- Enrollment
- 1,856
- Students per teacher
- 24.4:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+0 students YoY
The Valley School of Southern Oregon held near 120 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 5.5 → 4.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+0 students YoY 410804001843 · Medford, OR Middle · SMALL · CHARTER
127 enr · 25.4:1 · 70.8% lunch · RII 23
Nearest enrollment peer: South Medford High School (1,856 students)
The Valley School of Southern Oregon held near 120 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 5.5 → 4.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Oregon schools → · Find another →
The Valley School of Southern Oregon in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- South Medford
South Medford High School
1,856 students
- North Medford
North Medford High School
1,721 students
- Logos Charter
Logos Charter School
1,285 students
- Hedrick Middle
Hedrick Middle School
952 students
- Mcloughlin Mid
Mcloughlin Middle School
826 students
- This school 127
The Valley School of Southern Oregon
127 students
What this shows The Valley School of Southern Oregon reports 127 students on the CCD universe file.
How The Valley School of Southern Oregon compares
The Valley School of Southern Oregon held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$12,968
per pupil, district-wide
- below Oregon avg of $21,075
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.
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
District finance for Medford Sd 549c reports $12,968 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 1,721
- 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.
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~127 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~25.4:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 120 (2022-23) → 120 (2023-24), nearly flat (+0).
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.