Is Fossil Charter School a good school?

Fossil Charter School ranks 79 th of 710 Oregon alternative schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Fossil Charter School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,778 students attended Fossil Charter School.

What is the racial makeup of Fossil Charter School?

Students at Fossil Charter School are 91% White, 3% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races, 1% African American.

Fossil Charter School

Summary:

Fossil Charter School is a virtual public charter school serving grades K-12 with a total enrollment of 1,778 students in Fossil, Oregon. This unique educational institution consistently outperforms the state average in English Language Arts and Mathematics proficiency across all grade levels, setting it apart as a standout academic performer.

Fossil Charter School's academic excellence is evident in its impressive proficiency rates. For instance, in the 2023-2024 school year, the school's 8th-grade English Language Arts proficiency rate was 86.4%, compared to the state average of 40.6%. In Mathematics, the school's 3rd-grade proficiency rate was 68.2%, while the state average was 39.9%. Additionally, Fossil Charter School serves a population with relatively higher socioeconomic status, as indicated by its low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 1.86% to 4.33% in recent years.

While the school's virtual learning environment and high student-teacher ratio of 39.6 to 43.2 students per teacher may raise some questions, Fossil Charter School's consistent academic performance suggests that it has found effective ways to deliver quality education in a virtual setting. Unfortunately, without data on surrounding schools in the Fossil, Oregon area, it is difficult to make meaningful comparisons to gauge the school's position within the local educational landscape. Nonetheless, Fossil Charter School stands out as a remarkable educational institution, offering a unique and academically rigorous virtual learning experience for its students.

Detail:

Public, Charter, Virtual, Alternative K-12

600 B St
Fossil, OR 97830

(541) 763-4384

District: Fossil School District 21J

SchoolDigger Rank:
79^th of 710 Oregon Alternative Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,789

Student/teacher ratio: 43.2

Number of students: 1,778

Racial breakdown:

White:

91.2%

Hispanic:

3.2%

Two or more races:

2.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 1.9%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Fossil Charter School ranks better than 88.9% of elementary schools in Oregon. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 86.78. (See more...)

Compare Details Fossil Charter School ranks better than 87.1% of middle schools in Oregon. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 82.2. (See more...)

Compare Details Fossil Charter School is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2015 the calculated Average Standard Score was 77.27. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (91.2%), Hispanic (3.2%), two or more races (2.6%). (See more...)

Compare Details 1.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Fossil Charter School is 43.2. (See more...)

Compare Fossil Charter School employs 41 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Fossil Charter School is $10,789.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Fossil Charter School:

SchoolDigger ranks Fossil Charter School 79^th of 710 Oregon public elementary schools. (See Fossil Charter School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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White students:

SchoolDigger ranks Fossil Charter School 48^th of 371 Oregon public middle schools. (See Fossil Charter School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Rank History for Fossil Charter School

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Fossil Charter School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	OR State Percentile
2009	53.02	336^th	665	49.5%
2010	41.87	441^st	674	34.6%
2011	35.23	517^th	695	25.6%
2012	43.64	455^th	730	37.7%
2013	63.81	240^th	707	66.1%
2014	72.23	162^nd	695	76.7%
2015	52.57	306^th	706	56.7%
2016	76.74	130^th	697	81.3%
2017	70.31	183^rd	701	73.9%
2018	61.28	250^th	709	64.7%
2019	52.27	315^th	705	55.3%
2022	80.46	111^th	706	84.3%
2023	82.37	101^st	706	85.7%
2024	86.78	79^th	710	88.9%

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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at Fossil Charter School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	OR State Percentile
2018	59.31	225^th	640	64.8%
2019	52.92	249^th	597	58.3%
2022	80.85	110^th	703	84.4%
2023	79.08	73^rd	595	87.7%
2024	99.83	2^nd	523	99.6%

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Rank History for elementary school Female students at Fossil Charter School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	OR State Percentile
2018	55.66	287^th	681	57.9%
2019	56.03	270^th	621	56.5%
2022	77.50	116^th	646	82.0%
2023	77.14	129^th	652	80.2%
2024	84.58	77^th	658	88.3%

