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#223 of 1,226 schools in OR

Top 18% in state

Kids Unlimited Academy

Elementary School · Medford Sd 549c · Medford, OR

A Medford Sd 549c charter elementary school where students score 3 points below what's typical for similar communities.

Charter

821 N Riverside Ave, Medford, OR 97501

  • Math 29% vs OR 32% (2025)
  • Reading 30% vs OR 43% (2025)
  • 15.1:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress9.4Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data11
Annual Change-1.26 pts/yr
Data Period2013–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics5.6Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency28.7% (2025 OSAS)
Reading/ELA Proficiency30.2% (2025 OSAS)
Math vs. State Avg-3.1 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-12.8 pts
Overall Proficiency29% (2025 OSAS, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)33% (model expectation from 2025 OSAS)
vs. Expected-3.2 pts
Adjusted Percentile38th
Resources & Environment8.6Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio15.1:1
District spending per student$13,019
Chronic Absenteeism26.4%

Students at Kids Unlimited Academy score 29% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 OSAS proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. OR average.

Math Proficiency29%(2025 OSAS)
School
State
32%(2025 OSAS)
ELA Proficiency30%(2025 OSAS)
School
State
43%(2025 OSAS)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 13-year record (2013–2025), then recovered 10 points since 2020, reaching 30% in 2025.

Show all 11 years
2013
Math
35%
ELA
55%
2014
Math
37%
ELA
32%
2015
Math
32%
ELA
27%
2016
Math
27%
ELA
37%
2017
Math
27%
ELA
47%
2018
Math
30%
ELA
42%
2019
Math
30%
ELA
42%
2020*
Math
17%
ELA
22%
2021*
Math
17%
ELA
22%
2022
Math
11%
ELA
30%
2025
Math
29%
ELA
30%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 27% (multi-year average, 2013-2025) · reading/ELA 35% (multi-year average, 2013-2025)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 22 test records from OR state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

66.5%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Kids Unlimited Academy 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 77Very Walkable
  • Transit 36Some Transit
  • Bike 87Very 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

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

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Grace Cascade Christian SchoolsPrivate · tuition4.7privatePK–120.6 mi649Compare →
Medford Online AcademyEnrollment path unverified4.4K–80.6 mi93Compare →
Jackson Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified4.8K–50.7 mi309Compare →
Medford Montessori SchoolPrivate · tuition7.1privatePK–60.7 mi98Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

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

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
#3 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

Kids Unlimited Academy is listed in Medford SD 549C; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Kids Unlimited Academy

Kids Unlimited Academy is a public elementary school in Medford, OR, part of Medford Sd 549c, serving approximately 469 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 15.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 out of 10 and ranks #223 of 1,226 schools in OR. State assessment records show 27% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2025) and 35% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Kids Unlimited Academy

What grades does Kids Unlimited Academy serve?

Kids Unlimited Academy serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.

How many students attend Kids Unlimited Academy?

Kids Unlimited Academy has an enrollment of approximately 469 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Kids Unlimited Academy?

The student-teacher ratio at Kids Unlimited Academy is 15.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Kids Unlimited Academy rank in OR?

Kids Unlimited Academy ranks #223 of 1,226 schools in OR.

What is Kids Unlimited Academy's MySchoolScout rating?

Kids Unlimited Academy 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 Kids Unlimited Academy?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Kids Unlimited Academy has 27% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2025) and 35% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2025).

Is Kids Unlimited Academy a charter school?

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

Is Kids Unlimited Academy a Title I school?

No, Kids Unlimited Academy is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Kids Unlimited Academy?

66.5% of students at Kids Unlimited Academy 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
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
469
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
31
Type
regular
Setting
Small City
County
Jackson County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
26.4%
Area population (ZIP 97501)
45,008
Area average commute
17.8 min
Area median age
38.1
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, 2013-2025; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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