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Oak Creek Elementary School vs. American Heritage Academy - Cottonwood

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School Overview

School
Oak Creek Elementary School
11490 Purple Sage
Cornville, AZ 86325
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5/
10
Bottom 50%
American Heritage Academy - Cottonwood
2030 E Cherry St
Cottonwood, AZ 86326
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4/
10
Bottom 50%
Overview
Serving 234 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Oak Creek Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 265 students in grades Kindergarten-12, American Heritage Academy - Cottonwood ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-8
K-12
Total Students
234 students
265 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Oak 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 American Heritage Academy - Cottonwood over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
47% | 53%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Oak Creek Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at American Heritage Academy - Cottonwood.
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
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This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Oak Creek Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
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Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
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This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Oak Creek Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Cottonwood-Oak Creek Elementary District (4487) and the state of Arizona, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
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Test Scores

#1018 out of 1921 schools in AZ
(Bottom 50%)
#1323 out of 1921 schools in AZ
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Oak 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 American Heritage Academy - Cottonwood, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
15-19%
(Bottom 50% in AZ)
15-19%
(Bottom 50% in AZ)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Oak Creek Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Cottonwood-Oak Creek Elementary District (4487) and Arizona 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 American Heritage Academy - Cottonwood who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Edkey Inc. DBA American Heritage Academy (6365) School District and Arizona public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
45-49%
(Top 50% in AZ)(21-22 School Year Data)
25-29%
(Bottom 50% in AZ)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Oak Creek Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Cottonwood-Oak Creek Elementary District (4487) and Arizona 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 American Heritage Academy - Cottonwood who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Edkey Inc. DBA American Heritage Academy (6365) School District and Arizona public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
40-49%
(Top 20% in AZ)(21-22 School Year Data)
20-24%
(Top 50% in AZ)(21-22 School Year Data)
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≥50%
(Bottom 50% in AZ)
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This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of American Heritage Academy - Cottonwood with the average graduation rate observed in the Edkey Inc. DBA American Heritage Academy (6365) School District and Arizona public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Oak Creek Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of American Heritage Academy - Cottonwood by grade.
Kindergarten Students
21
17
Grade 1 Students
33
17
Grade 2 Students
29
15
Grade 3 Students
33
17
Grade 4 Students
25
21
Grade 5 Students
23
21
Grade 6 Students
25
24
Grade 7 Students
25
25
Grade 8 Students
20
30
Grade 9 Students
-
29
Grade 10 Students
-
25
Grade 11 Students
-
17
Grade 12 Students
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7

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
1%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Oak Creek Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Cottonwood-Oak Creek Elementary District (4487) and in Arizona, 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 American Heritage Academy - Cottonwood, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Edkey Inc. DBA American Heritage Academy (6365) School District and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Asian
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1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Oak Creek Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Cottonwood-Oak Creek Elementary District (4487) and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at American Heritage Academy - Cottonwood, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Edkey Inc. DBA American Heritage Academy (6365) School District and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
35%
33%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Oak Creek Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Cottonwood-Oak Creek Elementary District (4487) and in Arizona, 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 American Heritage Academy - Cottonwood, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Edkey Inc. DBA American Heritage Academy (6365) School District and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
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1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Oak Creek Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Cottonwood-Oak Creek Elementary District (4487) and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2013-14 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at American Heritage Academy - Cottonwood, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Edkey Inc. DBA American Heritage Academy (6365) School District and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
62%
58%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Oak Creek Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Cottonwood-Oak Creek Elementary District (4487) and in Arizona, 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 American Heritage Academy - Cottonwood, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Edkey Inc. DBA American Heritage Academy (6365) School District and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
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% Two or more races
2%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Oak Creek Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Cottonwood-Oak Creek Elementary District (4487) and in Arizona, 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 American Heritage Academy - Cottonwood, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Edkey Inc. DBA American Heritage Academy (6365) School District and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.50
0.56
This chart showcases the diversity score of Oak Creek Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Cottonwood-Oak Creek Elementary District (4487) and Arizona, 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 American Heritage Academy - Cottonwood, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Edkey Inc. DBA American Heritage Academy (6365) School District and Arizona, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
41%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Oak Creek Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Cottonwood-Oak Creek Elementary District (4487) and Arizona, 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 American Heritage Academy - Cottonwood, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Edkey Inc. DBA American Heritage Academy (6365) School District and Arizona, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
6%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Oak Creek Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Cottonwood-Oak Creek Elementary District (4487) and Arizona, 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 American Heritage Academy - Cottonwood, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Edkey Inc. DBA American Heritage Academy (6365) School District and Arizona, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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