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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Fossil Charter School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	OR State Percentile
2018	66.11	207^th	680	69.6%
2019	70.88	154^th	623	75.3%
2022	79.08	104^th	654	84.1%
2023	82.59	91^st	665	86.3%
2024	85.97	64^th	662	90.3%

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Rank History for elementary school White students at Fossil Charter School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	OR State Percentile
2018	53.56	312^th	683	54.3%
2019	42.58	392^nd	662	40.8%
2022	76.27	123^rd	666	81.5%
2023	76.47	118^th	656	82.0%
2024	82.36	101^st	670	84.9%

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Data source: test scores: Oregon Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Rank History for all middle school students at Fossil Charter School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	OR State Percentile
2007	43.76	187^th	295	36.6%
2008	30.66	253^rd	315	19.7%
2009	17.17	300^th	323	7.1%
2010	52.56	171^st	343	50.1%
2011	58.55	145^th	357	59.4%
2012	50.05	217^th	395	45.1%
2013	52.00	191^st	377	49.3%
2014	64.95	133^rd	382	65.2%
2015	62.82	120^th	381	68.5%
2016	72.46	80^th	383	79.1%
2017	88.56	27^th	382	92.9%
2018	76.65	66^th	384	82.8%
2019	71.40	86^th	379	77.3%
2022	90.26	26^th	367	92.9%
2023	86.28	42^nd	380	88.9%
2024	82.20	48^th	371	87.1%

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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Fossil Charter School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	OR State Percentile
2018	74.01	44^th	325	86.5%
2019	85.94	18^th	282	93.6%
2022	90.69	23^rd	364	93.7%
2023	86.63	16^th	312	94.9%

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Rank History for middle school Female students at Fossil Charter School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	OR State Percentile
2018	77.02	57^th	342	83.3%
2019	74.95	49^th	277	82.3%
2022	86.32	28^th	310	91.0%
2023	76.34	56^th	323	82.7%
2024	79.41	47^th	313	85.0%

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Rank History for middle school Male students at Fossil Charter School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	OR State Percentile
2018	73.45	68^th	341	80.1%
2019	86.78	27^th	291	90.7%
2022	92.06	20^th	312	93.6%
2023	92.98	23^rd	318	92.8%
2024	80.88	44^th	323	86.4%

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Rank History for middle school White students at Fossil Charter School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	OR State Percentile
2018	68.96	98^th	357	72.5%
2019	61.64	117^th	344	66.0%
2022	86.07	29^th	355	91.8%
2023	83.26	49^th	360	86.4%
2024	78.03	58^th	349	83.4%

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Data source: test scores: Oregon Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Fossil Charter School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	OR State Percentile
2004	85.37	16^th	225	92.9%
2006	97.09	5^th	235	97.9%
2008	74.39	52^nd	249	79.1%
2010	67.77	90^th	285	68.4%
2011	52.59	175^th	299	41.5%
2012	38.28	225^th	308	26.9%
2013	88.08	9^th	303	97.0%
2015	77.27	45^th	292	84.6%

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Data source: test scores: Oregon Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Oregon Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Fossil Charter School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1991	35	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	35
1992	72	0	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	74
1993	34	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	34
1994	46	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	46
1995	40	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	40
1996	40	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	40
1997	44	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	44
1998	36	0	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	37
1999	36	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	36
2000	29	0	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	31
2001	35	0	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	37
2002	29	1	1	2	0	n/a	n/a	1	34
2003	29	1	1	2	0	n/a	n/a	1	34
2004	23	0	2	2	0	n/a	n/a	1	28
2005	19	0	4	0	0	n/a	n/a	1	24
2006	21	0	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	22
2007	35	0	3	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	39
2008	34	0	4	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	39
2009	68	0	7	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	76
2010	121	0	7	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	129
2011	103	0	2	3	1	1	0	0	110
2012	144	0	6	4	0	1	0	0	155
2013	184	3	7	11	3	0	9	0	217
2014	187	6	6	11	1	0	13	0	224
2015	225	7	7	8	3	0	14	0	264
2016	350	13	11	24	2	2	21	0	423
2017	380	15	8	16	5	0	21	0	445
2018	532	14	11	20	1	0	34	0	612
2019	664	14	11	23	5	0	38	0	755
2020	923	15	12	29	4	0	38	0	1021
2021	1209	15	13	38	4	1	37	0	1317
2022	1289	20	16	59	11	5	36	0	1436
2023	1621	20	15	57	14	5	46	0	1778

