Douglas Gardens Elementary School vs. Thurston Elementary School
Should I attend Douglas Gardens Elementary School or Thurston Elementary School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Douglas Gardens Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oregon for:
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Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
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Overview
Serving 311 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Douglas Gardens Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Oregon for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-29% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-59% (which is approximately equal to the Oregon state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Oregon state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 407 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Thurston Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Oregon for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-49% (which is higher than the Oregon state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-49% (which is approximately equal to the Oregon state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Oregon state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
311 students
407 students
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
22 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
19:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#399 out of 740 schools in OR
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#335 out of 740 schools in OR
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
40-49%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
40-49%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
49
66
Grade 1 Students
56
65
Grade 2 Students
56
62
Grade 3 Students
55
70
Grade 4 Students
34
63
Grade 5 Students
61
81
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
1%
n/a
% Hispanic
25%
11%
% Black
n/a
n/a
% White
67%
75%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
14%
Diversity Score
0.49
0.41
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
83%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
8%
