Serving 188 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Ruch Outdoor Community School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Oregon for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is approximately equal to the Oregon state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Oregon state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Oregon state average of 42% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 188 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 18%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in OR
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
School Overview
Ruch Outdoor Community School's student population of 188 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
188 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Ruch Outdoor Community School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,196 schools in Oregon (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ruch Outdoor Community School is 0.32, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#388 out of 1196 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
30%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
7%
26%
Black
n/a
3%
White
82%
58%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
10%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
8%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ruch Outdoor Community School's ranking?
Ruch Outdoor Community School is ranked #388 out of 1,196 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Oregon.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% OR state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% OR state average).
How many students attend Ruch Outdoor Community School?
188 students attend Ruch Outdoor Community School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Ruch Outdoor Community School students are White, 10% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ruch Outdoor Community School?
Ruch Outdoor Community School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Oregon state average of 17:1.
What grades does Ruch Outdoor Community School offer ?
Ruch Outdoor Community School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Ruch Outdoor Community School part of?
Ruch Outdoor Community School is part of Medford SD 549c School District.
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