Serving 71 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Childs Way Charter School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Oregon for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Oregon state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥50% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 54%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority American Indian and Asian), which is lower than the Oregon state average of 41% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 71 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 17%
- Graduation Rate: <50% (Btm 50% in OR)
- Math Proficiency: <50%
- Reading Proficiency: ≥50%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Childs Way Charter School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oregon for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Childs Way Charter School's student population of 71 students has grown by 31% over five school years.
The teacher population of 6 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
71 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Childs Way Charter School is 0.31, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)<50%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)≥50%
54%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
17:1
American Indian
7%
1%
Asian
5%
4%
Hispanic
3%
25%
Black
2%
3%
White
83%
59%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
n/a
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
<50%
81%
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Childs Way Charter School often compared to?
Childs Way Charter Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Ridgeline Montessori, Academy For Character Education by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% OR state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 54% OR state average).
What is the graduation rate of Childs Way Charter School?
The graduation rate of Childs Way Charter School is 50%, which is lower than the Oregon state average of 81%.
How many students attend Childs Way Charter School?
71 students attend Childs Way Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Childs Way Charter School students are White, 7% of students are American Indian, 5% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Childs Way Charter School?
Childs Way Charter School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Oregon state average of 17:1.
What grades does Childs Way Charter School offer ?
Childs Way Charter School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Childs Way Charter School part of?
Childs Way Charter School is part of South Lane SD 45j3 School District.
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