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 411 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 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Oregon state average of 41% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 318 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 18:1 is higher 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 41% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
411 students
318 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
58% | 42%
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
18 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
18:1
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
52
52
Grade 1 Students
73
51
Grade 2 Students
72
56
Grade 3 Students
64
58
Grade 4 Students
80
58
Grade 5 Students
70
43
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
2%
% Asian
n/a
n/a
% Hispanic
11%
23%
% Black
1%
1%
% White
75%
67%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
13%
7%
Diversity Score
0.41
0.50
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
62%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
9%
