Serving 122 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Bethany Charter School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Oregon for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-59% (which is higher than the Oregon state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-69% (which is higher than the Oregon state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% 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: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 122 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 12%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in OR
- Math Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-69% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Bethany Charter School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oregon for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Community Size
School Overview
Bethany Charter School's student population of 122 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 6 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
122 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Bethany Charter School ranks within the top 10% of all 740 schools in Oregon (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bethany Charter School is 0.22, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#73 out of 740 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
11%
25%
Black
n/a
2%
White
88%
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
1%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (05-06)
2%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bethany Charter School's ranking?
Bethany Charter School is ranked #73 out of 740 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Oregon.
What schools are Bethany Charter School often compared to?
Bethany Charter Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mark Twain Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% OR state average), while 60-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% OR state average).
How many students attend Bethany Charter School?
122 students attend Bethany Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Bethany Charter School students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bethany Charter School?
Bethany Charter School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Oregon state average of 17:1.
What grades does Bethany Charter School offer ?
Bethany Charter School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Bethany Charter School part of?
Bethany Charter School is part of Silver Falls SD 4j School District.
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