The Valley School of Southern Oregon

www.thevalleyschool.education

Charter School 120 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

The Valley School of Southern Oregon, located in Medford, is a private, independent K–8 institution dedicated to providing a personalized, academically rigorous education. The school distinguishes itself through a focus on small class sizes, which allows for individualized instruction and a supportive environment tailored to each student’s unique learning style. By emphasizing critical thinking, creativity, and character development, the school aims to foster a community where students feel empowered to explore their curiosities and develop a lifelong love for learning.

Beyond core academic subjects, The Valley School integrates hands-on experiences and holistic development into its curriculum to ensure students are well-prepared for future academic success. The school prioritizes a partnership between educators and families, maintaining a collaborative atmosphere that encourages student engagement and social-emotional growth. With its central location on Riverside Avenue, the school serves as a close-knit educational hub for the Rogue Valley, committed to excellence and the achievement of every student who walks through its doors.

120

Total Students

5.5

Full-Time Teachers

21.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for The Valley School of Southern Oregon
Demographic	Student Count
White	104
Hispanic	6
Asian	3
Two or More	6
American Indian	1

White
104 (86.7 %)
Hispanic
6 (5.0 %)
Two or More
6 (5.0 %)
Asian
3 (2.5 %)
American Indian
1 (0.8 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Medford SD 549C
Phone:	(541)842-3914
Website:	http://www.thevalleyschool.education
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	120
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	5.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	21.8
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	N/A
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	N/A

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 45

Grade 7 39

Grade 8 36