B
Good
74/100

The Cottonwood School of Civics and Science

📚 K – 08 🏫 School Charter School
📍 640 S Bancroft St, Portland, OR 97239
Overall
B
74/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
B+
Reading 62% · Math 42% proficient · 66th percentile in Oregon
Resources
C+
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Oregon schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

74
Repit Score
out of 100
207
Students
enrolled
19.5:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
N/A
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Academics (reading & math)75%66/100reading 72nd percentile, math 61st percentile among Oregon middle schools (2018–19 state tests)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)25%61/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Oregon. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency62% (+9 pts vs. state avg 53%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency42% (+4 pts vs. state avg 38%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Oregon state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White67%42%reading +7 pts, math -4 pts58th percentile (list)
Low-income55%45%reading +14 pts, math +18 pts88th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 640 S Bancroft St
City Portland
ZIP Code 97239
District 4100009
NCES School ID 410000901734
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 97239

Understanding the community around The Cottonwood School of Civics and Science helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $103,323
Per Capita Income $70,760
Poverty Rate 4.5%
Households Earning $100K+ 52.4%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 72.8%
High School or Higher 99.3%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $688,500
Median Rent $1,701
Owner-Occupied 44.7%
Renter-Occupied 55.3%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for The Cottonwood School of Civics and Science.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 57.0%
Female 36.2%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 55.1%
Hispanic/Latino 15.5%
Two or More Races 12.6%
Black 5.8%
Asian 4.4%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 207
Teachers (FTE) 10.6
Student:Teacher Ratio 19.5:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for The Cottonwood School of Civics and Science?
The Cottonwood School of Civics and Science has a Repit School Score of 74 out of 100, earning a grade of B. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend The Cottonwood School of Civics and Science?
The Cottonwood School of Civics and Science has 207 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 19.5:1.
What grades does The Cottonwood School of Civics and Science serve?
The Cottonwood School of Civics and Science serves grades K – 08 and is classified as a School. This is a charter school.
How much funding does The Cottonwood School of Civics and Science receive per student?
The Cottonwood School of Civics and Science receives funding data not available in per-pupil spending from its district. This is below the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around The Cottonwood School of Civics and Science in 97239 ▼
Avg Home Value
$605,191
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,891
1-Year Change
+1.5%
% Renters
55.3%

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026