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Cottonwood Public School

Public | PK-8 | 248 students

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Posted January 5, 2010

Prior to moving to Oklahoma we did a comparison on the internet between Coalgate and Cottonwood. Cottonwood won with an added bonus of being the #1 school in Oklahoma in 2006. The teachers did a pen pal program with my daughter to prepare her for the following year. The lcass sizes were smaller which were a plus! The teachers and children have a very close bond...obvious from the awards ceremonies and seeing them out and about in town.They really love not only to teach, but our children and our children really love them. I have known kids to come from other counties to attend Cottonwood, even as far as 1 1/2 hours away. Kids that could not read at other schools are excelling here. We love it!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted November 30, 2009

Cottonwood School is a gem. I wouldn't send my son anywhere else. The teachers are positive moral examples and are full of love and dedication. Their test scores are off the charts, and the teachers aren't just teaching to the tests as is the case in so many schools. Small class size is a plus, as well as the many paraprofessionals that help out. My only wish is that there was a high school. My 8th grader graduated from there and I wish that he could have stayed in the Cottonwood system. If I had any problems with the school it might be that they get excited about an idea and start it, but don't follow through with it, therefore, causing some confusion. Also, there is a bit of a communication problem. But all in all, I believe Cottonwood to be one of the top schools in the state.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 11, 2008

I have a grandchild in this school. They have done academic miracles in this child. My grandchild is extremely bright but it took this dedicated staff to get the best out of him


Posted April 24, 2008

My Child needed Cottonwood School! She has raised her scores tremendously since we transfered her
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 12, 2007

this is an awesome school. we don't leave any one out or behind. the kids that are above grade level are rolled up in those areas and they do not have to wait on the others to catch up . we are having a new gym that is being built now. we have new coaches and there will be some new sports not just basketball so our school is moving up all the time my children have been in this school since prek and i am praying for a high school there because i wouldn't want my child to go anywhere else
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 10, 2007

Overall Cottonwood is a wonderful school to send our children to. In a rural area our school is excelling or trying to excel in all areas such as academics, music,art. We could use improvement in extracurricular activities and sports. Physical activity is limited. Students must eat lunch and have recess in 30 min. which is a catch 22. Cottonwood is a great school for average and below average students to get a great education, above average students as in most schools are left to spin their wheels waiting on the other children to catch up. Thanks to the CCC program they do have a chance to move at their own pace, but this is a computer program and I don't see any individual teaching done with these children. I wouldn't sent my child any where else in rural Oklahoma but it could and should be better.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted July 30, 2006

Compared to the surrounding schoools, Cottonwood schools testing results are far higher. The teachers truly stress academic dominance.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted July 30, 2006

I have 2 children that attend Cottonwood School and have had 2 sisters that have attended there as well. It is amazing to see what this small school has evolved from. They have outstanding teachers and unbelievable curriculum. I know that the staff works hard to educate every child in every possible way. I hope to see their athletic program pick up real soon. They are on the right track with academics although, I would love to see them blossom in all areas (sports).
—Submitted by a parent


Posted February 12, 2005

Cottonwood's curriculum is amazing. They have an awesome science lab, great writing program, use Saxon Math and have a music lab being installed. I've been amazed at how much my children have grown academically this year. The teachers are so dedicated to their students. Small but great school!
—Submitted by a parent


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The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
Math

The state average for Math was 76% in 2009.

22 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
91%

2008

 
 
100%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 84% in 2009.

22 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
91%

2008

 
 
100%
Scale: % satisfactory or advanced

About the tests


In 2008-2009 Oklahoma used the Oklahoma Core Curriculum Tests (OCCT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math. The results for reading and math are displayed on GreatSchools profiles. The OCCT is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Oklahoma. The goal is for all students to score at or above the satisfactory level on the test.

See Oklahoma's state standards

Source: Oklahoma State Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 80% in 2009.

22 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
96%

2008

 
 
95%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 89% in 2009.

2009

 
 
n/a

2008

 
 
95%
Scale: % satisfactory or advanced

About the tests


In 2008-2009 Oklahoma used the Oklahoma Core Curriculum Tests (OCCT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math. The results for reading and math are displayed on GreatSchools profiles. The OCCT is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Oklahoma. The goal is for all students to score at or above the satisfactory level on the test.

See Oklahoma's state standards

Source: Oklahoma State Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 84% in 2009.

22 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
91%

2008

 
 
86%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 81% in 2009.

22 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
86%

2008

 
 
95%
Science

The state average for Science was 85% in 2008.

23 students were tested at this school in 2008.

2008

 
 
87%
Social Studies

The state average for Social Studies was 68% in 2008.

23 students were tested at this school in 2008.

2008

 
 
52%
Scale: % satisfactory or advanced

About the tests


In 2008-2009 Oklahoma used the Oklahoma Core Curriculum Tests (OCCT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math. The results for reading and math are displayed on GreatSchools profiles. The OCCT is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Oklahoma. The goal is for all students to score at or above the satisfactory level on the test.

See Oklahoma's state standards

Source: Oklahoma State Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 82% in 2009.

17 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
76%

2008

 
 
86%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 79% in 2009.

