South Valley Academy

South Valley Academy is a regular public school located in the small suburban area of Rogue River, Oregon. The school serves students from third grade through twelfth grade with an enrollment of 120 students and a student-teacher ratio of 30:1, supported by four full-time equivalent teachers. South Valley Academy has a MySchoolScout rating of 3.0 out of 10 and ranks 11th percentile in the state of Oregon among 1231 schools.

The academic performance scores are notably low at 1.5/10 with only 14% proficiency or above in ELA and reading, and just 10% proficiency or above in math across all grades. While these numbers indicate room for academic growth, South Valley Academy remains a community-focused institution that prioritizes the development of its students. The school is situated in a close-knit suburban setting where teachers and staff work closely with families to support student success.

With an enrollment of 120 students, South Valley Academy 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.

While current test scores at South Valley Academy are below average, the school shows strong growth metrics — meaning students are making above-average progress year over year. This upward trajectory can be a positive indicator for families who value a school's ability to help students improve, even if absolute scores haven't caught up yet.

The student-teacher ratio at South Valley Academy is 30:1, which is higher than the national average. This may mean larger class sizes, so parents should ask about classroom support, teaching assistants, and how the school differentiates instruction for students who need extra help.