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#780 of 1,226 schools in OR
Fossil Charter School
School · Fossil Sd 21j · Fossil, OR
A charter school in Fossil, OR where students score 8 points above what's typical for similar communities.
PO Box 206, Fossil, OR 97830
- Math 53% vs OR 32% (2025)
- Reading 69% vs OR 43% (2025)
- 2/5 advanced STEM subjects
Academics
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Students at Fossil Charter School score 61% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 53%).
2025 OSAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. OR average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 12 points since 2020, reaching 61% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 50% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 69% (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
1.6%
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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Where Fossil 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 31Car-Dependent
- Bike 35Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$43,750
Median home value
$189,200
Median rent
$684/mo
College educated
23.4%
Homeownership
76.9%
Poverty rate
11.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 97830; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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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.
Fossil Sd 21j
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $9,457NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 11.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Fossil Charter School is listed in Fossil SD 21J; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Fossil Charter School
Fossil Charter School is a public school in Fossil, OR, part of Fossil Sd 21j, serving approximately 1,929 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 42.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 out of 10 and ranks #780 of 1,226 schools in OR. State assessment records show 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Fossil Charter School
What grades does Fossil Charter School serve?
Fossil Charter School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.
How many students attend Fossil Charter School?
Fossil Charter School has an enrollment of approximately 1,929 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fossil Charter School?
The student-teacher ratio at Fossil Charter School is 42.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Fossil Charter School rank in OR?
Fossil Charter School ranks #780 of 1,226 schools in OR.
What is Fossil Charter School's MySchoolScout rating?
Fossil Charter School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 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 Fossil Charter School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Fossil Charter School has 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Fossil Charter School a charter school?
Yes, Fossil Charter School is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Fossil Charter School a Title I school?
No, Fossil Charter School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Fossil Charter School?
1.6% of students at Fossil 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
- 1,929
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 42.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 45
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Wheeler County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 2.2%
- Phone
- (541) 763-4384
- Area population (ZIP 97830)
- 621
- Area median age
- 61.1
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 97830; 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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