Serving 120 students in grades 6-8, The Valley School Of Southern Oregon ranks in the top 20% 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 55-59% (which is higher than the Oregon state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 30:1 is higher than the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Oregon state average of 42% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 120 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 30:1
- Minority Enrollment: 16%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in OR
- Math Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-59% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
The Valley School Of Southern Oregon ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oregon for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Community Size
School Overview
The Valley School Of Southern Oregon's student population of 120 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 4 teachers has grown by 33% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
120 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
School Rankings
The Valley School Of Southern Oregon ranks within the top 20% of all 1,196 schools in Oregon (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of The Valley School Of Southern Oregon 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
#137 out of 1196 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(22-23)55-59%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
30%
Student : Teacher Ratio
30:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
5%
4%
Hispanic
5%
26%
Black
1%
3%
White
84%
58%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
4%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
2%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Valley School Of Southern Oregon's ranking?
The Valley School Of Southern Oregon is ranked #137 out of 1,196 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Oregon.
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 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% OR state average).
How many students attend The Valley School Of Southern Oregon?
120 students attend The Valley School Of Southern Oregon.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of The Valley School Of Southern Oregon students are White, 5% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of The Valley School Of Southern Oregon?
The Valley School Of Southern Oregon has a student ration of 30:1, which is higher than the Oregon state average of 17:1.
What grades does The Valley School Of Southern Oregon offer ?
The Valley School Of Southern Oregon offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is The Valley School Of Southern Oregon part of?
The Valley School Of Southern Oregon is part of Medford SD 549c School District.
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