Below Average
#1056 of 1,226 schools in OR
Philomath Academy
School · Philomath Sd 17j · Philomath, OR
A school in Philomath, OR where students score 14 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1620 Applegate St, Philomath, OR 97370
- Math 30% proficient (2022)
- Reading 50% proficient (2022)
- 84.5% 4-year graduation
Academics
Partial Profile · 3/4 metricsRequires 2+ years of test data
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Students at Philomath Academy score 40% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 54%).
Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. OR average.
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Where Philomath 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 25Car-Dependent
- Bike 51Bikeable
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kings Valley Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.3 | K–12 | Not available | 202 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Philomath Sd 17j
- Schools in district
- 7
- Rank in district
- #7 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
Philomath Academy is listed in Philomath SD 17J; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Philomath Academy
Philomath Academy is a public school in Philomath, OR, part of Philomath Sd 17j, serving approximately 73 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 36.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 out of 10 and ranks #1,056 of 1,226 schools in OR. State assessment records show 30% math proficiency (2022 EdFacts) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (2022 EdFacts).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Philomath Academy
What grades does Philomath Academy serve?
Philomath Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.
How many students attend Philomath Academy?
Philomath Academy has an enrollment of approximately 73 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Philomath Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Philomath Academy is 36.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Philomath Academy rank in OR?
Philomath Academy ranks #1,056 of 1,226 schools in OR.
What is Philomath Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Philomath Academy 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 Philomath Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Philomath Academy has 30% math proficiency (2022 EdFacts) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (2022 EdFacts).
Is Philomath Academy a charter school?
No, Philomath Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Philomath Academy a Title I school?
No, Philomath Academy is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 12th
- Enrollment
- 73
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 36.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 2
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Small Suburb
- County
- Benton County
- Phone
- (541) 929-3169
- 4-Year Graduation
- 84.5%
- Area population (ZIP 97370)
- 9,443
- Area average commute
- 25 min
- Area median age
- 42.9
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.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- 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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- 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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- 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.
- 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 2022 EdFacts; directory SY 2023–24
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