Cutten’s public schools outscore 83% of California districts
On the state math tests, 48% of Cutten’s students scored proficient, above the California average (33%). The grade covers the public school district serving Cutten, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within California, not nationally.
From California state tests taken in spring 2022, when 100% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2020’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Cutten’s schools, in brief
Better than its incomes would predict
Among the 584 California towns with household incomes within a quarter of Cutten’s, its schools beat 94%, higher than their 83% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓
Above the state on tests
Reading proficiency is 57% and math 48% in spring 2022, against 47% and 33% statewide. Test scores ↓
Charters enroll a large share of students
Charter schools located in Cutten enroll 330 students, against the district’s 548. Each is graded on its own results; none is part of the district grade. Every school ↓
Spending and class size
The district spends $14,879 per student, against $21,206 across California (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓
One elementary school, then one middle school
From grade 3 the district’s path is Cutten Elementary. Enrollment is down 6% since 2020–21. See the path ↓
Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2020; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.
What’s behind Cutten’s grade
A−: better than 83% of California school districts, #147 of 847 California towns. Test scores are above the California average; there is no graduation rate to add.
Where will my kid go?
Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Cutten, with each school’s own grade.
Kindergarten in Cutten
Ridgewood Elementary
Grades K–2 · 260 students · 17:1 students per teacher · in Eureka
1st grade in Cutten
Ridgewood Elementary
Grades K–2 · 260 students · 17:1 students per teacher · in Eureka
2nd grade in Cutten
Ridgewood Elementary
Grades K–2 · 260 students · 17:1 students per teacher · in Eureka
3rd grade in Cutten
Cutten Elementary
Grades 3–6 · 288 students · 22:1 students per teacher · in Eureka
4th grade in Cutten
Cutten Elementary
Grades 3–6 · 288 students · 22:1 students per teacher · in Eureka
Parts of Cutten (11% of its land) are served by Eureka City Unified instead. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.
Two districts serve Cutten
Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.
Well above the state in reading
Cutten vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the California towns that share Cutten’s borders.
Every school in Cutten
5 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with California’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).
Questions about Cutten’s schools
Are Cutten’s schools good?
By California’s own tests, yes: the public schools Cutten children attend outscore 83% of California’s school districts on tests and graduation, an A− Schools grade, #147 of 847 California towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 94%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2020.
What school district is Cutten in?
Cutten Elementary School District, which runs grades K–6 and enrolls 548 students in 2 schools (2024–25). Small parts of Cutten are served by Eureka City Unified.
How much does Cutten spend per student?
$14,879 in Cutten Elementary School District (FY2024), against $21,206 across California. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Parents talk
What Cutten families are saying about school.
Looking for colleges? Colleges near Cutten → They have their own page.
School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2020) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within California. Stars are from neighbors.