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#551 of 1,226 schools in OR

Top 45% in state

Prospect Charter School

School · Prospect Sd 59 · Prospect, OR

A charter school in Prospect, OR where students score 12 points below what's typical for similar communities.

Charter

PO Box 40, Prospect, OR 97536

  • Math 12% vs OR 32% (2025)
  • Reading 23% vs OR 43% (2025)
  • 69.5% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress8.0Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-2.16 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics3.1Needs Improvement25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency11.9% (2025 OSAS)
Reading/ELA Proficiency22.7% (2025 OSAS)
Math vs. State Avg-19.9 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-20.3 pts
Overall Proficiency17% (2025 OSAS, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)30% (model expectation from 2025 OSAS)
vs. Expected-12.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile12th
College Readiness6.9Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate69.5%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment8.8Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio12.9:1
District spending per student$19,243
Chronic Absenteeism59.5%

Students at Prospect Charter School score 17% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 30%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 OSAS proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. OR average.

Math Proficiency12%(2025 OSAS)
School
State
32%(2025 OSAS)
ELA Proficiency23%(2025 OSAS)
School
State
43%(2025 OSAS)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 12 points since 2020, to 17% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
42%
ELA
62%
2010
Math
32%
ELA
57%
2011
Math
32%
ELA
42%
2012
Math
32%
ELA
57%
2013
Math
50%
ELA
57%
2014
Math
17%
ELA
32%
2015
Math
22%
ELA
32%
2016
Math
17%
ELA
37%
2017
Math
17%
ELA
37%
2018
Math
22%
ELA
37%
2019
Math
22%
ELA
37%
2020*
Math
25%
ELA
35%
2021*
Math
25%
ELA
35%
2022
Math
8%
ELA
12%
2025
Math
12%
ELA
23%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 25% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 39% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

75.9%

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.

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The neighborhood

Where Prospect 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 23Car-Dependent
  • Bike 38Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Average478/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$57,682

Median home value

$292,700

Median rent

$792/mo

College educated

15.8%

Homeownership

81.8%

Poverty rate

19.2%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 97536; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Athletics4sports offered
2 boys'·2 girls'·5 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses2of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

0 from verified nearby records

No verified same-level alternatives

The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.

Prospect Sd 59

Schools in district
1
Rank in district
#1 of 1
District spending per student
$19,243NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
14.5%Census SAIPE · 2024

Prospect Charter School is listed in Prospect SD 59; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Prospect Charter School

Prospect Charter School is a public school in Prospect, OR, part of Prospect Sd 59, serving approximately 220 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 12.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10 and ranks #551 of 1,226 schools in OR. State assessment records show 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Prospect Charter School

What grades does Prospect Charter School serve?

Prospect Charter School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.

How many students attend Prospect Charter School?

Prospect Charter School has an enrollment of approximately 220 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Prospect Charter School?

The student-teacher ratio at Prospect Charter School is 12.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Prospect Charter School rank in OR?

Prospect Charter School ranks #551 of 1,226 schools in OR.

What is Prospect Charter School's MySchoolScout rating?

Prospect Charter School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 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 Prospect Charter School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Prospect Charter School has 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Prospect Charter School a charter school?

Yes, Prospect Charter School is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.

Is Prospect Charter School a Title I school?

No, Prospect Charter School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Prospect Charter School?

75.9% of students at Prospect 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
220
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
17
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Jackson County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
59.5%
4-Year Graduation
69.5%
Area population (ZIP 97536)
1,230
Area median age
55.9
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.
  • 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 97536; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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