Powder Valley School is a K-12 public school in North Powder, Oregon, United States.
Serving 252 students in grades Kindergarten-12, North Powder Charter School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Oregon for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is higher than the Oregon state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the Oregon state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Oregon state average of 43% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 252 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 17%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Top 50% in OR)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: North Powder Charter School's attendance zone encompasses the entire district of North Powder, OR, covering approximately 241.1 square miles with most areas within a typical 15-20 minute drive to the school. The average distance from the school to the edge of the zone is about 10.2 miles, reaching up to 19.1 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
School Overview
North Powder Charter School's student population of 252 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
252 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
North Powder Charter School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,174 schools in Oregon (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of North Powder Charter School is 0.29, 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
#489 out of 1174 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
31%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
44%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
30%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
14%
27%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
2%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
83%
57%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
8%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
≥80%
81.3%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)26.2%
43.8%
Eligible for Free Lunch
90%
67%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
6%
7%
Showing 2012–2021. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Badgers
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is North Powder Charter School's ranking?
North Powder Charter School is ranked #489 out of 1,174 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Oregon.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% OR state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% OR state average).
What is the graduation rate of North Powder Charter School?
The graduation rate of North Powder Charter School is 80%, which is lower than the Oregon state average of 81.3%.
How many students attend North Powder Charter School?
252 students attend North Powder Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of North Powder Charter School students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of North Powder Charter School?
North Powder Charter School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Oregon state average of 17:1.
What grades does North Powder Charter School offer ?
North Powder Charter School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is North Powder Charter School part of?
North Powder Charter School is part of North Powder SD 8j School District.
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