% vs OR 43% (2025)
- 20.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at The Cottonwood School of Civics and Science score 55% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 54%).
2025 OSAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. OR average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 8 points since 2020, reaching 55% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 51% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 70% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 30 test records from OR state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where The Cottonwood School of Civics and Science sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 77Very Walkable
- Transit 70Excellent Transit
- Bike 98Biker’s Paradise
- City Safety: High6,288/100K
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Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Oregon Department of Education
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #4 of 5
- District spending per student
- The source marked this value as not applicable.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
The Cottonwood School of Civics and Science is listed in Oregon Department of Education; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About The Cottonwood School of Civics and Science
The Cottonwood School of Civics and Science is a public elementary school in Portland, OR, part of Oregon Department of Education, serving approximately 207 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 20.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 out of 10 and ranks #232 of 1,226 schools in OR. State assessment records show 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about The Cottonwood School of Civics and Science
What grades does The Cottonwood School of Civics and Science serve?
The Cottonwood School of Civics and Science serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend The Cottonwood School of Civics and Science?
The Cottonwood School of Civics and Science has an enrollment of approximately 207 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at The Cottonwood School of Civics and Science?
The student-teacher ratio at The Cottonwood School of Civics and Science is 20.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does The Cottonwood School of Civics and Science rank in OR?
The Cottonwood School of Civics and Science ranks #232 of 1,226 schools in OR.
What is The Cottonwood School of Civics and Science's MySchoolScout rating?
The Cottonwood School of Civics and Science has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 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 The Cottonwood School of Civics and Science?
Based on loaded state assessment records, The Cottonwood School of Civics and Science has 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is The Cottonwood School of Civics and Science a charter school?
Yes, The Cottonwood School of Civics and Science is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is The Cottonwood School of Civics and Science a Title I school?
No, The Cottonwood School of Civics and Science is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 207
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 20.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 10
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Multnomah County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 32.4%
- Phone
- (503) 244-1697
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 · 2025 OSAS · 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 from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 OSAS · 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 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.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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