Cottonwood

About Cottonwood

Cottonwood is a deciduous tree that is native to North America and is part of the willow family. It is a fast-growing tree that can reach heights of up to 70 feet and can live for up to 200 years. Cottonwood trees are known for their thick, furrowed bark and their large, heart-shaped leaves. The leaves are a light green in the spring and summer and turn yellow in the fall.
Cottonwood trees are often found in moist, low-lying areas near rivers, streams, and wetlands. They provide food and shelter for a variety of wildlife including birds, small mammals, and insects. The trees also provide shade and help to reduce soil erosion.
Cottonwood trees are popular for landscaping and can be used to create a natural fence or windbreak. The wood is also used for making furniture and other wood products. The bark and leaves of the tree have been used medicinally by Native Americans to treat a variety of ailments.
Cottonwood trees are beautiful and provide a variety of benefits to the environment. They make a great addition to any landscape and are sure to bring a touch of nature to any home.

Address:	7006 Rossmore Ln. El Dorado Hills, CA 95762
Phone:	(530) 285-2578
Site:	–
Grades:	K – 12
Enrollment:	2,372 students

Overview Cottonwood

Cottonwood serves 2,372 students in grades Kindergarten-12.
Cottonwood placed in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-59% (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 60-79% (which is higher than the California state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 27:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Verdict on Cottonwood

Cottonwood is ranked within the top 20% 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 Cottonwood is 0.46, 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.