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#534 of 1,226 schools in OR
Top 44% in state
Sams Valley Elementary School
Elementary School · Central Point Sd 6 · Central Point, OR
A Central Point Sd 6 elementary school where students score 12 points above what's typical for similar communities.
14235 Table Rock Rd, Central Point, OR 97502
- Math 42% vs OR 32% (2025)
- Reading 49% vs OR 43% (2025)
- 19:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Sams Valley Elementary 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 20 points since 2020, reaching 45% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 43% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 49% (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
64%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Sams Valley Elementary 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 3Car-Dependent
- Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,151/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Central Point), 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
$79,146
Median home value
$374,000
Median rent
$1,245/mo
College educated
20.9%
Homeownership
71.3%
Poverty rate
9.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 97502; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 in Central Point SD 6
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central Point Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.6 | K–5 | Not available | 441 | Compare → |
| Jewett Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.7 | K–5 | Not available | 586 | Compare → |
| Patrick Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.9 | K–5 | Not available | 196 | Compare → |
| Richardson Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.1 | K–5 | Not available | 502 | 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.
Central Point Sd 6
- Schools in district
- 11
- Rank in district
- #2 of 11
- District spending per student
- $13,612NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 11.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Sams Valley Elementary School is listed in Central Point SD 6; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Sams Valley Elementary School
Sams Valley Elementary School is a public elementary school in Central Point, OR, part of Central Point Sd 6, serving approximately 228 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 19:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10 and ranks #534 of 1,226 schools in OR. State assessment records show 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Sams Valley Elementary School
What grades does Sams Valley Elementary School serve?
Sams Valley Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Sams Valley Elementary School?
Sams Valley Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 228 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sams Valley Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sams Valley Elementary School is 19:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Sams Valley Elementary School rank in OR?
Sams Valley Elementary School ranks #534 of 1,226 schools in OR.
What is Sams Valley Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Sams Valley Elementary 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 Sams Valley Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Sams Valley Elementary School has 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Sams Valley Elementary School a charter school?
No, Sams Valley Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Sams Valley Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Sams Valley Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Sams Valley Elementary School?
64.0% of students at Sams Valley Elementary 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 – 5th
- Enrollment
- 228
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 12
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Jackson County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 43.4%
- Phone
- (541) 494-6870
- Area population (ZIP 97502)
- 29,583
- Area median age
- 41.9
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 97502; 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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