16 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
94%

2008

 
 
87%
Scale: % satisfactory or advanced

About the tests


In 2008-2009 Oklahoma used the Oklahoma Core Curriculum Tests (OCCT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math. The results for reading and math are displayed on GreatSchools profiles. The OCCT is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Oklahoma. The goal is for all students to score at or above the satisfactory level on the test.

See Oklahoma's state standards

Source: Oklahoma State Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 78% in 2009.

12 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
83%

2008

 
 
100%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 80% in 2009.

12 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
100%

2008

 
 
95%
Scale: % satisfactory or advanced

About the tests


In 2008-2009 Oklahoma used the Oklahoma Core Curriculum Tests (OCCT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math. The results for reading and math are displayed on GreatSchools profiles. The OCCT is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Oklahoma. The goal is for all students to score at or above the satisfactory level on the test.

See Oklahoma's state standards

Source: Oklahoma State Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 81% in 2009.

13 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
92%

2008

 
 
100%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 81% in 2009.

13 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
100%

2008

 
 
94%
Science

The state average for Science was 87% in 2008.

2008

 
 
n/a
Scale: % satisfactory or advanced

About the tests


In 2008-2009 Oklahoma used the Oklahoma Core Curriculum Tests (OCCT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math. The results for reading and math are displayed on GreatSchools profiles. The OCCT is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Oklahoma. The goal is for all students to score at or above the satisfactory level on the test.

See Oklahoma's state standards

Source: Oklahoma State Department of Education

Math

All Students91%
Femalen/a
Male93%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian90%
White100%
Economically disadvantaged94%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students91%
Femalen/a
Male87%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian90%
White90%
Economically disadvantaged88%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Migrantn/a
Scale: % satisfactory or advanced

About the tests


In 2008-2009 Oklahoma used the Oklahoma Core Curriculum Tests (OCCT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math. The results for reading and math are displayed on GreatSchools profiles. The OCCT is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Oklahoma. The goal is for all students to score at or above the satisfactory level on the test.

The different student groups are identified by the Oklahoma State Department of Education; if there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Oklahoma's state standards

Source: Oklahoma State Department of Education

Math

All Students96%
Femalen/a
Male92%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian93%
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged93%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a

Reading

All Studentsn/a
Femalen/a
Malen/a
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian93%
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged93%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Scale: % satisfactory or advanced

About the tests


In 2008-2009 Oklahoma used the Oklahoma Core Curriculum Tests (OCCT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math. The results for reading and math are displayed on GreatSchools profiles. The OCCT is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Oklahoma. The goal is for all students to score at or above the satisfactory level on the test.

The different student groups are identified by the Oklahoma State Department of Education; if there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Oklahoma's state standards

Source: Oklahoma State Department of Education

Math

All Students91%
Female86%
Malen/a
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White92%
Economically disadvantaged83%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students86%
Female86%
Malen/a
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White83%
Economically disadvantaged75%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Migrantn/a
Scale: % satisfactory or advanced

About the tests


In 2008-2009 Oklahoma used the Oklahoma Core Curriculum Tests (OCCT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math. The results for reading and math are displayed on GreatSchools profiles. The OCCT is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Oklahoma. The goal is for all students to score at or above the satisfactory level on the test.

The different student groups are identified by the Oklahoma State Department of Education; if there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Oklahoma's state standards

Source: Oklahoma State Department of Education

Math

All Students76%
Femalen/a
Malen/a
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged71%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a

Reading

All Students94%
Femalen/a
Malen/a
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged92%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Scale: % satisfactory or advanced

About the tests


In 2008-2009 Oklahoma used the Oklahoma Core Curriculum Tests (OCCT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math. The results for reading and math are displayed on GreatSchools profiles. The OCCT is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Oklahoma. The goal is for all students to score at or above the satisfactory level on the test.

The different student groups are identified by the Oklahoma State Department of Education; if there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Oklahoma's state standards

Source: Oklahoma State Department of Education

Math

All Students83%
Femalen/a
Malen/a
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged80%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a

Reading

All Students100%
Femalen/a
Malen/a
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged100%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Scale: % satisfactory or advanced

About the tests


In 2008-2009 Oklahoma used the Oklahoma Core Curriculum Tests (OCCT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math. The results for reading and math are displayed on GreatSchools profiles. The OCCT is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Oklahoma. The goal is for all students to score at or above the satisfactory level on the test.

The different student groups are identified by the Oklahoma State Department of Education; if there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Oklahoma's state standards

Source: Oklahoma State Department of Education

Math

All Students92%
Femalen/a
Malen/a
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantagedn/a

Reading

All Students100%
Femalen/a
Malen/a
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Scale: % satisfactory or advanced

About the tests


In 2008-2009 Oklahoma used the Oklahoma Core Curriculum Tests (OCCT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math. The results for reading and math are displayed on GreatSchools profiles. The OCCT is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Oklahoma. The goal is for all students to score at or above the satisfactory level on the test.

The different student groups are identified by the Oklahoma State Department of Education; if there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Oklahoma's state standards

Source: Oklahoma State Department of Education

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 48% 57%
American Indian/Alaska Native 46% 19%
Black 3% 11%
Hispanic 2% 10%
Asian/Pacific Islander 1% 2%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 65%N/A56%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 11N/A15
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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2 Mi North of Coalgate on Hwy
Coalgate, OK 74538
Phone: (580) 927-2937

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