Excellent
#1527 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 16% in state
West Cottonwood Junior High
Middle School · Cottonwood Union Elementary · Cottonwood, CA
A Cottonwood Union Elementary middle school where students score 3 points below what's typical for similar communities.
20512 West First St., Cottonwood, CA 96022
- Math 34% vs CA 34% (2024)
- Reading 50% vs CA 47% (2024)
- 18:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at West Cottonwood Junior High score 42% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 45%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 6 points since 2020, to 42% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 38% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 51% (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
51.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where West Cottonwood Junior High 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 33Car-Dependent
- Bike 36Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average439/100K
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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
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evergreen Community Day School (5-8)Enrollment path unverified | Not rated | 5–8 | 2.8 mi | 1 | Compare → |
| Evergreen Institute of ExcellenceCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.8 | K–12 | 2.8 mi | 152 | Compare → |
| Evergreen MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 6.7 | 5–8 | 2.8 mi | 403 | Compare → |
| Anderson MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 5.6 | 6–8 | 4.2 mi | 350 | 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.
Cottonwood Union Elementary
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #1 of 2
- District spending per student
- $16,516NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 9.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
West Cottonwood Junior High is listed in Cottonwood Union Elementary; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About West Cottonwood Junior High
West Cottonwood Junior High is a public middle school in Cottonwood, CA, part of Cottonwood Union Elementary, serving approximately 395 students in grades 5th-8th with a 18:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 out of 10 and ranks #1,527 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about West Cottonwood Junior High
What grades does West Cottonwood Junior High serve?
West Cottonwood Junior High serves students in grades 5th through 8th.
How many students attend West Cottonwood Junior High?
West Cottonwood Junior High has an enrollment of approximately 395 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Cottonwood Junior High?
The student-teacher ratio at West Cottonwood Junior High is 18:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does West Cottonwood Junior High rank in CA?
West Cottonwood Junior High ranks #1,527 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is West Cottonwood Junior High's MySchoolScout rating?
West Cottonwood Junior High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 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 West Cottonwood Junior High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, West Cottonwood Junior High has 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is West Cottonwood Junior High a charter school?
No, West Cottonwood Junior High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is West Cottonwood Junior High a Title I school?
No, West Cottonwood Junior High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for West Cottonwood Junior High?
51.6% of students at West Cottonwood Junior High 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
- 395
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 22
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Shasta County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 21.3%
- Phone
- (530) 347-3123
- 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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