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Thurston Elementary School

Public | K-5 | 507 students

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4 stars


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Posted August 2, 2007

My daughter just graduated K-garten, what a wonderful school! The quality of content the teacher covered was wonderful! There is plenty of opportunity to become involved with the school as a parent, as well as for your child to become involved. One item this school takes pride in are the reading programs available to each and every student. My daughter and I enjoyed reading together throughout this last year and watching her 'car' travel further and further down the 'reading road.' I would reccomend this school to any and all! Hope to see you there!
—Submitted by K. S., a parent


Posted April 27, 2004

Our son went K-5 at this school. Although I often chose the teacher I thought would be the best match, they were all great. Our son seemed to work better for the men teachers. The general evviornment built self-esteem, character,an solid acidemic basics. Children were encouraged to go beyond their grade level, entering middle school with recommendations to even skip a level of study. Respect for fellow classmates is encouraged and expected. PTA is active and parent volunteers are always appreciated, in school and out. Grants, pilot programs, and inovative teaching philosophies are up to date even if the school itself is older.
—Submitted by Leta Trask, a parent


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The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
Math

The state average for Math was 79% in 2010.

2010

 
 
85%

2009

 
 
82%

2008

 
 
>95%

2007

 
 
79%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 83% in 2010.

2010

 
 
86%

2009

 
 
92%

2008

 
 
>95%

2007

 
 
90%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2009-2010 Oregon used the Oregon Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (OAKS) to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 10 in reading and math; in grades 4, 7 and 10 in writing; and in grades 5, 8 and 10 in science. The OAKS is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Oregon. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Oregon's state standards

Source: Oregon Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 79% in 2010.

2010

 
 
81%

2009

 
 
92%

2008

 
 
83%

2007

 
 
83%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 84% in 2010.

2010

 
 
81%

2009

 
 
95%

2008

 
 
77%

2007

 
 
88%
Writing

2010

 
 
39%

2009

 
 
39%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2009-2010 Oregon used the Oregon Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (OAKS) to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 10 in reading and math; in grades 4, 7 and 10 in writing; and in grades 5, 8 and 10 in science. The OAKS is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Oregon. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Oregon's state standards

Source: Oregon Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 79% in 2010.

2010

 
 
82%

2009

 
 
84%

2008

 
 
84%

2007

 
 
67%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 77% in 2010.

2010

 
 
89%

2009

 
 
88%

2008

 
 
74%

2007

 
 
77%
Science

2010

 
 
81%

2009

 
 
87%

2008

 
 
77%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2009-2010 Oregon used the Oregon Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (OAKS) to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 10 in reading and math; in grades 4, 7 and 10 in writing; and in grades 5, 8 and 10 in science. The OAKS is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Oregon. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Oregon's state standards

Source: Oregon Department of Education

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 92% 68%
Hispanic 5% 17%
Asian/Pacific Islander 2% 5%
American Indian/Alaska Native 1% 2%
Black 0% 3%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students participating in free or reduced-price lunch program 31%N/A46%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 22N/A19
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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7345 Thurston Rd
Springfield, OR 97478
Phone: (541) 744-6411

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