Below Average
#1102 of 1,294 schools in KS
Service Valley Charter Academy
Elementary School · Oswego · Oswego, KS
An Oswego charter elementary school where students score 8 points below what's typical for similar communities.
P.O. Box 129, Oswego, KS 67356
- Math 16% proficient (2025)
- Reading 40% proficient (2025)
- 13.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Service Valley Charter Academy score 28% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).
2025 KAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. KS average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 6 points since 2020, reaching 28% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 33% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 46% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 43 test records from KS state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
63%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Service Valley Charter Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 1Car-Dependent
- Bike 25Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low175/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$55,833
Median home value
$86,400
Median rent
$695/mo
College educated
14.6%
Homeownership
71.6%
Poverty rate
16.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 67356; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
1 in Oswego
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oswego Neosho Hgts ElemEnrollment path unverified | 4.0 | PK–5 | Not available | 184 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Oswego
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #2 of 3
- District spending per student
- $15,510NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 12.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Service Valley Charter Academy is listed in Oswego; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Service Valley Charter Academy
Service Valley Charter Academy is a public elementary school in Oswego, KS, part of Oswego, serving approximately 119 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 13.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,102 of 1,294 schools in KS. State assessment records show 33% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Service Valley Charter Academy
What grades does Service Valley Charter Academy serve?
Service Valley Charter Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Service Valley Charter Academy?
Service Valley Charter Academy has an enrollment of approximately 119 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Service Valley Charter Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Service Valley Charter Academy is 13.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Service Valley Charter Academy rank in KS?
Service Valley Charter Academy ranks #1,102 of 1,294 schools in KS.
What is Service Valley Charter Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Service Valley Charter Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Service Valley Charter Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Service Valley Charter Academy has 33% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Service Valley Charter Academy a charter school?
Yes, Service Valley Charter Academy is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Service Valley Charter Academy a Title I school?
No, Service Valley Charter Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Service Valley Charter Academy?
63.0% of students at Service Valley Charter Academy qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 119
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 9
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Labette County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 7.6%
- Phone
- (620) 421-3449
- Area population (ZIP 67356)
- 2,693
- Area average commute
- 19.3 min
- Area median age
- 37.1
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 KAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 KAP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 KAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 KAP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 67356; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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