Springfield School District 19

The Springfield School District 19 in Oregon serves 21 schools, including 12 elementary schools, 4 middle schools, and 5 high schools. The district is ranked 93rd out of 140 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger, indicating there is room for improvement in student performance across the district.

Several schools stand out in the district, including Thurston Elementary School, which consistently ranks among the top in the state with a 4-star rating and significantly higher proficiency rates in core subjects compared to the district and state. Douglas Gardens Elementary School and Academy of Arts and Academics, a public high school, also demonstrate strong academic performance. Among the middle schools, Briggs Middle School and Thurston Middle School have the highest proficiency rates in the district.

However, the district as a whole struggles with lower proficiency rates compared to the state, particularly in Mathematics and Science. The data also reveals significant variation in spending per student, ranging from $8,167 at the Academy of Arts and Academics to $45,509 at Gateways High School, without a clear correlation to student outcomes. This suggests that factors beyond just funding, such as instructional practices and support for struggling students, may be key to improving performance across the district.