Serving 184 students in grades 6-8, Howard Street Charter ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Oregon for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the Oregon state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the Oregon state average of 44%).
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Oregon state average of 43% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 184 students
- Minority Enrollment: 36%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in OR
- Math Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Howard Street Charter ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oregon for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Community Size
School Overview
Howard Street Charter's student population of 184 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 1 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
184 students
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Year Founded
1997
School Calendar
School Rankings
Howard Street Charter ranks within the top 5% of all 1,174 schools in Oregon (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Howard Street Charter is 0.54, 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
#50 out of 1174 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
30%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
2%
4%
Hispanic
22%
26%
Black
1%
3%
White
64%
57%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
10%
8%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
67%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
n/a
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Phoenix
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Howard Street Charter's ranking?
Howard Street Charter is ranked #50 out of 1,174 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Oregon.
What schools are Howard Street Charter often compared to?
Howard Street Charteris often viewed alongside schools like Jane Goodall Environmental Middle Charter School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% OR state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% OR state average).
How many students attend Howard Street Charter?
184 students attend Howard Street Charter.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Howard Street Charter students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What grades does Howard Street Charter offer ?
Howard Street Charter offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Howard Street Charter part of?
Howard Street Charter is part of Salem-Keizer SD 24j School District.
In what neighborhood is Howard Street Charter located?
Howard Street Charter is located in the Central Area neighborhood of Salem, OR. There are 2 other public schools located in Central Area.
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