B+
Above Average
82/100

West Cottonwood Junior High

📚 05 – 08 🏫 School
📍 20512 West First St., Cottonwood, CA 96022
Overall
B+
82/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
B
0.7 grade levels below the U.S. average · 58th percentile in California
Growth
B+
Students gain 1.09 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 72nd percentile
Resources
B+
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against California schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

82
Repit Score
out of 100
395
Students
enrolled
17.5:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$14K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%58/1000.7 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%72/100Students gain 1.09 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 1.44 in 2009–19; 61st percentile in California (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%82/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 36% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with California schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are +2 points better than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in California. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency46% (−2 pts vs. state avg 48%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency44% (+7 pts vs. state avg 37%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the California state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White48%46%reading -18 pts, math -10 pts32nd percentile (list)
Hispanic45%35%reading +5 pts, math +7 pts61st percentile (list)
Low-income32%32%reading -6 pts, math +4 pts41st percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 20512 West First St.
City Cottonwood
ZIP Code 96022
District 0609990
NCES School ID 060999001086
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 96022

Understanding the community around West Cottonwood Junior High helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $81,150
Per Capita Income $39,600
Poverty Rate 7.9%
Households Earning $100K+ 37.6%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 22.2%
High School or Higher 90.3%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $321,400
Median Rent $1,370
Owner-Occupied 80.4%
Renter-Occupied 19.6%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for West Cottonwood Junior High.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 56.0%
Female 44.1%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 67.3%
Hispanic/Latino 20.3%
Two or More Races 6.6%
American Indian 3.8%
Black 0.5%
Asian 1.3%
Pacific Islander 0.3%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 395
Teachers (FTE) 22.6
Student:Teacher Ratio 17.5:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for West Cottonwood Junior High?
West Cottonwood Junior High has a Repit School Score of 82 out of 100, earning a grade of B+. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend West Cottonwood Junior High?
West Cottonwood Junior High has 395 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 17.5:1.
What grades does West Cottonwood Junior High serve?
West Cottonwood Junior High serves grades 05 – 08 and is classified as a School. This is a public school.
How much funding does West Cottonwood Junior High receive per student?
West Cottonwood Junior High receives $14,033 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is around the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around West Cottonwood Junior High in 96022 ▼
Avg Home Value
$374,771
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,946
1-Year Change
+3.1%
% Renters
19.6%

Other Schools in 96022

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026