Ruch Outdoor Community School

Ruch Outdoor Community School is a public elementary school in Jacksonville, OR, part of the Medford SD 549C. The school serves approximately 188 students in grades Kindergarten – 8th with a student-teacher ratio of 17.1:1. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.4/10, placing it in the 89.2th percentile among OR schools — an above average rating overall.

Students demonstrate 31% proficiency in math, 1 points below the state average and 55% in reading/language arts, 12 points above the state average. The school scores particularly well in student growth (9.1/10). Located in a neighborhood with a median household income of $95,300, where 42% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

The school is situated in a distant rural setting.

With an enrollment of 188 students, Ruch Outdoor Community School is a smaller school where families often find a close-knit community atmosphere. Smaller settings can mean more individual attention from teachers and staff, though they may offer fewer extracurricular options than larger schools.

Located in a rural area, Ruch Outdoor Community School may involve longer commutes for some families. Rural schools often serve as community anchors and may have smaller class sizes, but parents should consider transportation logistics, after-school program availability, and access to specialized services.