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Thurston Middle School

Public | 6-8 | 553 students

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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

 
 
73%

2009

 
 
77%

2008

 
 
75%

2007

 
 
78%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 77% in 2010.

2010

 
 
80%

2009

 
 
90%

2008

 
 
80%

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

 
 
81%

2008

 
 
86%

2007

 
 
78%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 79% in 2010.

2010

 
 
89%

2009

 
 
91%

2008

 
 
85%

2007

 
 
83%
Writing

2010

 
 
32%

2009

 
 
57%
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

 
 
74%

2009

 
 
82%

2008

 
 
76%

2007

 
 
73%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 70% in 2010.

2010

 
 
76%

2009

 
 
76%

2008

 
 
74%

2007

 
 
65%
Science

2010

 
 
72%

2009

 
 
76%

2008

 
 
69%
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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GreatSchools Ratings are based on the most recent standardized test results for schools. Use the breakdown ratings below to compare types of students at this school. Learn more »


Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 92% 68%
Hispanic 5% 17%
American Indian/Alaska Native 1% 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 27%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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6300 Thurston Rd
Springfield, OR 97478
Phone: (541) 744-6368

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