Thurston Elementary School vs. Douglas Gardens Elementary School
Should I attend Thurston Elementary School or Douglas Gardens 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
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Top Rankings
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Douglas Gardens Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oregon for:
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Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Overview
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).
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).
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
407 students
311 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
53% | 47%
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
21 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
15:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#335 out of 740 schools in OR
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#399 out of 740 schools in OR
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
20-29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
40-59%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
66
49
Grade 1 Students
65
56
Grade 2 Students
62
56
Grade 3 Students
70
55
Grade 4 Students
63
34
Grade 5 Students
81
61
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
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1%
% Asian
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1%
% Hispanic
11%
25%
% Black
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% White
75%
67%
% Hawaiian
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% Two or more races
14%
6%
Diversity Score
0.41
0.49
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
83%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
9%