Serving 115 students in grades 6-8, The Valley School Of Southern Oregon ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Oregon for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-79% (which is higher than the Oregon state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the Oregon state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 29:1 is higher than the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% 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: 6-8
- Enrollment: 115 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 29:1
- Minority Enrollment: 18%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in OR
- Math Proficiency: 70-79% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 5%)
- 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
Community Size
School Overview
The Valley School Of Southern Oregon's student population of 115 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
Total Students
115 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The Valley School Of Southern Oregon ranks within the top 5% of all 740 schools in Oregon (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of The Valley School Of Southern Oregon is 0.32, 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
#17 out of 740 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-79%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
29:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
2%
4%
Hispanic
9%
25%
Black
1%
2%
White
82%
60%
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
4%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
10%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Valley School Of Southern Oregon's ranking?
The Valley School Of Southern Oregon is ranked #17 out of 740 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Oregon.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% OR state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% OR state average).
How many students attend The Valley School Of Southern Oregon?
115 students attend The Valley School Of Southern Oregon.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of The Valley School Of Southern Oregon students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of The Valley School Of Southern Oregon?
The Valley School Of Southern Oregon has a student ration of 29:1, 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
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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