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#1217 of 1,226 schools in OR
Oregon Connections Academy
School · Prairie City Sd 4 · Prairie City, OR
A Prairie City Sd 4 charter school where students score 16 points below what's typical for similar communities.
740 S Overholt Ave, Prairie City, OR 97869
- Math 34% vs OR 32% (2025)
- Reading 42% vs OR 43% (2025)
- 4/5 advanced STEM subjects
Academics
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Students at Oregon Connections Academy score 38% 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 37 points since 2020, to 38% in 2025, across a 6-year record (2020–2025).
Show all 4 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 54% (multi-year average, 2020-2025) · reading/ELA 45% (multi-year average, 2022-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 6 test records from OR state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Oregon Connections 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 23Car-Dependent
- Bike 35Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$59,583
Median home value
$190,700
Median rent
$858/mo
College educated
24.2%
Homeownership
86.3%
Poverty rate
16.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 97869; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prairie City SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.1 | K–12 | 0.0 mi | 245 | Compare → |
| Virtual Preparatory Academy of OregonCharter · enrollment unverified | Not rated | K–12 | 0.0 mi | 37 | 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.
Prairie City Sd 4
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #2 of 2
- District spending per student
- $5,875NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 21.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Oregon Connections Academy is listed in Prairie City SD 4; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Oregon Connections Academy
Oregon Connections Academy is a public school in Prairie City, OR, part of Prairie City Sd 4, serving approximately 942 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 23.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 2.4 out of 10 and ranks #1,217 of 1,226 schools in OR. State assessment records show 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2025) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2022-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Oregon Connections Academy
What grades does Oregon Connections Academy serve?
Oregon Connections Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.
How many students attend Oregon Connections Academy?
Oregon Connections Academy has an enrollment of approximately 942 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Oregon Connections Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Oregon Connections Academy is 23.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Oregon Connections Academy rank in OR?
Oregon Connections Academy ranks #1,217 of 1,226 schools in OR.
What is Oregon Connections Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Oregon Connections Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 2.4 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 Oregon Connections Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Oregon Connections Academy has 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2025) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2022-2025).
Is Oregon Connections Academy a charter school?
Yes, Oregon Connections Academy is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Oregon Connections Academy a Title I school?
No, Oregon Connections Academy is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 12th
- Enrollment
- 942
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 23.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 40
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Grant County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 78.7%
- Phone
- (541) 820-3314
- Area population (ZIP 97869)
- 919
- Area median age
- 53.1
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 97869; 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, multi-year average, 2022-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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