Very Good
#323 of 1,226 schools in OR
Top 26% in state
Sweet Home Charter School
Elementary School · Sweet Home Sd 55 · Sweet Home, OR
A charter elementary school in Sweet Home, OR where students score 23 points above what's typical for similar communities.
28721 Liberty Rd, Sweet Home, OR 97386
- Math 55% vs OR 32% (2025)
- Reading 60% vs OR 43% (2025)
- 20.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Sweet Home Charter School score 58% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 35%).
2025 OSAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. OR average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 18 points since 2020, reaching 58% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 55% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 57% (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
60.1%
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.
See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Sweet Home 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 4Car-Dependent
- Bike 9Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,896/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Sweet Home), 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
$68,116
Median home value
$302,200
Median rent
$1,141/mo
College educated
10.9%
Homeownership
72.1%
Poverty rate
14.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 97386; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oak Heights Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.2 | K–6 | 3.8 mi | 300 | Compare → |
| Hawthorne Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.6 | K–6 | 4.6 mi | 279 | Compare → |
| Holley Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.2 | K–6 | 5.0 mi | 164 | Compare → |
| Foster Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.6 | K–6 | Not available | 303 | 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.
Sweet Home Sd 55
- Schools in district
- 7
- Rank in district
- #1 of 7
- District spending per student
- $13,465NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 14.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Sweet Home Charter School is listed in Sweet Home SD 55; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Sweet Home Charter School
Sweet Home Charter School is a public elementary school in Sweet Home, OR, part of Sweet Home Sd 55, serving approximately 143 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 20.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10 and ranks #323 of 1,226 schools in OR. State assessment records show 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Sweet Home Charter School
What grades does Sweet Home Charter School serve?
Sweet Home Charter School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend Sweet Home Charter School?
Sweet Home Charter School has an enrollment of approximately 143 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sweet Home Charter School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sweet Home Charter School is 20.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Sweet Home Charter School rank in OR?
Sweet Home Charter School ranks #323 of 1,226 schools in OR.
What is Sweet Home Charter School's MySchoolScout rating?
Sweet Home Charter School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 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 Sweet Home Charter School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Sweet Home Charter School has 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Sweet Home Charter School a charter school?
Yes, Sweet Home Charter School is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Sweet Home Charter School a Title I school?
No, Sweet Home Charter School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Sweet Home Charter School?
60.1% of students at Sweet Home 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 – 6th
- Enrollment
- 143
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 20.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 7
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Linn County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 23.1%
- Phone
- (541) 367-1833
- Area population (ZIP 97386)
- 15,509
- Area average commute
- 31.1 min
- Area median age
- 45
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 97386; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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