Very Good
#389 of 1,226 schools in OR
Top 32% in state
Applegate Elementary School
Elementary School · Three Rivers/josephine County Sd · Applegate, OR
A Three Rivers/josephine County Sd elementary school where students score 15 points above what's typical for similar communities.
14188 Hwy 238, Applegate, OR 97530
- Math 35% vs OR 32% (2025)
- Reading 55% vs OR 43% (2025)
- 13.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Applegate Elementary School score 45% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 30%).
2025 OSAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. OR average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 5 points since 2020, reaching 45% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 49% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 68% (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 30 test records from OR state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
76.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Applegate Elementary School 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 4Car-Dependent
- Bike 1Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average478/100K
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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
$95,300
Median home value
$541,400
Median rent
$1,657/mo
College educated
41.6%
Homeownership
78.3%
Poverty rate
6.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 97530; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 in Three Rivers/Josephine County SD
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fruitdale Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.5 | K–5 | Not available | 258 | Compare → |
| Manzanita Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.3 | K–5 | Not available | 320 | Compare → |
| Sunny Wolf Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.7 | PK–6 | Not available | 115 | Compare → |
| Williams Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.4 | K–5 | Not available | 66 | 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.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Three Rivers/josephine County Sd
- Schools in district
- 17
- Rank in district
- #4 of 16
- District spending per student
- $15,765NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 17.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Applegate Elementary School is listed in Three Rivers/Josephine County SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Applegate Elementary School
Applegate Elementary School is a public elementary school in Applegate, OR, part of Three Rivers/josephine County Sd, serving approximately 93 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 13.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #389 of 1,226 schools in OR. State assessment records show 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Applegate Elementary School
What grades does Applegate Elementary School serve?
Applegate Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Applegate Elementary School?
Applegate Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 93 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Applegate Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Applegate Elementary School is 13.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Applegate Elementary School rank in OR?
Applegate Elementary School ranks #389 of 1,226 schools in OR.
What is Applegate Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Applegate Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 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 Applegate Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Applegate Elementary School has 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Applegate Elementary School a charter school?
No, Applegate Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Applegate Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Applegate Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Applegate Elementary School?
76.3% of students at Applegate Elementary School 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
- 93
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 7
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Jackson County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 59.1%
- Phone
- (541) 846-6280
- Area population (ZIP 97530)
- 9,157
- Area average commute
- 25.2 min
- Area median age
- 50.5
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 OSAS · 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 from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 OSAS · 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 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 97530; 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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