Very Good
#300 of 1,226 schools in OR
Top 24% in state
Childs Way Charter School
School · South Lane Sd 45j3 · Dorena, OR
A South Lane Sd 45j3 charter school where students score 4 points below what's typical for similar communities.
37895 Row River Rd, Dorena, OR 97434
- Math 25% proficient (2019)
- Reading 75% proficient (2019)
- 50%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Childs Way Charter School score 50% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 54%).
2019 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. OR average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 11-year record (2009–2019), then recovered 26 points since 2015, reaching 50% in 2019.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 34% (multi-year average, 2009-2019) · reading/ELA 63% (multi-year average, 2009-2019)
Based on 20 test records from OR state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Childs Way 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 6Car-Dependent
- Bike 28Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average340/100K
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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
$52,956
Median home value
$285,900
Median rent
$1,069/mo
College educated
31.1%
Homeownership
62.6%
Poverty rate
35.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 97434; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
1 in South Lane SD 45J3
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Academy for Character EducationCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.4 | K–12 | Not available | 298 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
South Lane Sd 45j3
- Schools in district
- 9
- Rank in district
- #1 of 9
- District spending per student
- $15,603NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 18.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Childs Way Charter School is listed in South Lane SD 45J3; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Childs Way Charter School
Childs Way Charter School is a public school in Dorena, OR, part of South Lane Sd 45j3, serving approximately 96 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 19.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10 and ranks #300 of 1,226 schools in OR. State assessment records show 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Childs Way Charter School
What grades does Childs Way Charter School serve?
Childs Way Charter School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.
How many students attend Childs Way Charter School?
Childs Way Charter School has an enrollment of approximately 96 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Childs Way Charter School?
The student-teacher ratio at Childs Way Charter School is 19.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Childs Way Charter School rank in OR?
Childs Way Charter School ranks #300 of 1,226 schools in OR.
What is Childs Way Charter School's MySchoolScout rating?
Childs Way Charter School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 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 Childs Way Charter School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Childs Way Charter School has 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019).
Is Childs Way Charter School a charter school?
Yes, Childs Way Charter School is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Childs Way Charter School a Title I school?
No, Childs Way Charter School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 12th
- Enrollment
- 96
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 5
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Lane County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 35.4%
- Phone
- (541) 946-1821
- 4-Year Graduation
- 50%+
- Area population (ZIP 97434)
- 799
- Area median age
- 48.5
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 · 2019 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2019 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- 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 · 2019 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2019 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- 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 97434; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2019; directory SY 2023–24
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