About This School
Cottonwood Elementary School is located in Aguanga, CA and is one of 31 schools in Hemet Unified School District. It is a public school that serves 215 students in grades K-8.
Cottonwood Elementary School did not make AYP in 2011. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of California in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See Cottonwood Elementary School's test results to learn more about school performance.
A school's Academic Performance Index (API) is a scale that ranges from 200 to 1000 and is calculated from the school's performance in the Standardized Testing and Reporting (STAR) Program. The state has set 800 as the API target for all schools to meet.
Cottonwood Elementary School had an API growth score of 895 in 2011. California uses the Academic Performance Index (API) to measure annual school performance and year-to-year improvement. Cottonwood Elementary School's 2011 base score was 877 and the school did meet its 2011 school-wide growth target.
In 2008, Cottonwood Elementary School had 15 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The California average is 21 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Cottonwood Elementary School's students and teachers. more
Cottonwood Elementary School did not make AYP in 2011. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of California in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See Cottonwood Elementary School's test results to learn more about school performance.
A school's Academic Performance Index (API) is a scale that ranges from 200 to 1000 and is calculated from the school's performance in the Standardized Testing and Reporting (STAR) Program. The state has set 800 as the API target for all schools to meet.
Cottonwood Elementary School had an API growth score of 895 in 2011. California uses the Academic Performance Index (API) to measure annual school performance and year-to-year improvement. Cottonwood Elementary School's 2011 base score was 877 and the school did meet its 2011 school-wide growth target.
In 2008, Cottonwood Elementary School had 15 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The California average is 21 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Cottonwood Elementary School's students and teachers. more
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Hemet Unified District Spending
$8,845Per Pupil
The Hemet Unified spends $8,845 per pupil in current expenditures. The district spends 60% on instruction, 36% on support services, 4% on other elementary and secondary expenditures. More about Hemet Unified District
Education.com TestRating
The Education.com TestRating is a number (1-10) calculated by Education.com that provides an overview of a school’s test performance for a given year, by comparing the school’s state standardized test results to those of other schools in the same state. For California, the TestRating is calculated using a school's 2011 CST Results for all subjects tested.
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Schools Nearby
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| School Name distance | TestRating | Community Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Rancho Community Christian School 6.4 miles | n/a | |
| Aswe-T Pati'A Christian Academy 8.8 miles | n/a | |
| Tony Tobin Elementary School 9.2 miles |  |
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| Crowne Hill Elementary School 9.9 miles | |
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| Vail Ranch Middle School 10 miles |  |
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School Facts
- Public School
- Grades K-8
- Hemet Unified School District
Did not make AYP
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see 2011 test scores
Contact
Cottonwood Elementary School44260 Sage Rd
Aguanga, CA 92536
(951) 767-3870
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Test Scores
About the CST
What is it?
The California Standards Test (CST) is an annual exam used to measure a student's mastery of the state's grade-level academic standards. The CST is one of the five components of the STAR Program.
Which Grades and Subjects?
Students are assessed in grades 2 through 11 in English language arts and math, in grades 5, 8 and 10 in science, and in grades 8, 10 and 11 in history/social science. In grades 9 through 11, students may also be assessed in math and science, depending on course enrollment.
How is it Scored?
Students receive one of five ratings: far below basic, below basic, basic, proficient or advanced. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.
About the CAT6
What is it?
The California Achievement Test (CAT/6) is a series of nationally norm-referenced tests that assess general academic knowledge in core subjects, as well as providing national comparisons. The CAT/6 test is one of the five components of the STAR Program.
Which Grades and Subjects?
Students in grades 3 and 7 are assessed in reading, language arts, spelling and math.
How is it Scored?
Students receive a percentile rank, which indicates how well they performed in comparison to their peers in other states. The goal is for all students to score at or above the national average, or 50th percentile, on the test.
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TestRating
8 out of 10
The Education.com TestRating is a number (1-10) calculated by Education.com that provides an overview of a school’s test performance for a given year, by comparing the school’s state standardized test results to those of other schools in the same state. For California, the TestRating is calculated using a school's 2011 CST Results for all subjects tested.
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Enrollment (2010)
Total: 215
46%
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Student Economic Level (2010)
In 2010, Cottonwood Elementary School had 79% of students eligible for free or reduced price lunch programs. California had 52% of eligible students for free or reduced price lunch programs. Eligibility for the National School Lunch Program is based on family income levels.Student Ethnicity (2010)
White
56%
Hispanic
35%
Asian/Pacific Islander
5%
American Indian/Alaskan Native
2%
Two or More Races
1%
Black
1%
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15:1STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO
In 2010, Cottonwood Elementary School had 15 students for every full-time equivalent teacher.
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Recent Reviews
Cottonwood Elementary School
5
This is truly a Great School! I have two children at Cottonwood and am thrilled with how well they are doing and how comfortable they feel. This is due to the excellent teachers and a strong Principal who is both supportive and enthusiastic. My children are succeeding both academically and socially. There is a lot of parental support and avid volunteers. No wonder they have a National Blue Ribbon Award and Distinguished School status.
Submitted by a Parent on May 15, 2012
Cottonwood Elementary School
Love this school. The principal, Mr. Farcas, is wonderful, as is all of the teachers!
Submitted by a Parent on Jan 12, 2012
School Boundaries
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