School overview
At a glance
Reported students
127
NCES CCD 2024–25, where reported
Teachers (FTE)
3.5
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
36.3:1
Calculated, not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Oregon middle enrollment
6th percentile
Compared with 209 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
395.5
The Valley School of Southern Oregon: 127 reported students.
State peer staffing position
99th percentile
36.3:1 reported; state peer median 18.2:1. Ratio is not class size.
Profile interpretation
What the reported data says about The Valley School of Southern Oregon
The Valley School of Southern Oregon is a public middle school serving grades 06–08 in Medford. It is one of 24 current school records connected to Medford SD 549C. NCES reports 127 students for 2024–25.
Among 209 middle schools in Oregon with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 477 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 6th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 36.3:1, above the Oregon median of 18.2:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The two largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (80.3%) and Hispanic or Latino (7.1%). Students served under IDEA represent 8.7%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports access to gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Turn data into a school visit
Questions worth asking The Valley School of Southern Oregon
- 1How do the reported 36.3:1 student–teacher ratio and 3.5 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3How are the school's 0 counselor FTE allocated across grades and student needs?
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Student context
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- Not reported
- Students with disabilities
- 8.7%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- Not reported
- Lunch program
- No
People available to students
Support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White80.3%
- Hispanic7.1%
- Black0.8%
- Asian4.7%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial6.3%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25 where reported, otherwise CRDC 2021–22. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Learning opportunities
Programs reported by the school
Advanced Placement
Not reported
Gifted and talented
Offered
Computer science
Not reported
Program availability is from CRDC 2021–22 and can change. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Continue exploring
Other schools in Medford SD 549C
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
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745 reported students
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Middle · Grades 06–08
826 reported students
Hedrick Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
952 reported students
Ruch Outdoor Community School
Elementary · Grades KG–08
197 reported students
Washington Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
221 reported students
Madrone Trail Public Charter School
Elementary · Grades KG–08
249 reported students