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#213 of 1,226 schools in OR

Top 17% in state

Days Creek Charter School

School · Douglas County Sd 15 · Days Creek, OR

A Douglas County Sd 15 charter school where students score 12 points above what's typical for similar communities.

Charter

PO Box 10, Days Creek, OR 97429

  • Math 38% vs OR 32% (2025)
  • Reading 46% vs OR 43% (2025)
  • 80%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress5.8Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-2.9 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics8.2Excellent25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency37.5% (2025 OSAS)
Reading/ELA Proficiency46.1% (2025 OSAS)
Math vs. State Avg+5.7 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+3.1 pts
Overall Proficiency42% (2025 OSAS, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)29% (model expectation from 2025 OSAS)
vs. Expected+12.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile72th
College Readiness9.1Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate80%+
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment9.5Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio12.1:1
District spending per student$20,203
Chronic Absenteeism52%

Students at Days Creek Charter School score 42% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 29%).

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 Proficiency46%(2025 OSAS)
School
State
43%(2025 OSAS)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 22 points since 2020, reaching 42% in 2025.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
52%
ELA
72%
2010
Math
52%
ELA
72%
2011
Math
45%
ELA
75%
2012
Math
57%
ELA
72%
2013
Math
35%
ELA
75%
2014
Math
12%
ELA
27%
2015
Math
22%
ELA
47%
2016
Math
22%
ELA
42%
2017
Math
8%
ELA
32%
2018
Math
3%
ELA
22%
2019
Math
3%
ELA
22%
2020*
Math
5%
ELA
35%
2021*
Math
5%
ELA
35%
2022
Math
17%
ELA
22%
2025
Math
38%
ELA
46%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 25% (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 30 test records from OR state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

76.4%

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 Days Creek 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 4Car-Dependent
  • Bike 4Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Average594/100K

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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

$51,055

Median home value

$311,800

Median rent

$832/mo

College educated

22.4%

Homeownership

65.2%

Poverty rate

31%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 97429; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Athletics10sports offered
5 boys'·5 girls'·12 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses2of 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.

Douglas County Sd 15

Schools in district
1
Rank in district
#1 of 1
District spending per student
$20,203NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
19.7%Census SAIPE · 2024

Days Creek Charter School is listed in Douglas County SD 15; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Days Creek Charter School

Days Creek Charter School is a public school in Days Creek, OR, part of Douglas County Sd 15, serving approximately 229 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 12.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 out of 10 and ranks #213 of 1,226 schools in OR. State assessment records show 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Days Creek Charter School

What grades does Days Creek Charter School serve?

Days Creek Charter School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.

How many students attend Days Creek Charter School?

Days Creek Charter School has an enrollment of approximately 229 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Days Creek Charter School?

The student-teacher ratio at Days Creek Charter School is 12.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Days Creek Charter School rank in OR?

Days Creek Charter School ranks #213 of 1,226 schools in OR.

What is Days Creek Charter School's MySchoolScout rating?

Days Creek Charter School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 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 Days Creek Charter School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Days Creek Charter School has 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Days Creek Charter School a charter school?

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

Is Days Creek Charter School a Title I school?

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

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

76.4% of students at Days Creek 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
229
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
19
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Douglas County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
52.0%
4-Year Graduation
80%+
Area population (ZIP 97429)
946
Area median age
53.3
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 97429; 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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