Cottonwood Elementary School vs Fernley Intermediate School
Side-by-side comparison of overall rating, test proficiency, safety metrics, and classroom environments.
Fernley · Lyon County
Fernley · Lyon County
Fernley · Lyon County
Fernley · Lyon County
Editorial Analysis
Evaluating schools side-by-side offers a detailed view of student success markers. This analysis compiles official data from the Nevada Department of Education.
In overall performance metrics, Cottonwood Elementary School holds a stronger rating from the Nevada School Performance Framework (NSPF) with 2 stars, compared to 1 stars for Fernley Intermediate School. Cottonwood Elementary School shows stronger academic results, reporting a math proficiency rate of 26% and ELA proficiency of 29%, while Fernley Intermediate School reports 21% in math and 28% in ELA. Regular attendance is 64.3% at Cottonwood Elementary School and 56.8% at Fernley Intermediate School. Cottonwood Elementary School offers a more favorable student-to-teacher ratio of 20:1, compared to 22:1 at Fernley Intermediate School.
Parents are encouraged to visit each school in person, observe classrooms, and meet with school administrators to fully appreciate the campus culture and extracurricular opportunities.