Very Good
#335 of 1,226 schools in OR
Top 27% in state
The Valley School of Southern Oregon
Middle School · Medford Sd 549c · Medford, OR
A Medford Sd 549c charter middle school where students score 18 points above what's typical for similar communities.
857 Valley View Dr, Medford, OR 97504
- Math 42% vs OR 32% (2025)
- Reading 61% vs OR 43% (2025)
- 30:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at The Valley School of Southern Oregon score 52% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).
2025 OSAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. OR average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 24 points since 2020, to 52% in 2025, across a 11-year record (2015–2025).
Show all 9 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 62% (multi-year average, 2015-2025) · reading/ELA 71% (multi-year average, 2015-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 18 test records from OR state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
64.2%
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 The Valley School of Southern Oregon 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 11Car-Dependent
- Transit 14Minimal Transit
- Bike 37Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,361/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Medford), 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
$81,233
Median home value
$447,800
Median rent
$1,387/mo
College educated
37.6%
Homeownership
61.5%
Poverty rate
10.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 97504; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hedrick Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.0 | 6–8 | 0.6 mi | 970 | Compare → |
| Grace Cascade Christian SchoolsPrivate · tuition | 4.7private | PK–12 | 1.0 mi | 649 | Compare → |
| Mcloughlin Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.3 | 6–8 | 2.0 mi | 738 | Compare → |
| Logos Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 8.0 | K–12 | 2.9 mi | 1,216 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Medford Sd 549c
- Schools in district
- 25
- Rank in district
- #5 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
The Valley School of Southern Oregon is listed in Medford SD 549C; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About The Valley School of Southern Oregon
The Valley School of Southern Oregon is a public middle school in Medford, OR, part of Medford Sd 549c, serving approximately 120 students in grades 6th-8th with a 30:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10 and ranks #335 of 1,226 schools in OR. State assessment records show 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2025) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about The Valley School of Southern Oregon
What grades does The Valley School of Southern Oregon serve?
The Valley School of Southern Oregon serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend The Valley School of Southern Oregon?
The Valley School of Southern Oregon has an enrollment of approximately 120 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at The Valley School of Southern Oregon?
The student-teacher ratio at The Valley School of Southern Oregon is 30:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does The Valley School of Southern Oregon rank in OR?
The Valley School of Southern Oregon ranks #335 of 1,226 schools in OR.
What is The Valley School of Southern Oregon's MySchoolScout rating?
The Valley School of Southern Oregon has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 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 The Valley School of Southern Oregon?
Based on loaded state assessment records, The Valley School of Southern Oregon has 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2025) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2025).
Is The Valley School of Southern Oregon a charter school?
Yes, The Valley School of Southern Oregon is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is The Valley School of Southern Oregon a Title I school?
No, The Valley School of Southern Oregon is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for The Valley School of Southern Oregon?
64.2% of students at The Valley School of Southern Oregon 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
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 120
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 30:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 4
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Jackson County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 23.3%
- Phone
- (541) 842-3914
- Area population (ZIP 97504)
- 50,471
- Area average commute
- 15.6 min
- Area median age
- 41.5
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 97504; 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, 2015-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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