Evergreen Institute of Excellence

Evergreen Institute of Excellence is a charter school located in the rural setting of Cottonwood, California. Serving students from kindergarten through twelfth grade, Evergreen has an enrollment of 152 students and employs twelve full-time equivalent teachers, resulting in a student-teacher ratio of 12.7:1. The school's MySchoolScout rating is 5.0 out of 10, with the state ranking at #5362 out of 9,566 schools statewide, placing it around the 44th percentile.

Academically, Evergreen focuses on student development and has room for growth, as reflected in its academic score of 3.5 out of 10. In English Language Arts (ELA) and reading proficiency tests, 36% of students scored proficient or above. Math proficiency is lower, with only 14% reaching the proficient level or higher.

Despite these challenges, Evergreen Institute of Excellence provides a close-knit community for its students in the rural town setting of Cottonwood.

With an enrollment of 152 students, Evergreen Institute of Excellence is a smaller school where families often find a close-knit community atmosphere. Smaller settings can mean more individual attention from teachers and staff, though they may offer fewer extracurricular options than larger schools.

While current test scores at Evergreen Institute of Excellence are below average, the school shows strong growth metrics — meaning students are making above-average progress year over year. This upward trajectory can be a positive indicator for families who value a school's ability to help students improve, even if absolute scores haven't caught up yet.

Evergreen Institute of Excellence is a charter school — a publicly funded school that operates with more autonomy than traditional district schools. Charter schools often have distinct educational models or specialties. Parents should understand the school's specific mission, enrollment process, and how its approach differs from nearby district options.