Serving 428 students in grades 6-8, Briggs Middle 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 17% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 36% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Oregon state average of 41% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 428 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 30%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in OR
- Math Proficiency: 17% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 36% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
School Overview
Briggs Middle School's student population of 428 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
428 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Briggs Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,196 schools in Oregon (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Briggs Middle School is 0.47, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#907 out of 1196 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
30%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
4%
Hispanic
19%
25%
Black
1%
3%
White
70%
59%
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
7%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
62%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
10%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Briggs Middle School's ranking?
Briggs Middle School is ranked #907 out of 1,196 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Oregon.
What schools are Briggs Middle School often compared to?
Briggs Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Agnes Stewart Middle School, Hamlin Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
17% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% OR state average), while 36% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% OR state average).
How many students attend Briggs Middle School?
428 students attend Briggs Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Briggs Middle School students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Briggs Middle School?
Briggs Middle School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Oregon state average of 17:1.
What grades does Briggs Middle School offer ?
Briggs Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Briggs Middle School part of?
Briggs Middle School is part of Springfield SD 19 School District.
School Reviews
5 8/14/2019
Briggs Middle School is a great school. They help students no matter what. When a kid is going through a tough time the teachers are there to help them get through it, and if a student's grades are dropping the teachers care and helps the student get their grades back up. All of the teachers are passionate about their jobs and don't care whether their students are poor rich or in between, they treat everyone just the same. Teachers and staff respect each other and parents. The school is amazing and hope your kids can go here!
5 8/16/2010
This school is amazing. My daughter goes there and she loves it. They have a great staff. They do most sports, and its fun to go and cheer on your kids team. This school I recomend then any other school in springfield
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