7.7avg / 10

Evergreen Union School District

School District · Cottonwood, California

Last updated: October 2026

Students: 1,197

Teachers (FTE): 63

Avg Rating

7.7

out of 10

Schools

3 elem, 2 mid

Enrollment

1,197

Student-Teacher Ratio

19:1

Avg Rating

7.7

out of 10

Schools

3 elem, 2 mid

Enrollment

1,197

Student-Teacher Ratio

19:1

How this district compares

California rank

#34 of 713

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

+1.4

above California avg

Per-pupil spending

$15,408

$2,239 vs California median

District size

1,197 students

Smaller than California median

The short answer

Evergreen Union ranks #34 of 713 California districts by overall school rating. Evergreen Union's schools with real test data average 7.7/10 across 4 schools. Its top-rated schools are Bend Elementary (9.4/10), Evergreen Elementary (8.3/10), and Evergreen Institute of Excellence (7.5/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.

Most improved · 2022 → 2024

Bend Elementary

STAAR proficiency rose +9.0 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Evergreen Union schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.

Top-Rated Schools in Evergreen Union

Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (4 of 6). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.

#	School	Rating	Level	Value	Enrollment
1	Bend Elementary	9.4 / 10	Elementary	—	97
2	Evergreen Elementary	8.3 / 10	Elementary	—	542
3	Evergreen Institute of Excellence	7.5 / 10	Other	—	152
4	Evergreen Middle	5.6 / 10	Middle	—	403

See all 6 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.

About Evergreen Union

Evergreen Union is a Cottonwood, California school district serving 6 schools.The district educates 1,197 students with a student-teacher ratio of 19:1. District-level spending was $15,408 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).

With an average rating of 7.7/10, Evergreen Union is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.

The highest-rated school in the district is Bend Elementary, which has a composite score of 9.4/10.

In standardized testing, Evergreen Union students show an average math proficiency of 38.7% and ELA proficiency of 49.6%.

The district includes 3 elementary schools, 2 middle schools.

District Map

Schools in Evergreen Union, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency38.7%

School

State

Not reported

ELA Proficiency49.6%

School

State

Not reported

Average proficiency across all schools in Evergreen Union with test data.

Schools in Evergreen Union

6 schools

Elementary Schools3

Evergreen Community Day School (k-5)

2—

Middle Schools2

Evergreen Middle

4035.6

Evergreen Community Day School (5-8)

1—

Other Schools1

Evergreen Institute of Excellence

1527.5

District Details

State: California
City: Cottonwood
Total Enrollment: 1,197
Teachers (FTE): 63
District spending per student: $15,408NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
Child poverty rate: 15.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
District directory year: 2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Evergreen Union?

Evergreen Union has 6 schools in total — 3 elementary, 2 middle. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.

What is the average rating for Evergreen Union?

The average composite rating for Evergreen Union is 7.7/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the district spending per student in Evergreen Union?

Evergreen Union's district-level spending was $15,408 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Evergreen Union?

The average student-teacher ratio in Evergreen Union is 19:1.

What is the top-rated school in Evergreen Union?

Bend Elementary is the highest-rated school in Evergreen Union with a composite score of 9.4/10.

What are the test scores in Evergreen Union?

Across schools in Evergreen Union with test data, the average math proficiency is 38.7% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 49.6%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does Evergreen Union compare to other districts in California?

Evergreen Union has an average school rating of 7.7/10 across 6 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in California by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools?

MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.

District Averages

Overall Rating: 7.7/10
Math Proficiency: 38.7%
ELA Proficiency: 49.6%

Resources

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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, California Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.