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#550 of 1,226 schools in OR
Top 45% in state
Ruch Outdoor Community School
Elementary School · Medford Sd 549c · Jacksonville, OR
A Medford Sd 549c elementary school where students score 12 points above what's typical for similar communities.
156 Upper Applegate Rd, Jacksonville, OR 97530
- Math 41% vs OR 32% (2025)
- Reading 50% vs OR 43% (2025)
- 17.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Ruch Outdoor Community School score 45% proficient, which is above 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 6 points since 2020, reaching 46% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 44% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 64% (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
65.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Ruch Outdoor Community 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 16Car-Dependent
- Bike 19Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average584/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Jacksonville), 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
$95,300
Median home value
$541,400
Median rent
$1,657/mo
College educated
41.6%
Homeownership
78.3%
Poverty rate
6.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 97530; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 in Medford SD 549C
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hoover Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.2 | K–5 | Not available | 586 | Compare → |
| Jacksonville Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.1 | K–5 | Not available | 330 | Compare → |
| Kennedy Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | K–5 | Not available | 414 | Compare → |
| Kids Unlimited AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 8.1 | PK–8 | Not available | 469 | 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.
Medford Sd 549c
- Schools in district
- 25
- Rank in district
- #8 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
Ruch Outdoor Community School is listed in Medford SD 549C; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Ruch Outdoor Community School
Ruch Outdoor Community School is a public elementary school in Jacksonville, OR, part of Medford Sd 549c, serving approximately 188 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 17.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10 and ranks #550 of 1,226 schools in OR. State assessment records show 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Ruch Outdoor Community School
What grades does Ruch Outdoor Community School serve?
Ruch Outdoor Community School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Ruch Outdoor Community School?
Ruch Outdoor Community School has an enrollment of approximately 188 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ruch Outdoor Community School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ruch Outdoor Community School is 17.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Ruch Outdoor Community School rank in OR?
Ruch Outdoor Community School ranks #550 of 1,226 schools in OR.
What is Ruch Outdoor Community School's MySchoolScout rating?
Ruch Outdoor Community 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 Ruch Outdoor Community School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Ruch Outdoor Community School has 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Ruch Outdoor Community School a charter school?
No, Ruch Outdoor Community School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Ruch Outdoor Community School a Title I school?
No, Ruch Outdoor Community School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Ruch Outdoor Community School?
65.4% of students at Ruch Outdoor Community 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 – 8th
- Enrollment
- 188
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 11
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Jackson County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 60.1%
- Phone
- (541) 842-3850
- Area population (ZIP 97530)
- 9,157
- Area average commute
- 25.2 min
- Area median age
- 50.5
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 97530; 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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