Howard Street Charter
- Howard Street Charter serves 161 students in grades 6-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 60-64% (which is higher than the Oregon state average of 42%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 80-84% (which is higher than the Oregon state average of 55%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Oregon state average of 37%.
School Overview
- Howard Street Charter's student population of 161 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 3 teachers has declined by 40% over five school years.
| School Type | Charter School |
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 161 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 3 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- The diversity score of Howard Street Charter is 0.37, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.37. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (OR) |
| Overall School Rank | #61 out of 1,194 schools (Top 10%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 60-64% | 42% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 80-84% | 55% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | n/a | 20:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 4% | 4% |
| Hispanic | 8% | 23% |
| Black | 1% | 2% |
| White | 79% | 63% |
| Hawaiian | 1% | 1% |
| Two or more races | 7% | 6% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.37 | 0.37 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 8% | 42% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 3% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Salem-Keizer SD 24J School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, OR Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Howard Street Charter is South Salem High School (0.1 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Parrish Middle School (1.6 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Mckinley Elementary School (0.4 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Salem South Salem High School Grades: 9-12 | 1888 students
0.1 miles
1910 Church St Se
Salem, OR 97302
(503)399-3252 0.1 9-12 1888 - Salem Mckinley Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 357 students
0.4 miles
466 Mcgilchrist St Se
Salem, OR 97302
(503)399-3167 0.4 K-5 357 - Salem Bush Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 312 students
0.9 miles
410 14th St Se
Salem, OR 97301
(503)399-3134 0.9 K-5 312 - Salem Candalaria Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 341 students
1.2 miles
935 Hansen Ave S
Salem, OR 97302
(503)399-3136 1.2 K-5 341 - Salem Richmond Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 388 students
1.3 miles
466 Richmond Ave Se
Salem, OR 97301
(503)399-3180 1.3 K-5 388
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