Ruch Outdoor Community School

Summary:

Ruch Outdoor Community School is a K-8 elementary school located in Jacksonville, Oregon, serving 234 students as part of the Medford School District 549C. This unique school consistently outperforms the district and state in academic achievement, with particularly strong results in English Language Arts and Mathematics proficiency.

Ruch Outdoor Community School's academic performance is impressive, with 80% of 8th-grade students proficient or better in ELA, compared to just 40.1% for the Medford School District and 40.6% for the state. In 3rd-grade Mathematics, the school's proficiency rate was 57.1%, significantly higher than the district's 37.8% and the state's 39.9%. The school's focus on outdoor and environmental education may contribute to its strong academic outcomes, and it has also demonstrated success in supporting the needs of low-income students, ranking 56 out of 595 Oregon elementary schools for this student group.

Compared to other nearby schools in the Medford and Three Rivers/Josephine County School Districts, Ruch Outdoor Community School stands out as a high-performing institution, making it an attractive option for families seeking a quality educational experience with a unique outdoor focus. The school's consistent academic achievements, commitment to equity, and distinctive curriculum suggest it is providing a valuable learning environment for its students.


Detail:

Public K-8

 156 Upper Applegate Rd
       Jacksonville, OR  97530-9739


(541) 842-3850

District: Medford School District 549C

SchoolDigger Rank:
230th of 710 Oregon Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $22,924 Help


Students who attend Ruch Outdoor Community School usually attend:

High:    South Medford High School

Student/teacher ratio:  18.7 Help
Number of students:  234

Racial breakdown:

White:
79.9%
Hispanic:
9.8%
Two or more races:
9.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  72.2% Help


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Compare Details Ruch Outdoor Community School ranks better than 67.6% of elementary schools in Oregon. It also ranks 4th among 16 ranked elementary schools in the Medford School District 549C. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 61. (See more...)
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Compare Details Ruch Outdoor Community School ranks better than 70.1% of middle schools in Oregon. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 60.18. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (79.9%), Hispanic (9.8%), two or more races (9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 72.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Ruch Outdoor Community School is 18.7. 11 elementary schools in the Medford School District 549C have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Ruch Outdoor Community School is $22,924, which is the 2nd highest among 16 elementary schools in the Medford School District 549C.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Ruch Outdoor Community School:

SchoolDigger ranks Ruch Outdoor Community School 230th of 710 Oregon public elementary schools. (See Ruch Outdoor Community School in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Ruch Outdoor Community School 111th of 371 Oregon public middle schools. (See Ruch Outdoor Community School in the ranking list.)

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Medford School District 549C:

SchoolDigger ranks Medford School District 549C 66th of 140 Oregon school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Ruch Outdoor Community School

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Ruch Outdoor Community School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 81.54 58th 586 90.1%
2005 79.57 70th 629 88.9%
2006 74.76 111th 636 82.5%
2007 57.16 262nd 652 59.8%
2008 66.02 213th 655 67.5%
2009 64.54 229th 665 65.6%
2010 68.32 208th 674 69.1%
2011 53.10 340th 695 51.1%
2012 58.89 293rd 730 59.9%
2013 65.27 227th 707 67.9%
2014 62.29 257th 695 63.0%
2015 64.21 210th 706 70.3%
2016 50.38 332nd 697 52.4%
2017 37.04 461st 701 34.2%
2018 51.72 327th 709 53.9%
2019 52.57 312th 705 55.7%
2022 51.15 303rd 706 57.1%
2023 66.36 201st 706 71.5%
2024 61.00 230th 710 67.6%
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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at Ruch Outdoor Community School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 67.10 155th 640 75.8%
2019 70.13 115th 597 80.7%
2022 51.44 300th 703 57.3%
2023 82.02 56th 595 90.6%
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Rank History for elementary school Female students at Ruch Outdoor Community School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 52.86 312th 681 54.2%
2022 45.17 321st 646 50.3%
2023 56.33 246th 652 62.3%
2024 70.91 153rd 658 76.7%
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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Ruch Outdoor Community School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 51.31 322nd 680 52.6%
2019 47.50 313th 623 49.8%
2022 58.48 221st 654 66.2%
2023 69.75 160th 665 75.9%
2024 59.21 225th 662 66.0%
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Rank History for elementary school White students at Ruch Outdoor Community School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 43.72 392nd 683 42.6%
2019 39.11 421st 662 36.4%
2022 50.57 299th 666 55.1%
2023 60.71 245th 656 62.7%
2024 53.42 286th 670 57.3%
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Data source: test scores: Oregon Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Ruch Outdoor Community School

