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#1188 of 1,226 schools in OR
Oak Grove Elementary School
Elementary School · Medford Sd 549c · Medford, OR
A Medford Sd 549c elementary school where students score 9 points below what's typical for similar communities.
2838 W Main St, Medford, OR 97501
- Math 20% vs OR 32% (2025)
- Reading 28% vs OR 43% (2025)
- 18:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Oak Grove Elementary School score 24% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).
2025 OSAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. OR average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 7 points since 2020, reaching 24% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 42% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 53% (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
65.5%
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 Oak Grove 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 40Car-Dependent
- Transit 20Minimal Transit
- Bike 46Somewhat 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Logos Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 8.0 | K–12 | 1.0 mi | 1,216 | Compare → |
| Jackson Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.8 | K–5 | 1.2 mi | 309 | Compare → |
| Washington Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.9 | K–5 | 1.5 mi | 263 | Compare → |
| Hoover Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.2 | K–5 | Not available | 586 | 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.
Medford Sd 549c
- Schools in district
- 25
- Rank in district
- #24 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
Oak Grove Elementary School is listed in Medford SD 549C; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Oak Grove Elementary School
Oak Grove Elementary School is a public elementary school in Medford, OR, part of Medford Sd 549c, serving approximately 415 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 18:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.3 out of 10 and ranks #1,188 of 1,226 schools in OR. State assessment records show 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Oak Grove Elementary School
What grades does Oak Grove Elementary School serve?
Oak Grove Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Oak Grove Elementary School?
Oak Grove Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 415 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Oak Grove Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Oak Grove Elementary School is 18:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Oak Grove Elementary School rank in OR?
Oak Grove Elementary School ranks #1,188 of 1,226 schools in OR.
What is Oak Grove Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Oak Grove Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.3 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 Oak Grove Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Oak Grove Elementary School has 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Oak Grove Elementary School a charter school?
No, Oak Grove Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Oak Grove Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Oak Grove Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Oak Grove Elementary School?
65.5% of students at Oak Grove 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
- 415
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 23
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Jackson County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 48.0%
- Phone
- (541) 842-3830
- 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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