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Fossil Charter School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	35	4.6	7.6	17.1
1992	74	7.4	10.0	40.5
1993	34	5.1	6.7	52.9
1994	46	5.0	9.2	13
1995	40	5.0	8.0	17.5
1996	40	5.0	8.0	17.5
1997	44	6.0	7.3	18.2
1998	37	6.0	6.2	21.6
1999	36	5.5	6.5	27.8
2000	31	5.7	5.4	41.9
2001	37	6.0	6.2	35.1
2002	34	5.2	6.5	30.3
2003	34	5.2	6.5	30.3
2004	28	5.1	5.5	25.9
2005	24	5.0	4.8	17.4
2006	22	5.0	4.4	22.7
2007	39	5.5	7.1	38.5
2008	39	5.5	7.1	33.3
2009	76	9.0	8.4	40.8
2010	129	7.3	17.5	31
2011	110	8.1	13.4	37.3
2012	155	9.2	16.8	32.3
2013	217	9.0	24.1	n/a
2014	224	9.0	24.8	23.2
2015	264	n/a	n/a	18.6
2016	423	17.0	24.8	9.2
2017	445	18.6	23.8	8.8
2018	612	20.5	29.8	6.2
2019	755	23.0	32.8	5.6
2020	1021	30.0	34.0	5.6
2021	1317	33.1	39.6	4.3
2022	1436	35.0	40.9	n/a
2023	1778	41.0	43.2	1.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Fossil Charter School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	35	4.6	7.6	17.1
1992	74	7.4	10.0	40.5
1993	34	5.1	6.7	52.9
1994	46	5.0	9.2	13
1995	40	5.0	8.0	17.5
1996	40	5.0	8.0	17.5
1997	44	6.0	7.3	18.2
1998	37	6.0	6.2	21.6
1999	36	5.5	6.5	27.8
2000	31	5.7	5.4	41.9
2001	37	6.0	6.2	35.1
2002	34	5.2	6.5	30.3
2003	34	5.2	6.5	30.3
2004	28	5.1	5.5	25.9
2005	24	5.0	4.8	17.4
2006	22	5.0	4.4	22.7
2007	39	5.5	7.1	38.5
2008	39	5.5	7.1	33.3
2009	76	9.0	8.4	40.8
2010	129	7.3	17.5	31
2011	110	8.1	13.4	37.3
2012	155	9.2	16.8	32.3
2013	217	9.0	24.1	n/a
2014	224	9.0	24.8	23.2
2015	264	n/a	n/a	18.6
2016	423	17.0	24.8	9.2
2017	445	18.6	23.8	8.8
2018	612	20.5	29.8	6.2
2019	755	23.0	32.8	5.6
2020	1021	30.0	34.0	5.6
2021	1317	33.1	39.6	4.3
2022	1436	35.0	40.9	n/a
2023	1778	41.0	43.2	1.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Fossil Charter School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	n/a	n/a	$9,662
2020	n/a	n/a	$9,773
2021	n/a	n/a	$9,409
2022	$484 (4.5%)	$10,306 (95.5%)	$10,789

