The top reported proficiency rate is 23% in English language arts. The lowest is 15% in Math.
Original Research by School Decision on Table Rock Elementary
Table Rock Elementary serves kindergarten through fifth grade in White City, an unincorporated community in Jackson County, Oregon. The school is part of Eagle Point School District 9, a district for which no recent major changes—bond measures, curriculum shifts, or school closures—were publicly reported in the last several years.
White City itself has a distinctly working-class, family-oriented character. It sits at the junction of two state highways and lacks a traditional town center; its major anchors are a Veterans Affairs hospital and an industrial park served by freight rail. Housing is more affordable than in many Oregon communities, with home values running notably below the state median, a factor that has supported consistent population growth over recent decades. The community is car-dependent, with long average commutes, and public transit is limited to a bus line connecting to Medford and an intercity service. Natural amenities such as wildlife areas and a state recreation site along the Rogue River provide recreation, but there is no walkable downtown.
Table Rock Elementary enrolls a large student body for a K-5 school, drawing from these neighborhoods. The student population is predominantly Hispanic and white, with a smaller share identifying as two or more races. A substantial majority of students come from low-income households, as reflected in the free and reduced-price lunch rate. Data on special education and English learner classifications was not available, a gap a parent may want to explore directly with the school.
State assessment results from the most recent testing year paint a clear picture of academic performance. Across tested grades, proficiency rates in English language arts are modest, with the highest share of students meeting standards in third grade and the lowest in fourth grade. Math results are lower still, declining from third to fifth grade, where only a small fraction of students are proficient. Science results for fifth graders are similarly low. Compared with other districts across Jackson County, Table Rock Elementary’s overall proficiency index places it in the bottom quartile. Only a single year of data was available, so trends cannot be assessed. For a parent, this profile warrants a close conversation with the school about academic support and intervention strategies.
As an elementary school, Table Rock does not have a graduation rate or postsecondary metrics, and no data on chronic absenteeism or disciplinary outcomes were provided. Course offerings and program information were also absent from the available records.
For families considering this school, the peer environment is shaped by a high concentration of students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds, which can influence everything from classroom dynamics to the resources a school is able to marshal. The school’s location in a growing but still modestly priced housing market means it serves a community of families who work in the area’s industrial and institutional sectors. The lack of a traditional downtown or extensive transit options makes reliable personal transportation a practical necessity for most households.
The limited publicly reported data does not allow a full picture of the school’s instructional climate or support structures. A parent would be wise to visit, ask about literacy and math intervention programs, and inquire about how the school addresses the academic gaps evident in the assessment results.
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