COTTONWOOD MIDDLE SCHOOL

Cottonwood Middle School is a Title I public middle school that is part of the Cottonwood-Oak Creek Elementary District (4487) school district, located in Cottonwood, AZ with about 446 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 8th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 25 teachers, Cottonwood Middle School has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Cottonwood Middle School, located at 500 E. Mingus Avenue in Cottonwood, Arizona, serves as a central educational hub for students in the Verde Valley. As part of the Cottonwood-Oak Creek School District, the school is dedicated to providing a structured and supportive environment for students transitioning from elementary school to high school. The campus emphasizes core academic excellence while fostering the personal and social development necessary for early adolescents to succeed in their future academic endeavors.

Beyond its focus on core subjects like mathematics, language arts, and science, Cottonwood Middle School strives to create a well-rounded experience through a variety of extracurricular activities and elective programs. The school aims to build a sense of community among its student body, faculty, and local families, encouraging student engagement through sports, clubs, and various enrichment opportunities. By prioritizing both academic rigor and character development, the school works to prepare its students to become responsible and capable members of the Cottonwood community.

For more information, contact Cottonwood Middle School at (928) 634-2288 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.