West Cottonwood Junior High School
Tel:
(530)347-3123
- West Cottonwood Junior High School serves 388 students in grades 5-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 34% (which is lower than the California state average of 38%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 47% (which is lower than the California state average of 48%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is lower than the California state level of 23:1.
- Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 76%.
School Overview
- West Cottonwood Junior High School's student population of 388 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 18 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 5-8 |
| Total Students | 388 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 18 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- West Cottonwood Junior High School's student:teacher ratio of 22:1 has stayed the same over five school years.
- The diversity score of West Cottonwood Junior High School is 0.40, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
| Overall School Rank | #4754 out of 9,595 schools (Top 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 34% | 38% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 47% | 48% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 22:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | 6% | 1% |
| Asian | 3% | 11% |
| Hispanic | 14% | 54% |
| Black | n/a | 6% |
| White | 76% | 24% |
| Two or more races | 1% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.40 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 35% | 49% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 12% | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Cottonwood Union Elementary School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to West Cottonwood Junior High School is Northern Summit Academy (0.2 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Cottonwood Creek Charter (0.2 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Cottonwood Creek Charter (0.2 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Cottonwood Cottonwood Creek Charter Charter School
Grades: K-8 | 225 students
0.2 miles
3425 Brush St.
Cottonwood, CA 96022
(530)347-7200 0.2 K-8 225 - Cottonwood Northern Summit Academy Charter School
Grades: K-12 | 91 students
0.2 miles
3435 Main St. Ste. C
Cottonwood, CA 96022
(530)949-0154 0.2 K-12 91 - Cottonwood North Cottonwood Grades: K-4 | 478 students
2.3 miles
19920 Gas Point Rd.
Cottonwood, CA 96022
(530)347-1698 2.3 K-4 478 - Cottonwood Evergreen Community Day (5-8) Alternative School
Grades: 5-8 | 4 students
3.4 miles
19500 Lrng Way
Cottonwood, CA 96022
(530)347-3411 3.4 5-8 4 - Cottonwood Evergreen Community Day K-5 Alternative School
Grades: K-5 | 2 students
3.4 miles
19500 Lrng Way
Cottonwood, CA 96022
(530)347-3411 3.4 K-5 2
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