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#4097 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 43% in state
Evergreen Middle
Middle School · Evergreen Union · Cottonwood, CA
An Evergreen Union middle school where students score 6 points above what's typical for similar communities.
19500 Learning Way, Cottonwood, CA 96022
- Math 45% vs CA 34% (2024)
- Reading 54% vs CA 47% (2024)
- 20.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Evergreen Middle score 49% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 43%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 9 points since 2020, reaching 50% in 2024.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 45% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 56% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 36 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
55.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Evergreen Middle 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.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evergreen Community Day School (5-8)Enrollment path unverified | Not rated | 5–8 | 0.0 mi | 1 | Compare → |
| Evergreen Institute of ExcellenceCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.8 | K–12 | 0.0 mi | 152 | Compare → |
| West Cottonwood Junior HighEnrollment path unverified | 8.0 | 5–8 | 2.8 mi | 395 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Evergreen Union
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #2 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 Middle is listed in Evergreen Union; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Evergreen Middle
Evergreen Middle is a public middle school in Cottonwood, CA, part of Evergreen Union, serving approximately 403 students in grades 5th-8th with a 20.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10 and ranks #4,097 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Evergreen Middle
What grades does Evergreen Middle serve?
Evergreen Middle serves students in grades 5th through 8th.
How many students attend Evergreen Middle?
Evergreen Middle has an enrollment of approximately 403 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Evergreen Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Evergreen Middle is 20.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Evergreen Middle rank in CA?
Evergreen Middle ranks #4,097 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Evergreen Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Evergreen Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 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 Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Evergreen Middle has 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Evergreen Middle a charter school?
No, Evergreen Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Evergreen Middle a Title I school?
No, Evergreen Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Evergreen Middle?
55.1% of students at Evergreen Middle 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
- 5th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 403
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 20.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 20
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Tehama County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 27.5%
- Phone
- (530) 347-3411
- 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.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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