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Briggs Middle School

Public | 6-8 | 439 students

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4 stars

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Posted September 8, 2012

My student had a horrible time he got bullied and the teachers did not even care I pulled my kid out and put him into hamlin which is a much better school by far
—Submitted by a parent


Posted July 28, 2012

I attend Briggs Middle School and the teachers are amazing. There are many great opportunities to participate in academic programs such as Battle of the Books and Brain Bowl. I enjoy attending and being in this school and its wonderful atmosphere.


Posted December 19, 2008

My oldest child attends Briggs and this is his first year at middle school. Our family is very pleased with the teachers and the staff in general. Some teachers just have a way of connecting to students and this school has done it for my child. Honors and the talented and gifted programs include my child and others who can achieve that extra level but for those who do not the support is there also. I am touched when I see the level of support offered by the teachers and I hope this school can grow to include much more student involvement and school spirit on all levels. Support your school! Hurrah!!!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted December 17, 2008

Briggs is a amazing school, the teachers are amazing, I have gone there for two years and have never wanted to go to another school. Every morning when I wake up I don't always want to go to school but the I think that I get to go and see all of my friends and teachers that encourage me to do my best and to always keep trying and to do my best no matter what you are going through and they are going to be there for you.In this school I feel comfortable and I don't think that I have ever felt this comfortable in a school before. I think that if you are looking for a good school to go to I would totally say go to Briggs. Luv! YA! SJ
—Submitted by a student


Posted October 9, 2008

I am a student at briggs and I love it! Alot kids i know switched to briggs from Hamlin. I like Briggs because its a place were i feel i can be myself. Briggs also has many fun classes you can attend like drama, chior and fax, basically it gives you an oppertunity to try new things.
—Submitted by a student


Posted January 7, 2006

I'm in the Briggs Middle School Visual and Dramatic Arts program and I would like to say that I believe that Briggs is the best middle school I have been to. I have compared this school with Springfield Middle and Hamlin Middle and by far this is the best. Teachers and staff make a very fun, safe, and exciting environment for each individual student. The students all treat eachother equal. No one judges you on what you wear or how you do your hair, they base you on how kind you are as a person. There are no cliques, gangs, or discrimination of any kind. i'm very proud to be a member of Briggs Middle School.
—Submitted by a student


Posted April 8, 2004

My kids really like the school. It has been very positive. They like getting up in the morning to go to school. I have friends whose kids go to other schools and they have a fight every morning because they don't want to go. I think Briggs is a really good school.
—Submitted by a parent


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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 74% in 2010.

2010

 
 
72%

2009

 
 
83%

2008

 
 
64%

2007

 
 
75%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 77% in 2010.

2010

 
 
81%

2009

 
 
83%

2008

 
 
78%

2007

 
 
80%
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 80% in 2010.

2010

 
 
84%

2009

 
 
77%

2008

 
 
76%

2007

 
 
76%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 79% in 2010.

2010

 
 
85%

2009

 
 
85%

2008

 
 
87%

2007

 
 
79%
Writing

2010

 
 
44%

2009

 
 
47%
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 72% in 2010.

2010

 
 
73%

2009

 
 
72%

2008

 
 
70%

2007

 
 
74%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 70% in 2010.

2010

 
 
71%

2009

 
 
79%

2008

 
 
76%

2007

 
 
67%
Science

2010

 
 
72%

2009

 
 
81%

2008

 
 
79%
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 84% 68%
Hispanic 10% 17%
American Indian/Alaska Native 3% 2%
Asian/Pacific Islander 1% 5%
Black 1% 3%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students participating in free or reduced-price lunch program 37%N/A46%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 20N/A19
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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2355 Yolanda Ave
Springfield, OR 97477
Phone: (541) 744-6350

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