Serving 136 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 55-59% (which is higher than the Oregon state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the Oregon state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Oregon state average of 43% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 136 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 14%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in OR
- Math Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-59% (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
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Bethany Charter School's student population of 136 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 7 teachers has grown by 40% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
136 students
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Bethany Charter School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,174 schools in Oregon (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bethany Charter School is 0.25, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#62 out of 1174 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
30%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
Hispanic
12%
26%
White
86%
57%
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
1%
8%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)32.4%
43.8%
Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
67%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (22-23)
11%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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 #62 out of 1,174 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, Evergreen Elementary 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 31% OR state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% OR state average).
How many students attend Bethany Charter School?
136 students attend Bethany Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Bethany Charter School students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Hawaiian, 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 19:1, 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 (No virtual instruction).
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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