Serving 120 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 30:1 is higher than the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Oregon state average of 42% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 3-12
- Enrollment: 120 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 30:1
- Minority Enrollment: 23%
- 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 120 students has grown by 500% over five school years.
The teacher population of 4 teachers has grown by 300% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 3-12
(Primarily virtual)
(Primarily virtual)
Total Students
120 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of South Valley Academy is 0.39, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. 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
30:1
17:1
American Indian
3%
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
12%
26%
Black
2%
3%
White
77%
58%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
6%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
40-59%
81%
Eligible for Free Lunch
66%
51%
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
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
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?
120 students attend South Valley Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of South Valley Academy students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of South Valley Academy?
South Valley Academy has a student ration of 30:1, 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 (Primarily virtual).
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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