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20512 West First Street, Cottonwood, CA 96022-8808
Summary
West Cottonwood Junior High is underperforming.
Reading and math results average to the 64th percentile among comparable California schools.
Only 48.8% of students met California's reading standard, and it is trending down slightly.
Math is weaker: 38.8% of students met California's math standard, but it is slowly trending up.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 48.8% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 38.8% |
| Reading State Rank | 656/1,734 (62nd percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 577/1,735 (67th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 20:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 419 |
| Low-Income Students | 212 (50.6%) |
| English Learners | 12 (2.9%) |
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Ed-Data
CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading fell 3.0 points from last year and fell 1.4 points over the full period. Math rose 3.0 points from last year and rose 4.8 points over the full period.
•Math +4.8 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
White and Hispanic or Latino students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 43.9% to 54.5% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 38% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 22.9-point reading income gap is wider than the 16.3-point gap at a typical California 5–8 school. It widened over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
Results for both language groups are unavailable, so a current reading gap cannot be calculated.
•Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino students have the strongest math results at about 40% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 29% to 39%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 25.2% to 58.1% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 34% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 16.0-point math income gap is slightly wider than the 15.3-point gap at a typical California 5–8 school. It widened slightly over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
Results for both language groups are unavailable, so a current math gap cannot be calculated.
•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 West Cottonwood Junior High rank in California?
West Cottonwood Junior High ranks No. 656 of 1,734 in reading and No. 577 of 1,735 in math for 2026. These proficiency rankings compare California schools in the same grade-level category.
How does West Cottonwood Junior High compare with other schools in Cottonwood?
West Cottonwood Junior High is No. 2 in both reading and math proficiency among the 2 5–8 schools in Cottonwood with 2026 results.
Explore schools in CottonwoodHow does West Cottonwood Junior High compare with other schools in Shasta County?
West Cottonwood Junior High is No. 1 in both reading and math proficiency among the 2 5–8 schools in Shasta County with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Shasta CountyWhich schools should I compare?
Schools serving 5–8 in the same district or city.
| School | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| West Cottonwood Junior HighThis school | 38.8% | 48.8% |
| Evergreen Middle | 45.2% | 54.9% |
