Thurston Elementary School vs. Douglas Gardens Elementary School
Should you attend Thurston Elementary School or Douglas Gardens Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Thurston Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oregon for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
n/a
Overview
Serving 381 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Thurston Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Oregon for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Oregon state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 59% (which is higher 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 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Oregon state average of 42% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 327 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Douglas Gardens Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Oregon for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the Oregon state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher 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 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Oregon state average of 42% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
381 students
327 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
57% | 43%
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
19 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#143 out of 1196 schools in OR
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#294 out of 1196 schools in OR
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
40-44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
50-54%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
15-19%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
55
54
Grade 1 Students
55
46
Grade 2 Students
74
56
Grade 3 Students
58
57
Grade 4 Students
65
54
Grade 5 Students
74
60
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
n/a
% Hispanic
9%
21%
% Black
1%
2%
% White
78%
68%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
12%
8%
Diversity Score
0.37
0.49
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
62%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
9%
