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#727 of 1,226 schools in OR
Valley Inquiry Charter School
Elementary School · Salem-keizer Sd 24j · Salem, OR
A Salem-keizer Sd 24j charter elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 5th.
5774 Hazelgreen Rd NE, Salem, OR 97305
- Math 27% vs OR 32% (2025)
- Reading 42% vs OR 43% (2025)
- 41:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Valley Inquiry Charter School score 34% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 32%).
2025 OSAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. OR average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 23 points since 2018, to 34% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 54% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 63% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
Based on 26 test records from OR state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
67.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Valley Inquiry 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 9Car-Dependent
- Bike 43Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,397/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Salem), 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
$64,581
Median home value
$339,100
Median rent
$1,386/mo
College educated
16.4%
Homeownership
52.4%
Poverty rate
19.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 97305; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hammond Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.7 | K–5 | 1.1 mi | 461 | Compare → |
| Yoshikai Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.8 | K–5 | 1.8 mi | 483 | Compare → |
| Hayesville Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.2 | K–5 | 2.2 mi | 439 | Compare → |
| Lamb Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.1 | K–5 | 2.3 mi | 430 | 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.
Salem-keizer Sd 24j
- Schools in district
- 65
- Rank in district
- #12 of 65
- District spending per student
- $16,770NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 13.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Valley Inquiry Charter School is listed in Salem-Keizer SD 24J; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Valley Inquiry Charter School
Valley Inquiry Charter School is a public elementary school in Salem, OR, part of Salem-keizer Sd 24j, serving approximately 164 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 41:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10 and ranks #727 of 1,226 schools in OR. State assessment records show 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Valley Inquiry Charter School
What grades does Valley Inquiry Charter School serve?
Valley Inquiry Charter School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Valley Inquiry Charter School?
Valley Inquiry Charter School has an enrollment of approximately 164 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Valley Inquiry Charter School?
The student-teacher ratio at Valley Inquiry Charter School is 41:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Valley Inquiry Charter School rank in OR?
Valley Inquiry Charter School ranks #727 of 1,226 schools in OR.
What is Valley Inquiry Charter School's MySchoolScout rating?
Valley Inquiry Charter School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 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 Valley Inquiry Charter School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Valley Inquiry Charter School has 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Valley Inquiry Charter School a charter school?
Yes, Valley Inquiry Charter School is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Valley Inquiry Charter School a Title I school?
No, Valley Inquiry Charter School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Valley Inquiry Charter School?
67.1% of students at Valley Inquiry 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 – 5th
- Enrollment
- 164
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 41:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 4
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Marion County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 36.0%
- Phone
- (503) 399-3150
- Area population (ZIP 97305)
- 45,044
- Area average commute
- 26 min
- Area median age
- 31.7
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 97305; 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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