Evergreen Middle
19500 Learning Way, Cottonwood, CA 96022-9602
Summary
Evergreen Middle is underperforming.
Reading and math results average to the 75th percentile among comparable California schools.
54.9% of students met California's reading standard, and it is trending up slightly.
Math is weaker: 45.2% of students met California's math standard, it is holding steady.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 54.9% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 45.2% |
| Reading State Rank | 458/1,734 (74th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 399/1,735 (77th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 19:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 399 |
| Low-Income Students | 223 (55.9%) |
| English Learners | 20 (5.0%) |
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Ed-Data
CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading rose 5.1 points from last year and rose 0.9 points over the full period. Math rose 2.1 points from last year and rose 0.3 points over the full period.
•Math +0.3 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
White and Two or more races students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 48.8% to 63.3% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 27% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 8.9-point reading income gap is narrower than the 16.3-point gap at a typical California 5–8 school. It widened slightly over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
0.0% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 56.0% of English-only students. The gap widened as English-learner results fell and English-only results rose.
•Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Two or more races students have the strongest math results at about 60% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 44% to 44%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 28.4% to 58.2% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 23% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 3.7-point math income gap is narrower than the 15.3-point gap at a typical California 5–8 school. It narrowed over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
15.4% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 45.6% of English-only students. The gap narrowed as English-learner results rose and English-only results fell.
•Progress as students move up
2023–2026
How we compare income gaps
“Typical” means the median gap across 59 schools for reading and 60 for math. The comparison uses 2026 California 5–8 schools with at least 20 tested students in each income group and a reported low-income student population. Each school counts once. Its gap is non-low-income proficiency minus low-income proficiency, including negative gaps. California state test data
Understanding this school
How does Evergreen Middle rank in California?
Evergreen Middle ranks No. 458 of 1,734 in reading and No. 399 of 1,735 in math for 2026. These proficiency rankings compare California schools in the same grade-level category.
How does Evergreen Middle compare with other schools in Cottonwood?
Evergreen Middle is No. 1 in both reading and math proficiency among the 2 5–8 schools in Cottonwood with 2026 results.
Explore schools in CottonwoodHow does Evergreen Middle compare with other schools in Tehama County?
Evergreen Middle is No. 1 in both reading and math proficiency among the 2 5–8 schools in Tehama County with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Tehama CountyWhich schools should I compare?
Schools serving 5–8 in the same district or city.
| School | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Evergreen MiddleThis school | 45.2% | 54.9% |
| West Cottonwood Junior High | 38.8% | 48.8% |
