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#829 of 1,226 schools in OR
Howard Elementary School
Elementary School · Medford Sd 549c · Medford, OR
A Medford Sd 549c elementary school where students score 12 points below what's typical for similar communities.
286 Mace Rd, Medford, OR 97501
- Math 15% vs OR 32% (2025)
- Reading 27% vs OR 43% (2025)
- 14.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Howard Elementary School score 21% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).
2025 OSAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. OR average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 44 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 21% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 34% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
65%
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.
See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Howard Elementary 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 28Car-Dependent
- Transit 24Minimal Transit
- Bike 48Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,361/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Medford), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$61,971
Median home value
$325,200
Median rent
$1,238/mo
College educated
19.8%
Homeownership
54.6%
Poverty rate
14.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 97501; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rogue Primary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.7 | K–2 | 1.3 mi | 149 | Compare → |
| Central Point Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.6 | K–5 | 1.5 mi | 441 | Compare → |
| Logos Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 8.0 | K–12 | 1.5 mi | 1,216 | Compare → |
| Medford Montessori SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.1private | PK–6 | 1.5 mi | 98 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Medford Sd 549c
- Schools in district
- 25
- Rank in district
- #14 of 24
- District spending per student
- $13,019NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 12.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Howard Elementary School is listed in Medford SD 549C; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Howard Elementary School
Howard Elementary School is a public elementary school in Medford, OR, part of Medford Sd 549c, serving approximately 283 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 14.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 out of 10 and ranks #829 of 1,226 schools in OR. State assessment records show 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Howard Elementary School
What grades does Howard Elementary School serve?
Howard Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Howard Elementary School?
Howard Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 283 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Howard Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Howard Elementary School is 14.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Howard Elementary School rank in OR?
Howard Elementary School ranks #829 of 1,226 schools in OR.
What is Howard Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Howard Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 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 Howard Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Howard Elementary School has 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Howard Elementary School a charter school?
No, Howard Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Howard Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Howard Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Howard Elementary School?
65.0% of students at Howard Elementary 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 – 5th
- Enrollment
- 283
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 19
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Jackson County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 60.4%
- Phone
- (541) 842-3760
- Area population (ZIP 97501)
- 45,008
- Area average commute
- 17.8 min
- Area median age
- 38.1
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 97501; 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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