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Rank History for all middle school students at Ruch Outdoor Community School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 75.49 42nd 285 85.3%
2007 55.89 128th 295 56.6%
2008 77.25 48th 315 84.8%
2009 78.38 52nd 323 83.9%
2010 62.13 122nd 343 64.4%
2011 57.42 154th 357 56.9%
2012 55.80 179th 395 54.7%
2013 65.58 120th 377 68.2%
2014 51.75 191st 382 50.0%
2015 58.54 138th 381 63.8%
2016 57.19 146th 383 61.9%
2017 57.70 138th 382 63.9%
2018 55.52 154th 384 59.9%
2019 58.18 141st 379 62.8%
2022 46.10 179th 367 51.2%
2023 69.71 79th 380 79.2%
2024 60.18 111th 371 70.1%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Ruch Outdoor Community School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 69.91 55th 325 83.1%
2019 80.25 26th 282 90.8%
2022 46.38 177th 364 51.4%
2023 85.32 18th 312 94.2%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at Ruch Outdoor Community School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 77.11 56th 342 83.6%
2022 51.50 127th 310 59.0%
2023 63.01 92nd 323 71.5%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at Ruch Outdoor Community School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 47.89 177th 341 48.1%
2019 53.46 126th 291 56.7%
2022 60.95 104th 312 66.7%
2023 82.29 40th 318 87.4%
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Rank History for middle school White students at Ruch Outdoor Community School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 46.84 190th 357 46.8%
2019 45.19 187th 344 45.6%
2022 47.00 174th 355 51.0%
2023 56.70 127th 360 64.7%
2024 59.06 121st 349 65.3%
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Data source: test scores: Oregon Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Ruch Outdoor Community School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 258 0 3 5 5 n/a n/a 0 271
1989 244 0 4 12 6 n/a n/a 0 266
1990 269 1 2 14 6 n/a n/a 0 292
1991 239 1 1 16 6 n/a n/a 0 263
1992 239 0 0 14 10 n/a n/a 0 263
1993 241 0 1 18 9 n/a n/a 0 269
1994 252 2 2 13 13 n/a n/a 0 282
1995 242 3 2 9 7 n/a n/a 0 263
1996 242 3 2 9 7 n/a n/a 0 263
1997 242 2 4 9 1 n/a n/a 0 258
1998 231 2 3 12 6 n/a n/a 0 254
1999 228 2 4 13 6 n/a n/a 0 253
2000 209 4 6 12 6 n/a n/a 0 237
2001 200 2 1 12 3 n/a n/a 0 218
2002 166 1 1 11 0 n/a n/a 0 179
2003 166 1 1 11 0 n/a n/a 0 179
2004 134 2 3 15 3 n/a n/a 0 157
2005 128 1 3 8 2 n/a n/a 0 142
2006 171 4 3 9 4 n/a n/a 0 191
2007 185 3 2 6 2 n/a n/a 1 199
2008 196 1 2 6 4 n/a n/a 5 214
2009 157 1 2 6 6 n/a n/a 2 174
2010 172 0 2 13 3 n/a n/a 7 197
2011 142 0 0 13 3 0 13 0 171
2012 140 0 1 17 3 0 14 0 175
2013 157 0 3 13 1 0 13 0 187
2014 162 2 3 19 0 0 18 0 204
2015 148 2 4 18 2 0 13 0 187
2016 160 4 3 26 1 0 12 0 206
2017 157 3 2 33 0 0 12 0 207
2018 138 0 2 29 2 1 13 0 185
2019 184 0 2 24 3 1 13 1 228
2020 185 0 0 29 2 1 18 1 236
2021 140 0 0 20 2 1 14 0 177
2022 171 0 0 27 0 2 24 0 224
2023 187 0 0 23 1 2 21 0 234

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 Ruch Outdoor Community School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 271 14.2 19.0 26.6
1989 266 14.3 18.6 27.4
1990 292 15.2 19.2 22.3
1991 263 14.2 18.5 19.8
1992 263 11.0 23.9 27.4
1993 269 13.0 20.7 29
1994 282 13.0 21.7 32.3
1995 263 12.0 21.9 28.9
1996 263 12.0 21.9 28.9
1997 258 12.0 21.5 32.6
1998 254 12.0 21.2 34.3
1999 253 13.2 19.2 39.1
2000 237 12.2 19.4 44.7
2001 218 10.2 21.4 34.9
2002 179 7.2 24.9 43.6
2003 179 7.2 24.9 43.6
2004 157 6.9 22.8 40.1
2005 142 6.4 22.2 38
2006 191 8.0 23.9 38.2
2007 199 8.3 24.0 34.8
2008 214 9.0 23.8 35.4
2009 174 7.9 21.8 32.6
2010 197 8.1 24.1 38.9
2011 171 7.2 23.4 45
2012 175 6.7 25.7 43.4
2013 187 8.1 23.0 52.9
2014 204 8.4 24.2 63.2
2015 187 9.0 20.7 53.5
2016 206 10.0 20.6 53.4
2017 207 10.3 20.0 53.6
2018 185 10.3 17.9 53.5
2019 228 11.7 19.4 53.5
2020 236 12.3 19.0 53.8
2021 177 12.3 14.3 n/a
2022 224 12.0 18.5 n/a
2023 234 12.5 18.7 72.2

