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#140 of 1,226 schools in OR

Top 11% in state

Four Rivers Community School

School · Oregon Department of Education · Ontario, OR

An Oregon Department of Education charter school where students score 29 points above what's typical for similar communities.

Charter

2449 SW 4th Ave, Ontario, OR 97914

  • Math 23% vs OR 32% (2025)
  • Reading 46% vs OR 43% (2025)
  • 80%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress7.7Very Good25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-2.3 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics7.9Very Good25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency23.1% (2025 OSAS)
Reading/ELA Proficiency45.6% (2025 OSAS)
Math vs. State Avg-8.7 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+2.6 pts
Overall Proficiency34% (2025 OSAS, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)5% (model expectation from 2025 OSAS)
vs. Expected+29.2 pts
Adjusted Percentile69th
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 Ratio17.2:1
Chronic Absenteeism20.2%

Students at Four Rivers Community School score 34% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 5%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 OSAS proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. OR average.

Math Proficiency23%(2025 OSAS)
School
State
32%(2025 OSAS)
ELA Proficiency46%(2025 OSAS)
School
State
43%(2025 OSAS)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 40 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 34% recently.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
77%
ELA
72%
2010
Math
57%
ELA
77%
2011
Math
52%
ELA
57%
2012
Math
52%
ELA
52%
2013
Math
47%
ELA
52%
2014
Math
27%
ELA
47%
2015
Math
37%
ELA
47%
2016
Math
32%
ELA
42%
2017
Math
27%
ELA
42%
2018
Math
37%
ELA
47%
2019
Math
37%
ELA
47%
2020*
Math
22%
ELA
47%
2021*
Math
22%
ELA
47%
2022
Math
22%
ELA
37%
2025
Math
23%
ELA
46%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 38% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 51% (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

152.5%

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 Four Rivers Community 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 53Somewhat Walkable
  • Bike 55Bikeable

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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$48,442

Median home value

$220,600

Median rent

$813/mo

College educated

14.6%

Homeownership

61.8%

Poverty rate

17.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 97914; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Advanced STEM Courses2of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

2 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Treasure Valley Classical AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified6.7K–103.9 mi572Compare →
Oregon School for the DeafEnrollment path unverified5.0K–12Not available94Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Oregon Department of Education

Schools in district
5
Rank in district
#2 of 5
District spending per student
The source marked this value as not applicable.
District child poverty rate
The source release did not match this district identifier.

Four Rivers Community School is listed in Oregon Department of Education; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Four Rivers Community School

Four Rivers Community School is a public school in Ontario, OR, part of Oregon Department of Education, serving approximately 362 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 17.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 out of 10 and ranks #140 of 1,226 schools in OR. State assessment records show 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Four Rivers Community School

What grades does Four Rivers Community School serve?

Four Rivers Community School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.

How many students attend Four Rivers Community School?

Four Rivers Community School has an enrollment of approximately 362 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Four Rivers Community School?

The student-teacher ratio at Four Rivers Community School is 17.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Four Rivers Community School rank in OR?

Four Rivers Community School ranks #140 of 1,226 schools in OR.

What is Four Rivers Community School's MySchoolScout rating?

Four Rivers Community School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 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 Four Rivers Community School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Four Rivers Community School has 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Four Rivers Community School a charter school?

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

Is Four Rivers Community School a Title I school?

No, Four Rivers Community School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Four Rivers Community School?

152.5% of students at Four Rivers Community 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
362
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
21
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Town
County
Malheur County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
20.2%
4-Year Graduation
80%+
Area population (ZIP 97914)
19,879
Area average commute
15.8 min
Area median age
36.2
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 97914; 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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