Very Good
#277 of 1,226 schools in OR
Top 23% in state
Bethany Charter School
Elementary School · Silver Falls Sd 4j · Silverton, OR
A Silver Falls Sd 4j charter elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 8th.
11824 Hazelgreen Rd NE, Silverton, OR 97381
- Math 47% vs OR 32% (2025)
- Reading 63% vs OR 43% (2025)
- 27.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Bethany Charter School score 55% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 54%).
2025 OSAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. OR average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 19 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 55% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 59% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 70% (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).
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Where Bethany Charter 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 15Car-Dependent
- Bike 38Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average519/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
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
$84,077
Median home value
$497,700
Median rent
$1,491/mo
College educated
31.3%
Homeownership
67.6%
Poverty rate
10.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 97381; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robert Frost Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.5 | K–5 | 1.5 mi | 365 | Compare → |
| The Community Roots SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.2 | K–6 | 1.7 mi | 108 | Compare → |
| Mark Twain ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.5 | K–5 | 2.0 mi | 315 | Compare → |
| Evergreen Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 9.6 | K–8 | 2.2 mi | 78 | 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.
Silver Falls Sd 4j
- Schools in district
- 13
- Rank in district
- #5 of 13
- District spending per student
- $16,108NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 7.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Bethany Charter School is listed in Silver Falls SD 4J; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Bethany Charter School
Bethany Charter School is a public elementary school in Silverton, OR, part of Silver Falls Sd 4j, serving approximately 136 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 27.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10 and ranks #277 of 1,226 schools in OR. State assessment records show 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Bethany Charter School
What grades does Bethany Charter School serve?
Bethany Charter School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Bethany Charter School?
Bethany Charter School has an enrollment of approximately 136 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bethany Charter School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bethany Charter School is 27.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Bethany Charter School rank in OR?
Bethany Charter School ranks #277 of 1,226 schools in OR.
What is Bethany Charter School's MySchoolScout rating?
Bethany Charter School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 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 Bethany Charter School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Bethany Charter School has 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Bethany Charter School a charter school?
Yes, Bethany Charter School is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Bethany Charter School a Title I school?
No, Bethany Charter School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 136
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 27.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 5
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Marion County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 32.4%
- Phone
- (503) 873-4300
- Area population (ZIP 97381)
- 15,404
- Area average commute
- 29.3 min
- Area median age
- 40.4
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 97381; 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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