Enrollment
127
Oregon · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Medford, OR
The Valley School of Southern Oregon
Federal NCES profile for The Valley School of Southern Oregon, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 23/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 410804001843Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
The Valley School of Southern Oregon earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of Oregon schools.
- #2 of 3
- middle schools in Medford · Resource Index
- 23
- Resource Index · Lower
- 25.4:1
- large classes for Oregon
- 70.8%
- free-lunch eligible
The Valley School of Southern Oregon has class sizes larger than 95% of Oregon schools. Computed live against every Oregon school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, The Valley School of Southern Oregon ranks #2 of 3 middle schools in Medford, OR.
School address
District: Medford Sd 549c · Oregon
NCES ID 410804001843 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
5.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
25.4:1
vs 17.6:1 Oregon avg
+44% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
70.8%
vs 52.8% Oregon avg
+34% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How The Valley School of Southern Oregon compares with Oregon and U.S. medians
What stands out at The Valley School of Southern Oregon
The Valley School of Southern Oregon is a higher-need, small charter middle school in Medford, Oregon, enrolling 127 students.
Class loads run heavy: 25.4:1 is larger than about 95% of Oregon schools and 44% above the 17.6:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 70.8% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 127 puts it in the smaller third of Oregon schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 93% of the 1,273 Oregon schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 53 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Oregon schools statewide, it ranks #47, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (81% of enrollment) (diversity index 33/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 99.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Medford Sd 549c spends $12,367 per pupil, 32% below the Oregon average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Medford's middle schools, it stands alongside Hedrick Middle School (952 students): The Valley School of Southern Oregon is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (25.4:1 vs 20.7:1).
Medford Sd 549c also operates South Medford High School (1,856 students) and North Medford High School (1,721 students) alongside The Valley School of Southern Oregon.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How The Valley School of Southern Oregon compares
The Valley School of Southern Oregon on the metrics families compare, against Oregon and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Oregon | Oregon avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 25.4:1 | ▲ 44% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 70.8% | ▲ 34% | 52.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 127 | top 87% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
25.4:1
Leaner classes than 5% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
127
Bigger than 12% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
70.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 34% above the Oregon average of 52.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
25.4:1
students per teacher
- 44% above state mean
Top 95% in Oregon - lower ratio than 5% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
99.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$12,367
per pupil, district-wide
- below Oregon avg of $18,086
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 81.0%
Hispanic or Latino 7.1%
Two or More 6.3%
Asian 4.8%
African American 0.8%
Largest group: White at 81.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 33.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 33.3, The Valley School of Southern Oregon is less mixed than the Oregon school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Medford Sd 549c, which includes The Valley School of Southern Oregon.
$12,367
Per student
-32%
vs Oregon
Avg $18,086
-25%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 27.7%
State 58.6%
Federal 13.7%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How The Valley School of Southern Oregon Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Medford High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| North Medford High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Logos Charter School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hedrick Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mcloughlin Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to The Valley School of Southern Oregon's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,856
- Students per teacher
- 24.4:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 1,721
- Students per teacher
- 22.9:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 1,285
- Students per teacher
- 22.5:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 952
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 826
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Similar middle schools in Medford
2 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Oregon, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~127 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~25.4:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about The Valley School of Southern Oregon
How many students attend The Valley School of Southern Oregon?
The Valley School of Southern Oregon has 127 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Medford, OR.
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 25.4:1, which is 44% higher than the Oregon average of 17.6:1 and 62% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at The Valley School of Southern Oregon?
70.8% of students at The Valley School of Southern Oregon are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Oregon average of 52.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of The Valley School of Southern Oregon?
The largest demographic group at The Valley School of Southern Oregon is White at 81.0% of enrollment, in Medford, OR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for The Valley School of Southern Oregon?
The Valley School of Southern Oregon has a Resource Investment Index of 23/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does The Valley School of Southern Oregon rank among middle schools in Medford?
By Resource Investment Index, The Valley School of Southern Oregon ranks #2 of 3 middle schools in Medford, OR. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Medford on the city page.
Is The Valley School of Southern Oregon a good school?
The Valley School of Southern Oregon earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of Oregon schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Medford Sd 549c?
Besides The Valley School of Southern Oregon, Medford Sd 549c also operates South Medford High School (1,856 students), North Medford High School (1,721 students), and Logos Charter School (1,285 students). See the Medford Sd 549c district page for the complete list.
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