Serving 186 students in grades 6-8, Howard Street Charter ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Oregon for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the Oregon state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 85-89% (which is higher than the Oregon state average of 54%).
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Oregon state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 186 students
- Minority Enrollment: 30%
- Math Proficiency: 55-59%
- Reading Proficiency: 85-89%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
School Overview
Howard Street Charter's student population of 186 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 1 teachers has declined by 90% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
186 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Howard Street Charter is 0.47, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)55-59%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)85-89%
54%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
4%
Hispanic
20%
25%
Black
2%
2%
White
70%
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
5%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
8%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Howard Street Charter often compared to?
Howard Street Charteris often viewed alongside schools like Jane Goodall Environmental Middle Charter School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% OR state average), while 85-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 54% OR state average).
How many students attend Howard Street Charter?
186 students attend Howard Street Charter.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Howard Street Charter students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What grades does Howard Street Charter offer ?
Howard Street Charter offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Howard Street Charter part of?
Howard Street Charter is part of Salem-Keizer SD 24j School District.
In what neighborhood is Howard Street Charter located?
Howard Street Charter is located in the Central Area neighborhood of Salem, OR. There are 2 other public schools located in Central Area.
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