Evergreen Middle

Evergreen Middle is a public middle school in Cottonwood, CA, part of the Evergreen Union. The school serves approximately 403 students in grades 5th – 8th with a student-teacher ratio of 20.1:1. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.3/10, placing it in the 91st percentile among CA schools — an above average rating overall.

Students demonstrate 42% proficiency in math, 8 points above the state average and 53% in reading/language arts, 7 points above the state average. The school scores particularly well in student growth (9.2/10). Located in a neighborhood with a median household income of $87,220, where 22% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

The school is situated in a fringe rural setting.

The student-teacher ratio at Evergreen Middle is 20.1:1, which is higher than the national average. This may mean larger class sizes, so parents should ask about classroom support, teaching assistants, and how the school differentiates instruction for students who need extra help.

Located in a rural area, Evergreen Middle may involve longer commutes for some families. Rural schools often serve as community anchors and may have smaller class sizes, but parents should consider transportation logistics, after-school program availability, and access to specialized services.