Data source: Oregon Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Fossil Charter School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 315^th of 705 Elementary schools	Ranks 101^st of 706 Elementary schools	30.4%
Ranks 86^th of 379 Middle schools	Ranks 42^nd of 380 Middle schools	11.6%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Fossil Charter School)	51.9	65.9	14%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Fossil School District 21J)	53.1	65.9	12.8%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Oregon)	46.5	39.4	7.1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Fossil Charter School)	28.6	60	31.4%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Fossil School District 21J)	28.4	60	31.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Oregon)	46.4	39.7	6.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Fossil Charter School)	63.1	62.1	1%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Fossil School District 21J)	63.2	62.7	0.5%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Oregon)	49.2	42.3	6.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Fossil Charter School)	36.9	49.3	12.4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Fossil School District 21J)	35.6	50	14.4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Oregon)	43.2	37.6	5.6%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Fossil Charter School)	57.9	60.9	3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Fossil School District 21J)	56.6	60.9	4.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Oregon)	54	47.1	6.9%
5th Grade Mathematics (Fossil Charter School)	34.2	35.4	1.2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Fossil School District 21J)	33.7	35.4	1.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Oregon)	37.8	30.7	7.1%
5th Grade Science (Fossil Charter School)	41.3	52.1	10.8%
5th Grade Science (Fossil School District 21J)	40.2	52.1	11.9%
5th Grade Science (Oregon)	34.7	30.3	4.4%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Fossil Charter School)	56.8	69.2	12.4%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Fossil School District 21J)	57.1	69.2	12.1%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Oregon)	51.5	41	10.5%
6th Grade Mathematics (Fossil Charter School)	36.5	46.9	10.4%
6th Grade Mathematics (Fossil School District 21J)	37.7	46.9	9.2%
6th Grade Mathematics (Oregon)	37.1	28.1	9%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Fossil Charter School)	81.1	71.1	10%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Fossil School District 21J)	77	71.1	5.9%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Oregon)	54.9	43.8	11.1%
7th Grade Mathematics (Fossil Charter School)	41.5	47.4	5.9%
7th Grade Mathematics (Fossil School District 21J)	39.3	47.4	8.1%
7th Grade Mathematics (Oregon)	40.1	29.6	10.5%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Fossil Charter School)	89.4	65.4	24%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Fossil School District 21J)	87.8	65.4	22.4%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Oregon)	53.2	41.9	11.3%
8th Grade Mathematics (Fossil Charter School)	44.7	36.5	8.2%
8th Grade Mathematics (Fossil School District 21J)	44.9	36.5	8.4%
8th Grade Mathematics (Oregon)	38.3	25.5	12.8%
8th Grade Science (Fossil Charter School)	61.7	49	12.7%
8th Grade Science (Fossil School District 21J)	60	49	11%
8th Grade Science (Oregon)	37.5	26	11.5%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	755	1778	135.5%
African American	14	20	42.9%
American Indian	5	14	180%
Asian	11	15	36.4%
Hispanic	23	57	147.8%
Pacific Islander	0	5
White	664	1621	144.1%
Two or More Races	38	46	21.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	5.6%	1.9%	3.7%

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking ()				Ranking ()				OSAS English Language Arts (2024)						OSAS Mathematics (2024)						OSAS Science (2024)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	SchoolDigger Rating ()	Average Standard Score ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	Rank Change from Previous Year	OSAS English Language Arts 3rd Grade	OSAS English Language Arts 4th Grade	OSAS English Language Arts 5th Grade	OSAS English Language Arts 6th Grade	OSAS English Language Arts 7th Grade	OSAS English Language Arts 8th Grade	OSAS Mathematics 3rd Grade	OSAS Mathematics 4th Grade	OSAS Mathematics 5th Grade	OSAS Mathematics 6th Grade	OSAS Mathematics 7th Grade	OSAS Mathematics 8th Grade	OSAS Science 5th Grade	OSAS Science 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Fossil Charter School	Public, Virtual, Charter, Alternative	K-12	600 B St	Fossil	97830	Wheeler County	Fossil School District 21J	Yes	(n/a)	Yes	Yes	(541) 763-4384	1,778	41	43.2	1.9%	1,621 (91.2%)	20 (1.1%)	57 (3.2%)	15 (0.8%)	14 (0.8%)	5 (0.3%)	46 (2.6%)								(n/a)	59.0	77.2	64.3	51.0	65.9	86.4	68.2	57.9	51.8	38.5	40.9	39.5	61.2	56.8	$10,789	$484	$10,306

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