Is Cottonwood Creek a good school?

Yes! Cottonwood Creek is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 23 rd of 5862 California elementary schools.

How many students attend Cottonwood Creek?

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,037 students attended Cottonwood Creek.

What is the racial makeup of Cottonwood Creek?

Students at Cottonwood Creek are 89% Asian, 4% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races, 3% White.

Cottonwood Creek

Summary:

Cottonwood Creek is an exceptional elementary school located in Dublin, California, serving 1,037 students in grades K-8. As part of the Dublin Unified School District, which is ranked 102 out of 1,568 districts in the state, Cottonwood Creek has consistently been ranked among the top elementary schools in California, ranking 23rd out of 5,862 schools in the 2023-2024 school year.

Cottonwood Creek's academic performance is truly outstanding, with students consistently outperforming the district and state averages in standardized tests across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, 89.87% of Cottonwood Creek students were proficient or better in English Language Arts/Literacy, compared to 79.48% for the district and 47.04% for the state. In Mathematics, 86.9% of Cottonwood Creek students were proficient or better, compared to 73.88% for the district and 35.54% for the state. The school's exceptional performance extends across different student subgroups, with Cottonwood Creek ranking among the top schools in the state for female, male, Asian, and low socioeconomic status students.

Cottonwood Creek's success is further highlighted by its low chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 0.8% to 8.9%, which are significantly lower than the state average. Additionally, the school has a relatively low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a diverse socioeconomic population. When compared to nearby schools in the Dublin Unified, Pleasanton Unified, and Livermore Valley Joint Unified school districts, Cottonwood Creek's academic performance is truly exceptional, with significantly higher proficiency rates in English Language Arts/Literacy and Mathematics.

Detail:

Public K-8

2400 Central Pkwy.
Dublin, CA 94568-6723

(925) 833-3333

District: Dublin Unified

SchoolDigger Rank:
23^rd of 5,862 California Elementary Schools

Student/teacher ratio: 22.1

Number of students: 1,037

Racial breakdown:

Asian:

88.5%

Hispanic:

4.1%

Two or more races:

3.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 6.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Cottonwood Creek ranks better than 99.6% of elementary schools in California. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 98.86. (See more...)

Compare Details Cottonwood Creek ranks better than 99.6% of middle schools in California. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 99.31. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

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Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Cottonwood Creek:

SchoolDigger ranks Cottonwood Creek 23^rd of 5862 California public elementary schools. (See Cottonwood Creek in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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SchoolDigger ranks Cottonwood Creek 11^th of 2777 California public middle schools. (See Cottonwood Creek in the ranking list.)

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Dublin Unified:

SchoolDigger ranks Dublin Unified 102^nd of 1568 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Cottonwood Creek

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2019	97.26	125^th	5789	97.8%
2022	98.91	26^th	5883	99.6%
2023	98.92	27^th	5874	99.5%
2024	98.86	23^rd	5862	99.6%

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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at Cottonwood Creek

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	99.59	24^th	5511	99.6%

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Rank History for elementary school Female students at Cottonwood Creek

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2019	96.19	148^th	5492	97.3%
2022	98.70	19^th	5635	99.7%
2023	98.50	28^th	5617	99.5%
2024	98.35	31^st	5605	99.4%

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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Cottonwood Creek

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2019	97.01	122^nd	5510	97.8%
2022	98.41	43^rd	5663	99.2%
2023	98.62	29^th	5650	99.5%
2024	98.47	31^st	5636	99.4%

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Rank History for elementary school Asian students at Cottonwood Creek

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2019	76.10	228^th	1149	80.2%
2022	80.75	128^th	1154	88.9%
2023	82.05	108^th	1190	90.9%
2024	82.08	115^th	1203	90.4%

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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Rank History for all middle school students at Cottonwood Creek

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CA State Percentile
2019	97.74	45^th	2715	98.3%
2022	98.98	24^th	2740	99.1%
2023	99.14	19^th	2802	99.3%
2024	99.31	11^th	2777	99.6%

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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Cottonwood Creek

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	99.87	7^th	2575	99.7%

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Rank History for middle school Female students at Cottonwood Creek

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CA State Percentile
2019	96.31	59^th	2380	97.5%
2022	98.63	19^th	2509	99.2%
2023	98.83	19^th	2547	99.3%
2024	99.07	8^th	2546	99.7%

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Rank History for middle school Male students at Cottonwood Creek

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CA State Percentile
2019	98.11	41^st	2407	98.3%
2022	98.88	28^th	2527	98.9%
2023	98.95	21^st	2558	99.2%
2024	99.15	14^th	2547	99.5%

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Rank History for middle school Asian students at Cottonwood Creek

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CA State Percentile
2019	76.04	174^th	745	76.6%
2022	83.12	64^th	733	91.3%
2023	83.71	59^th	718	91.8%
2024	85.62	37^th	741	95.0%

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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: California Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Cottonwood Creek

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2019	38	13	664	41	9	3	45	813
2020	41	13	818	55	5	4	43	979
2021	38	14	877	49	0	4	35	1017
2022	35	7	825	34	0	2	33	936
2023	33	8	918	42	1	1	34	1037

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Cottonwood Creek

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2019	813	34.7	23.4	7.4
2020	979	n/a	n/a	6
2021	1017	46.9	21.6	5
2022	936	45.0	20.7	5.2
2023	1037	46.7	22.1	6.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Cottonwood Creek

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2019	813	34.7	23.4	7.4
2020	979	n/a	n/a	6
2021	1017	46.9	21.6	5
2022	936	45.0	20.7	5.2
2023	1037	46.7	22.1	6.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

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