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5.4 avg / 10

Three Rivers/josephine County Sd School District

School District · Murphy, Oregon

Students: 4,464
Teachers (FTE): 230

Avg Rating

5.4

out of 10

Schools

16

9 elem, 3 mid, 4 high

Per-Pupil Spending

$15,765

Student-Teacher Ratio

19.4:1

District shortlistschools + peers

Evaluating Three Rivers/josephine County Sd?

A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Three Rivers/josephine County Sd as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.

Shortlist starter

Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.

Fruitdale Elementary School

8.5/10

Grants Pass · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.

Sunny Wolf Charter School

7.7/10

Wolf Creek · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.

Manzanita Elementary School

7.3/10

Grants Pass · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.

How this district compares

Oregon rank

#117 of 146

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

-0.9

below Oregon avg

Per-pupil spending

$15,765

$557 vs Oregon median

District size

4,464 students

Much larger than Oregon median

The short answer

Three Rivers/josephine County Sd ranks #117 of 146 Oregon districts by overall school rating. Three Rivers/josephine County Sd's schools with real test data average 5.4/10 across 16 schools. Its top-rated schools are Fruitdale Elementary School (8.5/10), Sunny Wolf Charter School (7.7/10), and Manzanita Elementary School (7.3/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.

Best value · beats the odds
Fruitdale Elementary School

Rates 8.5/10 despite 76% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 3.3 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Three Rivers/josephine County Sd schools.

Top-Rated Schools in Three Rivers/josephine County Sd

Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (16 of 16). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.

# School Rating
1 Fruitdale Elementary School 8.5 / 10
2 Sunny Wolf Charter School 7.7 / 10
3 Manzanita Elementary School 7.3 / 10
4 Applegate Elementary School 7.2 / 10
5 Woodland Charter School 6.4 / 10
6 Williams Elementary School 6.4 / 10
7 Evergreen Elementary School 5.7 / 10
8 North Valley High School 5.4 / 10
9 Madrona Elementary School 5.1 / 10
10 Lincoln Savage Middle School 5.1 / 10

See all 16 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.

About Three Rivers/josephine County Sd

Three Rivers/josephine County Sd is a Murphy, Oregon school district serving 16 schools. The district educates 4,464 students with a student-teacher ratio of 19.4:1. The district invests $15,765 per student annually.

With an average rating of 5.4/10, Three Rivers/josephine County Sd demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is Fruitdale Elementary School, which has a composite score of 8.5/10.

In standardized testing, Three Rivers/josephine County Sd students show an average math proficiency of 40.4% and ELA proficiency of 57.8%.

The district includes 9 elementary schools , 3 middle schools , and 4 high schools.

District Map

Schools in Three Rivers/josephine County Sd, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency 40.4%
School
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N/A
ELA Proficiency 57.8%
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Average proficiency across all schools in Three Rivers/josephine County Sd with test data.

District Details

State
Oregon
City
Murphy
Total Enrollment
4,464
Teachers (FTE)
230
Child Poverty Rate
0.2%
Data Year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Three Rivers/josephine County Sd?

Three Rivers/josephine County Sd has 16 schools in total — 9 elementary, 3 middle, and 4 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.

What is the average rating for Three Rivers/josephine County Sd?

The average composite rating for Three Rivers/josephine County Sd is 5.4/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the per-pupil spending in Three Rivers/josephine County Sd?

Three Rivers/josephine County Sd spends $15,765 per student per year.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Three Rivers/josephine County Sd?

The average student-teacher ratio in Three Rivers/josephine County Sd is 19.4:1.

What is the top-rated school in Three Rivers/josephine County Sd?

Fruitdale Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Three Rivers/josephine County Sd with a composite score of 8.5/10.

What are the test scores in Three Rivers/josephine County Sd?

Across schools in Three Rivers/josephine County Sd with test data, the average math proficiency is 40.4% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 57.8%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does Three Rivers/josephine County Sd compare to other districts in Oregon?

Three Rivers/josephine County Sd has an average school rating of 5.4/10 across 16 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Oregon by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools?

MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.

District Averages

Overall Rating
5.4/10
Math Proficiency
40.4%
ELA Proficiency
57.8%

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

See how we rate

Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Oregon Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.

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