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 Ruch Outdoor Community School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 271 14.2 19.0 26.6
1989 266 14.3 18.6 27.4
1990 292 15.2 19.2 22.3
1991 263 14.2 18.5 19.8
1992 263 11.0 23.9 27.4
1993 269 13.0 20.7 29
1994 282 13.0 21.7 32.3
1995 263 12.0 21.9 28.9
1996 263 12.0 21.9 28.9
1997 258 12.0 21.5 32.6
1998 254 12.0 21.2 34.3
1999 253 13.2 19.2 39.1
2000 237 12.2 19.4 44.7
2001 218 10.2 21.4 34.9
2002 179 7.2 24.9 43.6
2003 179 7.2 24.9 43.6
2004 157 6.9 22.8 40.1
2005 142 6.4 22.2 38
2006 191 8.0 23.9 38.2
2007 199 8.3 24.0 34.8
2008 214 9.0 23.8 35.4
2009 174 7.9 21.8 32.6
2010 197 8.1 24.1 38.9
2011 171 7.2 23.4 45
2012 175 6.7 25.7 43.4
2013 187 8.1 23.0 52.9
2014 204 8.4 24.2 63.2
2015 187 9.0 20.7 53.5
2016 206 10.0 20.6 53.4
2017 207 10.3 20.0 53.6
2018 185 10.3 17.9 53.5
2019 228 11.7 19.4 53.5
2020 236 12.3 19.0 53.8
2021 177 12.3 14.3 n/a
2022 224 12.0 18.5 n/a
2023 234 12.5 18.7 72.2

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Ruch Outdoor Community School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 n/a n/a $15,050
2020 n/a n/a $14,701
2021 n/a n/a $19,671
2022 $1,117 (5.6%) $18,702 (94.4%) $19,819
2023 $552 (2.4%) $22,372 (97.6%) $22,924

Data source: Oregon Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Ruch Outdoor Community School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 312th of 705 Elementary schoolsRanks 201st of 706 Elementary schools
 15.8%
Ranks 141st of 379 Middle schoolsRanks 79th of 380 Middle schools
 16.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Ruch Outdoor Community School)46.243.3
 2.9%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Medford School District 549C)42.936.1
 6.8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Oregon)46.539.4
 7.1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Ruch Outdoor Community School)53.872.4
 18.6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Medford School District 549C)41.938
 3.9%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Oregon)46.439.7
 6.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Ruch Outdoor Community School)66.752.2
 14.5%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Medford School District 549C)51.841.5
 10.3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Oregon)49.242.3
 6.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Ruch Outdoor Community School)47.243.5
 3.7%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Medford School District 549C)44.935.4
 9.5%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Oregon)43.237.6
 5.6%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Ruch Outdoor Community School)27.365
 37.7%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Medford School District 549C)54.643
 11.6%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Oregon)5447.1
 6.9%
5th Grade Mathematics (Ruch Outdoor Community School)9.115
 5.9%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Medford School District 549C)37.723.4
 14.3%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Oregon)37.830.7
 7.1%
5th Grade Science (Ruch Outdoor Community School)27.340
 12.7%
   5th Grade Science (Medford School District 549C)3527.3
 7.7%
   5th Grade Science (Oregon)34.730.3
 4.4%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Ruch Outdoor Community School)63.650
 13.6%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Medford School District 549C)55.141.7
 13.4%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Oregon)51.541
 10.5%
6th Grade Mathematics (Ruch Outdoor Community School)5036.7
 13.3%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Medford School District 549C)39.128.4
 10.7%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Oregon)37.128.1
 9%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Ruch Outdoor Community School)61.563.6
 2.1%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Medford School District 549C)62.444.5
 17.9%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Oregon)54.943.8
 11.1%
7th Grade Mathematics (Ruch Outdoor Community School)5031.4
 18.6%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Medford School District 549C)43.330.1
 13.2%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Oregon)40.129.5
 10.6%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Ruch Outdoor Community School)42.163.6
 21.5%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Medford School District 549C)61.646.7
 14.9%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Oregon)53.241.9
 11.3%
8th Grade Mathematics (Ruch Outdoor Community School)17.621.2
 3.6%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Medford School District 549C)41.123.5
 17.6%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Oregon)38.325.5
 12.8%
8th Grade Science (Ruch Outdoor Community School)41.245.5
 4.3%
   8th Grade Science (Medford School District 549C)45.629.3
 16.3%
   8th Grade Science (Oregon)37.526
 11.5%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students228234
 2.6%
African American00
American Indian31
 66.7%
Asian20
 100%
Hispanic2423
 4.2%
Pacific Islander12
 100%
White184187
 1.6%
Two or More Races1321
 61.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients53.5%72.2%
 18.7%


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Students at Ruch Outdoor Community School are 80% White, 10% Hispanic, 9% Two or more races.

Students who attend Ruch Outdoor Community School usually go on to attend:

High : South Medford High School

Ruch Outdoor Community School ranks 230th of 710 Oregon elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 234 students attended Ruch Outdoor Community School.


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