Howard Street Charter vs The Valley School of Southern Oregon
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Oregon, United States, 290 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Howard Street Charter
Salem · Charter middle · Grades 6–8
184 students
The Valley School of Southern Oregon
Medford · Charter middle · Grades 6–8
127 students
| Measure | Howard Street Charter Salem, Oregon | The Valley School of Southern Oregon Medford, Oregon |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 77 Top 25% | 75 Top 25% |
| State rank | #5 of 208 | #10 of 208 |
| National rank | #2019 of 15,369 | #2416 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 184 | 127 |
| Enrollment | 184 | 127 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 21.7% | – |
| Students per teacher | 184.0 | 42.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 87% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 62% |
| city | Salem | Medford |
| state | Oregon | Oregon |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Howard Street Charter scores higher on the Success Index (US) (76.9 vs 74.7).
- •The Valley School of Southern Oregon does better on math proficiency (62% vs 57%).
- •Howard Street Charter does better on reading proficiency (87% vs 77%).
- •The Valley School of Southern Oregon does better on students per teacher (42.3 vs 184.0).
- •Howard Street Charter is the larger school with 184 students compared with 127.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Howard Street Charter better than The Valley School of Southern Oregon?
On the Success Index (US), Howard Street Charter ranks higher (76.9 vs 74.7 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Howard Street Charter and The Valley School of Southern Oregon?
About 290 km in a straight line, between Salem and Medford in Oregon.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Howard Street Charter: 184. The Valley School of Southern Oregon: 127. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Howard Street Charter and The Valley School of Southern Oregon rank in Oregon?
Howard Street Charter is 5th of 208 and The Valley School of Southern Oregon is 10th of 208 among middle schools in Oregon on the 2025 Success Index (US).