Very Good
#1920 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 20% in state
Evergreen Institute of Excellence
School · Evergreen Union · Cottonwood, CA
An Evergreen Union charter school where students score 16 points below what's typical for similar communities.
19500 Learning Way, Cottonwood, CA 96022
- Math 14% vs CA 35% (2024)
- Reading 36% vs CA 48% (2024)
- 50%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Evergreen Institute of Excellence score 25% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 41%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 25% across the 10-year record (2015–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 14% (multi-year average, 2015-2024) · reading/ELA 35% (multi-year average, 2015-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
58.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Evergreen Institute of Excellence sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 2Car-Dependent
- Bike 5Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average615/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$87,220
Median home value
$355,300
Median rent
$1,409/mo
College educated
22.1%
Homeownership
77.7%
Poverty rate
9.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 96022; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from verified nearby records
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Evergreen Union
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #1 of 4
- District spending per student
- $15,408NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 15.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Evergreen Institute of Excellence is listed in Evergreen Union; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Evergreen Institute of Excellence
Evergreen Institute of Excellence is a public school in Cottonwood, CA, part of Evergreen Union, serving approximately 152 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 12.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,920 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 14% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2024) and 35% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Evergreen Institute of Excellence
What grades does Evergreen Institute of Excellence serve?
Evergreen Institute of Excellence serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.
How many students attend Evergreen Institute of Excellence?
Evergreen Institute of Excellence has an enrollment of approximately 152 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Evergreen Institute of Excellence?
The student-teacher ratio at Evergreen Institute of Excellence is 12.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Evergreen Institute of Excellence rank in CA?
Evergreen Institute of Excellence ranks #1,920 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Evergreen Institute of Excellence's MySchoolScout rating?
Evergreen Institute of Excellence has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Evergreen Institute of Excellence?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Evergreen Institute of Excellence has 14% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2024) and 35% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2024).
Is Evergreen Institute of Excellence a charter school?
Yes, Evergreen Institute of Excellence is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Evergreen Institute of Excellence a Title I school?
No, Evergreen Institute of Excellence is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Evergreen Institute of Excellence?
58.6% of students at Evergreen Institute of Excellence qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 12th
- Enrollment
- 152
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 12
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Tehama County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 2.0%
- Phone
- (530) 347-3411
- 4-Year Graduation
- 50%+
- Area population (ZIP 96022)
- 16,497
- Area average commute
- 26.6 min
- Area median age
- 42.4
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 96022; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2015-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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