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#104 of 186 private schools in OR

Willamette Valley Christian School

School · Salem, OR

A private school in Salem, OR serving grades Pre-K – 12th.

Private

9075 PUEBLO AVE NE, Salem, OR 97305

  • 12.6:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Preliminary

What this rating measures

This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in OR.

Classroom Attention
?Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
B6.2 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio12.6:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
B-5.3 / 10
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School Day Length7.1 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,157.3
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
B-5.1 / 10
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Diversity Index24%
Community Context

Data not available

School Profile
?Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
A-8.3 / 10
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Enrollment207
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Score basis: Private school model

Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data

Components scored: 4 of 5

Ranking pool: Private schools in OR

Test scores

Most recent published year. School vs. OR average.

Test score data not yet available for this school.

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The neighborhood

Where Willamette Valley Christian 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 38Car-Dependent
  • Bike 35Somewhat 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

Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

White86.5%
Hispanic7.7%
Black4.3%
Asian1.4%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

1 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Frontier Charter AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified9.2K–124.9 mi387Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Willamette Valley Christian School is listed in Salem, OR; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About Willamette Valley Christian School

Willamette Valley Christian School is a private school in Salem, OR, serving approximately 207 students in grades Pre-K-12th with a 12.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10 and ranks #104 of 186 private schools in OR.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Willamette Valley Christian School

What grades does Willamette Valley Christian School serve?

Willamette Valley Christian School serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.

How many students attend Willamette Valley Christian School?

Willamette Valley Christian School has an enrollment of approximately 207 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Willamette Valley Christian School?

The student-teacher ratio at Willamette Valley Christian School is 12.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Willamette Valley Christian School rank in OR?

Willamette Valley Christian School ranks #104 of 186 private schools in OR.

What is Willamette Valley Christian School's MySchoolScout rating?

Willamette Valley Christian School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Willamette Valley Christian School a private school?

Yes, Willamette Valley Christian School is a private coeducational school with a Christian, no specific denomination affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.

Is Willamette Valley Christian School a religious school?

Willamette Valley Christian School has a Christian, no specific denomination religious affiliation.

School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

Grades
Pre-K – 12th
Enrollment
207
Gender Split
56% M / 44% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
16
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Christian, no specific denomination
School Day
7.1 hours
Days Per Year
163 days
Setting
Midsize Suburb
County
Marion County
Area population (ZIP 97305)
45,044
Area average commute
26 min
Area median age
31.7
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 Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · 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 a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource 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.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22

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