Evergreen Union School District

19500 Learning Way
Cottonwood, CA 96022-9649
(District boundaries shown in map)
8/
10
Top 30%
For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 1,231 students in Evergreen Union School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in Evergreen Union School District have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
6 Schools
10,347 Schools
# Students
1,231 Students
5,790,405 Students
# Teachers
63 Teachers
267,593 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
20:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Evergreen Union School District, which is ranked #598 of all 1,904 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 50% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School District
State Average (CA)
#579 out of 1932 school districts
(Top 30%)
40%
34%
48%
47%
31%
29%
(21-22)
≥50%
87%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.43
0.63
% American Indian
2%
1%
% Asian
1%
12%
% Hispanic
18%
56%
% Black
n/a
5%
% White
73%
20%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $14,315 in this school district is less than the state median of $20,100. The school district revenue/student has grown by 16% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,598 is less than the state median of $18,511. The school district spending/student has grown by 17% over four school years.
This School District
This State (CA)
Total Revenue
$18 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$17 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,315
$20,100
Spending / Student
$13,598
$18,511

Best Evergreen Union School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Evergreen Middle School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
19500 Learning Way
Cottonwood, CA 96022
(530) 347-3411
Gr: 5-8 | 399 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #22.
Evergreen Community Day School (5-8)
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
19500 Learning Way
Cottonwood, CA 96022
(530) 347-3411
Gr: 5-8 | 3 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #33.
Bend Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
22270 Bend Ferry Rd.
Cottonwood, CA 96022
(530) 527-4648
Gr: K-8 | 102 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #44.
Evergreen Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
19415 Hooker Creek Rd.
Cottonwood, CA 96022
(530) 347-3411
Gr: K-4 | 541 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #55.
Evergreen Institute Of Excellence
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
19500 Learning Way
Cottonwood, CA 96022
(530) 347-3411
Gr: K-12 | 184 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: n/an/a
Evergreen Community Day School (K-5)
Alternative School
19500 Learning Way
Cottonwood, CA 96022
(530) 347-3411
Gr: K-5 | 2 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1 Minority enrollment: 50%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Evergreen Union School District?
Evergreen Union School District manages 6 public schools serving 1,231 students.
What is the rank of Evergreen Union School District?
Evergreen Union School District is ranked #598 out of 1,904 school districts in California (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Evergreen Union School District?
73% of Evergreen Union School District students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Evergreen Union School District?
Evergreen Union School District has a student/teacher ratio of 20:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What is Evergreen Union School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,598 is less than the state median of $18,511. The school district spending/student has grown by 17% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 6 schools
  • Grades: K-12
  • Enrollment: 1,231 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 27%
  • : ≥50% (Btm 50% in CA)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 40% (Top 30%)
  • : 48% (Top 50%)
  • : 31% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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