West Cottonwood Junior High
Cottonwood, CA · Cottonwood Union Elementary · Grades 5-8
463rd of 1,294 California middle schools statewide · better than 64%▲ Improving
West Cottonwood Junior High ranking
SchoolRow ranks West Cottonwood Junior High 463rd of 1,294 California middle schools for 2024–25, based on CAASPP 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 64% of middle schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 51th in 2015 to 64th in 2025 — improving.
West Cottonwood Junior High test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, CAASPP 2024–25 · 388 students tested
West Cottonwood Junior High students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 395 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 77.6% | 67.3% | ▼ 10.3 pts | |
| Hispanic | 12.9% | 20.3% | ▲ 7.4 pts | |
| Two or more races | 4.9% | 6.6% | ▲ 1.7 pts | |
| American Indian | 2.6% | 3.8% | ▲ 1.2 pts | |
| Asian | 1.8% | 1.3% | ▼ 0.5 pts | |
| Black | 0.3% | 0.5% | ▲ 0.2 pts |
Homes near West Cottonwood Junior High
Typical home value $372K in zip 96022 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Middle schools near West Cottonwood Junior High
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 7Evergreen MiddleEvergreen Union · 3.4 mi away419th of 1,294
ELA 50% · Math 43% - –Evergreen Community Day School (5-8)Evergreen Union · 3.4 mi away
- 3Anderson MiddleCascade Union Elementary · 4.3 mi away943rd of 1,294
ELA 30% · Math 22% - 5Happy Valley ElementaryHappy Valley Union Elementary · 8.1 mi away652nd of 1,294
ELA 41% · Math 31% - 5Pacheco ElementaryPacheco Union Elementary · 8.7 mi away677th of 1,294
ELA 41% · Math 30% - 6Parsons Junior HighEnterprise Elementary · 13 mi away611th of 1,294
ELA 44% · Math 32% - 7Berrendos MiddleAntelope Elementary · 13.7 mi away451st of 1,294
ELA 46% · Math 43% - 5Lassen-Antelope Volcanic Academy (LAVA)Antelope Elementary · 14 mi away · charter741st of 1,294
ELA 40% · Math 25%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is West Cottonwood Junior High in?
West Cottonwood Junior High is part of the Cottonwood Union Elementary district in Cottonwood, California.
Is West Cottonwood Junior High a good school?
SchoolRow ranks West Cottonwood Junior High 463rd of 1,294 California middle schools (better than 64% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (CAASPP 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of West Cottonwood Junior High?
White 67%, Hispanic 20%, Two or more races 7%, American Indian 4% (395 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near West Cottonwood Junior High cost?
The typical home value in zip code 96022 is $372K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (CAASPP 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.