North Cottonwood

About North Cottonwood

North Cottonwood Creek is a tributary of the South Platte River located in Colorado. It is a popular destination for fishing, camping, and hiking. The creek is located in the foothills of the Rocky Mountains and is surrounded by a variety of wildlife and vegetation. It is home to a variety of fish species including brown trout, rainbow trout, and cutthroat trout. The creek is also popular for its scenic beauty, with its crystal clear water and lush forested banks. It is a great spot for a peaceful day of fishing, or a short hike through the nearby trails. North Cottonwood Creek is an excellent destination for outdoor enthusiasts.

Address:	19920 Gas Point Rd. Cottonwood, CA 96022
Phone:	(530) 347-1698
Site:	north.cwusd.com
Grades:	K – 4
Enrollment:	541 students

Overview North Cottonwood

North Cottonwood serves 541 students in grades Kindergarten-4.
North Cottonwood placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the California state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is equal to the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Verdict on North Cottonwood

North Cottonwood is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.The diversity score of North Cottonwood is 0.50, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school’s diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.