Below Average
#1034 of 1,226 schools in OR
Medford Online Academy
Elementary School · Medford Sd 549c · Medford, OR
A Medford Sd 549c elementary school where students score 35 points below what's typical for similar communities.
35 S Bartlett St, Medford, OR 97501
- Math 10% vs OR 32% (2025)
- Reading 27% vs OR 43% (2025)
- 15.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Medford Online Academy score 19% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 54%).
2025 OSAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. OR average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 16 points since 2020, to 19% in 2025, across a 6-year record (2020–2025).
Show all 4 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 19% (multi-year average, 2020-2025) · reading/ELA 38% (multi-year average, 2020-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 8 test records from OR state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Medford Online 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 90Walker's Paradise
- Transit 40Some Transit
- Bike 84Very 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
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kids Unlimited AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 8.1 | PK–8 | 0.6 mi | 469 | Compare → |
| Roosevelt Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.9 | K–5 | 0.7 mi | 330 | Compare → |
| Grace Cascade Christian SchoolsPrivate · tuition | 4.7private | PK–12 | 0.8 mi | 649 | Compare → |
| Jackson Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.8 | K–5 | 0.9 mi | 309 | Compare → |
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.
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
- #22 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
Medford Online Academy is listed in Medford SD 549C; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Medford Online Academy
Medford Online Academy is a public elementary school in Medford, OR, part of Medford Sd 549c, serving approximately 93 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 15.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 out of 10 and ranks #1,034 of 1,226 schools in OR. State assessment records show 19% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2025) and 38% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Medford Online Academy
What grades does Medford Online Academy serve?
Medford Online Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Medford Online Academy?
Medford Online Academy has an enrollment of approximately 93 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Medford Online Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Medford Online Academy is 15.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Medford Online Academy rank in OR?
Medford Online Academy ranks #1,034 of 1,226 schools in OR.
What is Medford Online Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Medford Online Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 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 Medford Online Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Medford Online Academy has 19% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2025) and 38% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2025).
Is Medford Online Academy a charter school?
No, Medford Online Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Medford Online Academy a Title I school?
No, Medford Online Academy is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 93
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 6
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Jackson County
- Phone
- (541) 842-3639
- 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, 2020-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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