Valley Inquiry Charter School serves 167 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the Oregon state average of 40%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Oregon state average of 54%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Oregon state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 167 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
- Minority Enrollment: 38%
- Math Proficiency: 55-59%
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
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Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Valley Inquiry Charter School's student population of 167 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 7 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
167 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Valley Inquiry Charter School is 0.55, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)55-59%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)55-59%
54%
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
23%
25%
Black
n/a
2%
White
62%
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
14%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
44%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Valley Inquiry Charter School often compared to?
Valley Inquiry Charter Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Eagle Charter 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 40% OR state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 54% OR state average).
How many students attend Valley Inquiry Charter School?
167 students attend Valley Inquiry Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Valley Inquiry Charter School students are White, 23% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Valley Inquiry Charter School?
Valley Inquiry Charter School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the Oregon state average of 17:1.
What grades does Valley Inquiry Charter School offer ?
Valley Inquiry Charter School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Valley Inquiry Charter School part of?
Valley Inquiry Charter School is part of Salem-Keizer School District 24j.
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