Elementary Schools in Cottonwood, California: Cottonwood schools aren't just reaching proficiency — they're pushing students beyond it.
Cottonwood, California has 2 ranked elementary schools with an average Scope Score of 51.9/100 — 7.1 points above the state average of 44.8. The highest-scoring school is Cottonwood Creek Charter at 62/100, where 45.9% of students exceed the state standard on the 2025 CAASPP assessment. Cottonwood schools average 31.3% exceeded standard (state: 21.3%) — this exceeded-vs-met distinction reveals whether schools push students beyond proficiency or pace toward it. Chronic absenteeism averages 9.2% (below the state average of 17.9%). Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.
| Level | Schools | Avg Score | Exceeded | vs State |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elementary | 2 | Solid 51.9/100 | 31.3% | +7.1 |
| High | 1 | Developing 41.8/100 | 14.0% | -2.0 |
| Middle | 2 | Developing 40.0/100 | 17.7% | -2.6 |
How Cottonwood schools compare
Cottonwood has 2 ranked elementary schools with an average Scope Score of 51.9/100 — 7.1 points above the state average of 44.8 (CDE CAASPP 2025).
The top-ranked school is Cottonwood Creek Charter with a Scope Score of 62 and 45.9% of students exceeding standard.
These schools are pushing students past the bar, not just to it. Cottonwood schools average 31.3% exceeding standard — well above the statewide average of 21.3%.
Chronic absenteeism in Cottonwood averages 9.2% — below the state average of 17.9%.
How we score · Weighted composite of test performance, growth, and school climate · Full weights on the methodology page
School archetypes in Cottonwood
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Every school in Cottonwood
ranked by Scope Score · 2024–25 CAASPP
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cottonwood Creek Charter Cottonwood Union Elementary Strong All-Around | 45.9% | Solid 62/100 |
| 2 | West Cottonwood Junior High Cottonwood Union Elementary Building Momentum | 15.1% | Developing 43/100 |
| 3 | Evergreen Institute of Excellence Evergreen Union Building Momentum | 16.7% | Developing 42/100 |
| 4 | West Valley Early College High Anderson Union High Building Momentum | 14.0% | Developing 42/100 |
| 5 | Evergreen Middle Evergreen Union Building Momentum | 20.2% | Developing 37/100 |
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.
Numbers tell you whether students are clearing the bar. A school visit tells you whether they're happy doing it. These metrics are intentionally missing from the Scope Score: class sizes and student-teacher interaction quality; arts, music, athletics, and enrichment programs; teacher experience and turnover; campus safety and social-emotional support; parent and community engagement; quality of special education and gifted programs; how school zones and enrollment boundaries affect access. Full methodology