West Cottonwood Junior High
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Cottonwood, California 96022 · Cottonwood Union Elementary
#480 of 1,334 middle schools in California
#8643 of 15,369 nationally
About West Cottonwood Junior High
West Cottonwood Junior High is a public middle located in Cottonwood, in the Cottonwood Union Elementary school district of California, United States. It caters for Grades 5–8. In 2025 it enrolled 419 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 45.4 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of middle schools in United States and 480th of 1,334 ranked middle schools in California. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (56th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (14th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 419.
There are 8 schools in Cottonwood; West Cottonwood Junior High ranks 3rd of 6 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against middle schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)44%
- Reading proficiency (30%)46%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)50.6%
- Students per teacher (15%)20.0
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for West Cottonwood Junior High by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 419
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 50.6%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 20.0
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 46%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 44%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near West Cottonwood Junior High
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Cottonwood Creek Charter
Cottonwood · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
294 students · 1.1 km away
North Cottonwood
Cottonwood · Public elementary · Grades K–4
498 students · 2.1 km away
Cottonwood Preschool
Cottonwood · Public other
· 2.1 km away
Evergreen Elementary
Cottonwood · Public elementary · Grades K–4
541 students · 4.4 km away
Evergreen Middle
Cottonwood · Public middle · Grades 5–8
399 students · 4.6 km away
Evergreen Institute of Excellence
Cottonwood · Charter other · Grades K–12
184 students · 4.6 km away
Anderson Heights Elementary
Anderson · Public elementary · Grades K–5
261 students · 5.6 km away
Anderson High
Anderson · Public high · Grades 9–12
562 students · 6.5 km away
Anderson Middle
Anderson · Public middle · Grades 6–8
341 students · 6.8 km away
Northern Summit Academy Shasta
Anderson · Charter other · Grades K–12
215 students · 7.1 km away
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Lindbergh STEM Academy
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Myrtle Avenue Elementary
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422 students
Portola Middle
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422 students
Frequently asked questions
Is West Cottonwood Junior High a good school?
West Cottonwood Junior High has a Success Index (US) of 45.4 out of 100 (Lower 50% of middle schools in United States) and ranks #480 of 1,334 in California. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does West Cottonwood Junior High rank in California?
West Cottonwood Junior High ranks #480 of 1,334 middle schools in California and #8643 of 15,369 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend West Cottonwood Junior High?
West Cottonwood Junior High had 419 students in 2025.
Is West Cottonwood Junior High a elementary school or a high school?
West Cottonwood Junior High is classified as a middle covering Grades 5–8. It is a public school.
What other schools are near West Cottonwood Junior High?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of West Cottonwood Junior High; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.