Very Good
#362 of 1,226 schools in OR
Top 29% in state
Howard Street Charter
Middle School · Salem-keizer Sd 24j · Salem, OR
A Salem-keizer Sd 24j charter middle school where students score 11 points above what's typical for similar communities.
625 Marion St NE, Salem, OR 97301
- Math 51% vs OR 32% (2025)
- Reading 68% vs OR 43% (2025)
- 186:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Howard Street Charter score 60% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 49%).
2025 OSAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. OR average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 12 points since 2018, to 60% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 63% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 83% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
Based on 26 test records from OR state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
16.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Howard Street Charter 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 87Very Walkable
- Transit 60Good Transit
- Bike 90Biker’s Paradise
- City Safety: High3,397/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Salem), 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
$57,497
Median home value
$310,800
Median rent
$1,197/mo
College educated
18.1%
Homeownership
43.2%
Poverty rate
20.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 97301; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parrish Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.1 | 6–8 | 0.4 mi | 674 | Compare → |
| Walker Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.3 | 6–8 | 1.3 mi | 581 | Compare → |
| Jane Goodall Environmental Middle Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.7 | 6–8 | 1.6 mi | 94 | Compare → |
| Oregon School for the DeafEnrollment path unverified | 5.0 | K–12 | 1.6 mi | 94 | 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.
Salem-keizer Sd 24j
- Schools in district
- 65
- Rank in district
- #4 of 65
- District spending per student
- $16,770NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 13.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Howard Street Charter is listed in Salem-Keizer SD 24J; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Howard Street Charter
Howard Street Charter is a public middle school in Salem, OR, part of Salem-keizer Sd 24j, serving approximately 186 students in grades 6th-8th with a 186:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10 and ranks #362 of 1,226 schools in OR. State assessment records show 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 83% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Howard Street Charter
What grades does Howard Street Charter serve?
Howard Street Charter serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Howard Street Charter?
Howard Street Charter has an enrollment of approximately 186 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Howard Street Charter?
The student-teacher ratio at Howard Street Charter is 186:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Howard Street Charter rank in OR?
Howard Street Charter ranks #362 of 1,226 schools in OR.
What is Howard Street Charter's MySchoolScout rating?
Howard Street Charter has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 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 Street Charter?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Howard Street Charter has 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 83% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Howard Street Charter a charter school?
Yes, Howard Street Charter is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Howard Street Charter a Title I school?
No, Howard Street Charter is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Howard Street Charter?
16.7% of students at Howard Street Charter 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
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 186
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 186:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 1
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Marion County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 12.9%
- Phone
- (503) 399-3408
- Area population (ZIP 97301)
- 56,274
- Area average commute
- 21.4 min
- Area median age
- 33.7
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 97301; 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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