Summary:
The Cottonwood Union Elementary district contains a single elementary school, North Cottonwood, serving students from kindergarten through 6th grade. While North Cottonwood has some positive academic metrics, the school faces challenges that warrant further attention and support.
North Cottonwood's statewide ranking has declined over the past three years, from 1,882 out of 5,883 California elementary schools in 2021-2022 to 2,527 out of 5,862 in 2023-2024. The school's chronic absenteeism rate of 24.8% in 2022-2023 is significantly higher than the state average. However, North Cottonwood's proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics are generally higher than the district and state averages, with the exception of 4th-grade Mathematics.
North Cottonwood serves a population with significant socioeconomic challenges, with 46.26% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch. This context is important when interpreting the school's performance and considering appropriate interventions and support. Addressing the root causes of the high chronic absenteeism rate and the declining statewide ranking should be priorities for the school and district to ensure the success of all students.
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