Schools in 96022 — Cottonwood, California
96022 has 4 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 42.1 — 1.7 points near the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 39.8 to 44.5, a 4.7-point spread.
How 96022 schools perform
The top-ranked school is West Valley Early College High with a Scope Score of 45 and 14.0% of students exceeding standard.
Declining trajectory: Average proficiency drops by 6.7 percentage points from grade 3 to grade 5 across 96022. This pattern in test scores may reflect a variety of factors and is worth examining school by school.
Chronic absenteeism across 96022 averages 17.5%, near the state average of 18.1%.
How 96022 compares to nearby zip codes
All schools in 96022
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | West Valley Early College High Anderson Union High Building Momentum | 14.0% | Developing 45/100 |
| 2 | Evergreen Institute of Excellence Evergreen Union Building Momentum | 16.7% | Developing 42/100 |
| 3 | West Cottonwood Junior High Cottonwood Union Elementary Building Momentum | 15.1% | Developing 42/100 |
| 4 | Evergreen Middle Evergreen Union Building Momentum | 20.2% | Developing 40/100 |
Schools in 96022 on the map
Data source: California Department of Education · CAASPP 2024-25 · Methodology
Scores are SchoolScope's analysis of public data, not official CDE ratings. They represent one way of interpreting test results and should not be the sole basis for school decisions.
What Scope Scores can't tell you about 96022
- Class sizes and student-teacher interaction quality
- Quality of arts, music, athletics, and enrichment programs
- Teacher experience, turnover, and professional development
- Campus safety, bullying climate, and social-emotional support
- Parent and community engagement levels
- Quality of special education and gifted programs
- How school zones and enrollment boundaries affect access
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