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Cotaco School

100 Cotaco School Rd
Somerville, AL 35670
(School attendance zone shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%
Serving 485 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Cotaco School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 28% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 30%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 49% (majority Black).

Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 485 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 10%
  • : Top 50% in AL
  • : 28% (Top 50%)
  • : 50% (Top 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

School Overview

Cotaco School's student population of 485 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
485 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
School Calendar
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026

School Rankings

Cotaco School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,275 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cotaco School is 0.19, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (AL)
#492 out of 1275 schools
(Top 50%)
28%
30%
50%
47%
40-44%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
4%
11%
Black
2%
32%
White
90%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.19
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Cotaco School's ranking?
Cotaco School is ranked #492 out of 1,275 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
28% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% AL state average), while 50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
How many students attend Cotaco School?
485 students attend Cotaco School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Cotaco School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Cotaco School?
Cotaco School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Cotaco School offer ?
Cotaco School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Cotaco School part of?
Cotaco School is part of Morgan County School District.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 485 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 10%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 28% (Top 50%)
  • : 50% (Top 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

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