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#84 of 1,226 schools in OR

Top 7% in state

Cove Charter School

School · Cove Sd 15 · Cove, OR

A charter school in Cove, OR serving grades Kindergarten – 12th.

Charter

PO Box 68, Cove, OR 97824

  • Math 38% vs OR 32% (2025)
  • Reading 61% vs OR 43% (2025)
  • 80%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress9.3Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-1.27 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics8.0Excellent25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency37.7% (2025 OSAS)
Reading/ELA Proficiency60.9% (2025 OSAS)
Math vs. State Avg+5.9 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+17.9 pts
Overall Proficiency49% (2025 OSAS, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)47% (model expectation from 2025 OSAS)
vs. Expected+2.1 pts
Adjusted Percentile71th
College Readiness9.1Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate80%+
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment9.3Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio14.4:1
District spending per student$17,691
Chronic Absenteeism34.4%

Students at Cove Charter School score 49% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 OSAS proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. OR average.

Math Proficiency38%(2025 OSAS)
School
State
32%(2025 OSAS)
ELA Proficiency61%(2025 OSAS)
School
State
43%(2025 OSAS)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 23 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 49% recently.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
67%
ELA
77%
2010
Math
57%
ELA
77%
2011
Math
52%
ELA
72%
2012
Math
57%
ELA
77%
2013
Math
62%
ELA
77%
2014
Math
37%
ELA
62%
2015
Math
37%
ELA
62%
2016
Math
37%
ELA
57%
2017
Math
42%
ELA
62%
2018
Math
52%
ELA
67%
2019
Math
52%
ELA
67%
2020*
Math
47%
ELA
52%
2021*
Math
47%
ELA
52%
2022
Math
42%
ELA
62%
2025
Math
38%
ELA
61%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 48% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 66% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

20.9%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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.

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The neighborhood

Where Cove 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 19Car-Dependent
  • Bike 32Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Elevated741/100K

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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

$74,271

Median home value

$363,100

Median rent

$1,142/mo

College educated

33.9%

Homeownership

82.7%

Poverty rate

10.2%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 97824; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Athletics13sports offered
7 boys'·6 girls'·19 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses4of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

0 from verified nearby records

No verified same-level alternatives

The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.

Cove Sd 15

Schools in district
1
Rank in district
#1 of 1
District spending per student
$17,691NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
10.2%Census SAIPE · 2024

Cove Charter School is listed in Cove SD 15; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Cove Charter School

Cove Charter School is a public school in Cove, OR, part of Cove Sd 15, serving approximately 302 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 14.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.9 out of 10 and ranks #84 of 1,226 schools in OR. State assessment records show 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Cove Charter School

What grades does Cove Charter School serve?

Cove Charter School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.

How many students attend Cove Charter School?

Cove Charter School has an enrollment of approximately 302 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Cove Charter School?

The student-teacher ratio at Cove Charter School is 14.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Cove Charter School rank in OR?

Cove Charter School ranks #84 of 1,226 schools in OR.

What is Cove Charter School's MySchoolScout rating?

Cove Charter School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.9 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 Cove Charter School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Cove Charter School has 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Cove Charter School a charter school?

Yes, Cove Charter School is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.

Is Cove Charter School a Title I school?

No, Cove Charter School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Cove Charter School?

20.9% of students at Cove Charter 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 – 12th
Enrollment
302
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
21
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Rural
County
Union County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
34.4%
4-Year Graduation
80%+
Area population (ZIP 97824)
1,923
Area average commute
28.6 min
Area median age
47.2
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 97824; 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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