Howard Elementary School
Medford, OR · Medford SD 549C
Regular public school · Grades K-5 · City, small
592nd of 675 Oregon elementary schools statewide · better than 12%▼ Declining
286 Mace Rd, Medford, OR 97501
(541)842-3760NCES ID 410804000430Directory 2023–24
SchoolRow ranks Howard Elementary School 592nd of 675 Oregon elementary schools for 2024–25, based on Oregon Statewide Assessments (OSAS) 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 12% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 34th in 2019 to 12th in 2025 — declining.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, Oregon Statewide Assessments (OSAS) 2024–25 · 139 students tested
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 283 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 1988, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 56.1% | 52.7% | ▼ 3.4 pts | |
| Hispanic | 37.8% | 40.6% | ▲ 2.8 pts | |
| Two or more races | 2.7% | 3.9% | ▲ 1.2 pts | |
| Asian | 0.5% | 1.1% | ▲ 0.6 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 0.2% | 0.7% | ▲ 0.5 pts | |
| American Indian | 1.3% | 0.7% | ▼ 0.6 pts | |
| Black | 1.3% | 0.4% | ▼ 0.9 pts |
NCES history for this school begins in 1988. Race categories changed by 2010: earlier data combines Asian and Pacific Islander students and does not consistently identify multiracial students. The chart retains that history, while the change table uses 2010 onward.
Typical home value $369K in zip 97501 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank · ▲▼ = points better or worse than Howard Elementary School
- #436Central Point Elementary SchoolCentral Point SD 6 · 1.5 mi away436th of 675
ELA 37% ▲10 · Math 26% ▲11Compare - #510Wilson Elementary SchoolMedford SD 549C · 1.5 mi away510th of 675
ELA 28% ▲1 · Math 27% ▲12Compare - #475Kids Unlimited AcademyMedford SD 549C · 1.8 mi away · charter475th of 675
ELA 30% ▲3 · Math 29% ▲14Compare - #489Jewett Elementary SchoolCentral Point SD 6 · 1.8 mi away489th of 675
ELA 33% ▲6 · Math 24% ▲9Compare - #629Jackson Elementary SchoolMedford SD 549C · 1.8 mi away629th of 675
ELA 19% ▼8 · Math 17% ▲2Compare - #423Richardson Elementary SchoolCentral Point SD 6 · 1.9 mi away423rd of 675
ELA 38% ▲11 · Math 27% ▲12Compare - #446Kennedy Elementary SchoolMedford SD 549C · 2 mi away446th of 675
ELA 35% ▲8 · Math 27% ▲12Compare - #613Medford Online AcademyMedford SD 549C · 2.4 mi away613th of 675
ELA 27% = · Math 10% ▼5Compare
What school district is Howard Elementary School in?
Howard Elementary School is part of the Medford SD 549C district in Medford, Oregon.
Is Howard Elementary School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Howard Elementary School 592nd of 675 Oregon elementary schools (better than 12% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (Oregon Statewide Assessments (OSAS) 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Howard Elementary School?
White 53%, Hispanic 41%, Two or more races 4%, Asian 1% (283 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Howard Elementary School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 97501 is $369K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (Oregon Statewide Assessments (OSAS) 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.