Cottonwood
Aguanga, CA · Hemet Unified
Regular public school · Grades K-8 · Rural, distant
4,160th of 5,659 California elementary schools statewide · better than 26%▼ Declining
44260 Sage Rd., Aguanga, CA 92536
(951) 767-3870Official website ↗NCES ID 061692002150Directory 2023–24
SchoolRow ranks Cottonwood 4,160th of 5,659 California elementary schools for 2024–25, based on CAASPP 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 26% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 64th in 2015 to 26th in 2025 — declining.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, CAASPP 2024–25 · 120 students tested
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 189 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 1987, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 37.0% | 55.6% | ▲ 18.6 pts | |
| White | 53.7% | 40.2% | ▼ 13.5 pts | |
| Two or more races | 1.2% | 2.1% | ▲ 0.9 pts | |
| Asian | 5.4% | 1.1% | ▼ 4.3 pts | |
| Black | 0.8% | 0.5% | ▼ 0.3 pts | |
| American Indian | 1.9% | 0.5% | ▼ 1.4 pts |
NCES history for this school begins in 1987. Race categories changed by 2010: earlier data combines Asian and Pacific Islander students and does not consistently identify multiracial students. The chart retains that history, while the change table uses 2010 onward.
Typical home value $570K in zip 92536 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
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What school district is Cottonwood in?
Cottonwood is part of the Hemet Unified district in Aguanga, California.
Is Cottonwood a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Cottonwood 4,160th of 5,659 California elementary schools (better than 26% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (CAASPP 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Cottonwood?
Hispanic 56%, White 40%, Two or more races 2%, Asian 1% (189 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Cottonwood cost?
The typical home value in zip code 92536 is $570K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (CAASPP 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.