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Cottonwood Creek Elementary School vs. James Dougherty Elementary School

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School Overview

School
Cottonwood Creek Elementary School
4222 South Dans St.
Visalia, CA 93277
: 
6/
10
Top 50%
James Dougherty Elementary School
5301 Hibernia Dr.
Dublin, CA 94568
: 
10/
10
Top 5%
Top Rankings
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James Dougherty Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Overview
Serving 639 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Cottonwood Creek Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 41% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 828 students in grades Kindergarten-5, James Dougherty Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 76% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 82% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
Blue Ribbon Schools
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Yes
Grades Offered
K-6
K-5
Total Students
639 students
828 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Cottonwood Creek Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at James Dougherty Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
48% | 52%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Cottonwood Creek Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at James Dougherty Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
35 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Cottonwood Creek Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at James Dougherty Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
24:1
24:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Cottonwood Creek Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Visalia Unified School District and the state of California, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at James Dougherty Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Dublin Unified School District and the state of California, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#4680 out of 9523 schools in CA
(Top 50%)
#325 out of 9523 schools in CA
(Top 5%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Cottonwood Creek Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of James Dougherty Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
30%
(Top 50% in CA)
76%
(Top 5% in CA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Cottonwood Creek Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Visalia Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at James Dougherty Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Dublin Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
41%
(Bottom 50% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
82%
(Top 5% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Cottonwood Creek Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Visalia Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at James Dougherty Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Dublin Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
15-19%
(Bottom 50% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
65-69%
(Top 5% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Cottonwood Creek Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Visalia Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
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Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Cottonwood Creek Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of James Dougherty Elementary School by grade.
Kindergarten Students
116
200
Grade 1 Students
75
138
Grade 2 Students
93
124
Grade 3 Students
83
143
Grade 4 Students
98
108
Grade 5 Students
79
115
Grade 6 Students
95
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Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
1%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Cottonwood Creek Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Visalia Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at James Dougherty Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Dublin Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Asian
5%
68%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Cottonwood Creek Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Visalia Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at James Dougherty Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Dublin Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
71%
9%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Cottonwood Creek Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Visalia Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at James Dougherty Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Dublin Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
1%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Cottonwood Creek Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Visalia Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at James Dougherty Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Dublin Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
16%
10%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Cottonwood Creek Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Visalia Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at James Dougherty Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Dublin Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
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This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander at Cottonwood Creek Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander in the Visalia Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2012-13 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander at James Dougherty Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander in the Dublin Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2009-10 school year.
% Two or more races
6%
8%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Cottonwood Creek Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Visalia Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at James Dougherty Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Dublin Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.47
0.52
This chart showcases the diversity score of Cottonwood Creek Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Visalia Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of James Dougherty Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Dublin Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
9%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Cottonwood Creek Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Visalia Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at James Dougherty Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Dublin Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
1%
(12-13 School Year Data)
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Cottonwood Creek Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Visalia Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at James Dougherty Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Dublin Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2012-13 school year.
 
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