Serving 92 students in grades 3-12, South Valley Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Oregon for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 54%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Oregon state average of 41% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 3-12
- Enrollment: 92 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 18%
- Graduation Rate: 40-59% (Btm 50% in OR)
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
South Valley Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oregon for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
South Valley Academy's student population of 92 students has grown by 360% over five school years.
The teacher population of 4 teachers has grown by 300% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 3-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
92 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of South Valley Academy is 0.32, 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)≤20%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)≤20%
54%
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
17:1
American Indian
4%
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
9%
25%
Black
n/a
3%
White
82%
59%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
5%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
40-59%
81%
Eligible for Free Lunch
66%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
10%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% OR state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 54% OR state average).
What is the graduation rate of South Valley Academy?
The graduation rate of South Valley Academy is 40-59%, which is lower than the Oregon state average of 81%.
How many students attend South Valley Academy?
92 students attend South Valley Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of South Valley Academy students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of South Valley Academy?
South Valley Academy has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the Oregon state average of 17:1.
What grades does South Valley Academy offer ?
South Valley Academy offers enrollment in grades 3-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is South Valley Academy part of?
South Valley Academy is part of Rogue River SD 35 School District.
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