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Fossil Charter School vs. Rockwood Preparatory Academy

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School Overview

School
Fossil Charter School
600 B St
Fossil, OR 97830
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Rockwood Preparatory Academy
740 Se 182nd Ave
Portland, OR 97233
: 
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

Fossil Charter School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oregon for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
n/a
Overview
Serving 1,929 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Fossil Charter School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Oregon for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 47% (which is higher than the Oregon state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 66% (which is higher than the Oregon state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 43:1 is higher than the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Oregon state average of 42% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 374 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Rockwood Preparatory Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Oregon for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Oregon state average of 42% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-12
K-5
Total Students
1,929 students
374 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Fossil Charter School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Rockwood Preparatory Academy over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
51% | 49%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Fossil Charter School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Rockwood Preparatory Academy.
Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
18 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Fossil Charter School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Rockwood Preparatory Academy over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
43:1
21:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Fossil Charter School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Fossil School District 21j and the state of Oregon, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Rockwood Preparatory Academy with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Reynolds School District 7 and the state of Oregon, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#146 out of 1174 schools in OR
(Top 20%)
#868 out of 1174 schools in OR
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Fossil Charter School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Rockwood Preparatory Academy, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
47%
(Top 20% in OR)
15-19%
(Bottom 50% in OR)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Fossil Charter School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Fossil School District 21j and Oregon public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Rockwood Preparatory Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Reynolds School District 7 and Oregon public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
66%
(Top 20% in OR)(21-22 School Year Data)
35-39%
(Bottom 50% in OR)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Fossil Charter School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Fossil School District 21j and Oregon public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Rockwood Preparatory Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Reynolds School District 7 and Oregon public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
50-54%
(Top 10% in OR)(21-22 School Year Data)
11-19%
(Bottom 50% in OR)(21-22 School Year Data)
≥50%
(Top 1% in OR)(16-17 School Year Data)
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Fossil Charter School with the average graduation rate observed in the Fossil School District 21j and Oregon public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2016-17 school year.
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Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Fossil Charter School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Rockwood Preparatory Academy by grade.
Kindergarten Students
159
71
Grade 1 Students
197
69
Grade 2 Students
219
69
Grade 3 Students
269
62
Grade 4 Students
274
51
Grade 5 Students
249
52
Grade 6 Students
234
-
Grade 7 Students
165
-
Grade 8 Students
140
-
Grade 9 Students
9
-
Grade 10 Students
5
-
Grade 11 Students
3
-
Grade 12 Students
6
-

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Fossil Charter School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Fossil School District 21j and in Oregon, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Rockwood Preparatory Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Reynolds School District 7 and in Oregon, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Asian
1%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Fossil Charter School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Fossil School District 21j and in Oregon, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Rockwood Preparatory Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Reynolds School District 7 and in Oregon, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
4%
53%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Fossil Charter School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Fossil School District 21j and in Oregon, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Rockwood Preparatory Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Reynolds School District 7 and in Oregon, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
2%
16%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Fossil Charter School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Fossil School District 21j and in Oregon, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Rockwood Preparatory Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Reynolds School District 7 and in Oregon, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
90%
20%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Fossil Charter School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Fossil School District 21j and in Oregon, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Rockwood Preparatory Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Reynolds School District 7 and in Oregon, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander at Rockwood Preparatory Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander in the Reynolds School District 7 and in Oregon, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Two or more races
3%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Fossil Charter School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Fossil School District 21j and in Oregon, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Rockwood Preparatory Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Reynolds School District 7 and in Oregon, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.19
0.66
This chart showcases the diversity score of Fossil Charter School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Fossil School District 21j and Oregon, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Rockwood Preparatory Academy, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Reynolds School District 7 and Oregon, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
1%
71%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Fossil Charter School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Fossil School District 21j and Oregon, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Rockwood Preparatory Academy, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Reynolds School District 7 and Oregon, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
(20-21 School Year Data)
12%
(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Fossil Charter School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Fossil School District 21j and Oregon, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2020-21 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Rockwood Preparatory Academy, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Reynolds School District 7 and Oregon, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
 
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