Below Average
#1055 of 1,226 schools in OR
Kings Valley Charter School
School · Philomath Sd 17j · Philomath, OR
A Philomath Sd 17j charter school where students score 6 points below what's typical for similar communities.
38840 Kings Valley Hwy, Philomath, OR 97370
- Math 23% vs OR 32% (2025)
- Reading 35% vs OR 43% (2025)
- 50%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Kings Valley Charter School score 29% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 35%).
2025 OSAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. OR average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 13 points since 2018, to 29% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 52% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 62% (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
58.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Kings Valley 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 3Car-Dependent
- Bike 34Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated907/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Philomath), 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
$87,198
Median home value
$424,600
Median rent
$1,353/mo
College educated
47.2%
Homeownership
76.4%
Poverty rate
6.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 97370; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
1 in Philomath SD 17J
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philomath AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 4.3 | K–12 | Not available | 73 | 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.
Philomath Sd 17j
- Schools in district
- 7
- Rank in district
- #6 of 7
- District spending per student
- $14,591NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 7.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Kings Valley Charter School is listed in Philomath SD 17J; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Kings Valley Charter School
Kings Valley Charter School is a public school in Philomath, OR, part of Philomath Sd 17j, serving approximately 202 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 14.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 out of 10 and ranks #1,055 of 1,226 schools in OR. State assessment records show 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Kings Valley Charter School
What grades does Kings Valley Charter School serve?
Kings Valley Charter School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.
How many students attend Kings Valley Charter School?
Kings Valley Charter School has an enrollment of approximately 202 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kings Valley Charter School?
The student-teacher ratio at Kings Valley Charter School is 14.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Kings Valley Charter School rank in OR?
Kings Valley Charter School ranks #1,055 of 1,226 schools in OR.
What is Kings Valley Charter School's MySchoolScout rating?
Kings Valley Charter School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 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 Kings Valley Charter School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Kings Valley Charter School has 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Kings Valley Charter School a charter school?
Yes, Kings Valley Charter School is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Kings Valley Charter School a Title I school?
No, Kings Valley Charter School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Kings Valley Charter School?
58.4% of students at Kings Valley 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
- 202
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 14
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Benton County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 63.4%
- Phone
- (541) 929-2134
- 4-Year Graduation
- 50%+
- Area population (ZIP 97370)
- 9,443
- Area average commute
- 25 min
- Area median age
- 42.9
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 97370; 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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