Griffin Creek Elementary School

Summary:

Griffin Creek Elementary School is a public elementary school in Medford, Oregon, serving 573 students from kindergarten to 5th grade. The school is part of the Medford School District 549C, which is ranked 66 out of 140 school districts in the state and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Griffin Creek Elementary has some notable strengths, particularly in its performance with Hispanic, special education, and low socioeconomic status students, ranking in the top 30% of Oregon elementary schools in these subgroups. However, the school struggles in mathematics, with only 10.8% of 5th-grade students proficient or better, significantly lower than the district and state averages. Additionally, the school's statewide ranking has declined in recent years, dropping from 225 out of 705 Oregon elementary schools in 2018-2019 to 396 out of 710 schools for the 2023-2024 school year.

Compared to nearby schools, Hoover Elementary and Jacksonville Elementary consistently rank in the top 15% of Oregon elementary schools, while Washington Elementary and Oak Grove Elementary perform worse than Griffin Creek Elementary. The school's gifted and talented program is also a concern, as it ranked 33 out of 35 Oregon elementary schools in this subgroup for the 2021-2022 school year.


Detail:

Public K-5

 2430 Griffin Creek Rd
       Medford, OR  97501-4226


(541) 842-3740

District: Medford School District 549C

SchoolDigger Rank:
396th of 710 Oregon Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $17,536 Help


Students who attend Griffin Creek Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    McLoughlin Middle School
High:    South Medford High School

Student/teacher ratio:  20.4 Help
Number of students:  573

Racial breakdown:

White:
72.8%
Hispanic:
21.3%
Two or more races:
4.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  69.8% Help


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Compare Details Griffin Creek Elementary School ranks worse than 55.8% of elementary schools in Oregon. It also ranks 8th among 16 ranked elementary schools in the Medford School District 549C. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 39.63. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (72.8%), Hispanic (21.3%), two or more races (4.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 69.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Griffin Creek Elementary School is 20.4, which is the highest among 17 elementary schools in the Medford School District 549C! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Griffin Creek Elementary School is $17,536. 12 elementary schools in the Medford School District 549C spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Griffin Creek Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Griffin Creek Elementary School 396th of 710 Oregon public elementary schools. (See Griffin Creek Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Medford School District 549C:

SchoolDigger ranks Medford School District 549C 66th of 140 Oregon school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Griffin Creek Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Griffin Creek Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 81.50 60th 586 89.8%
2005 80.63 65th 629 89.7%
2006 72.87 133rd 636 79.1%
2007 61.95 227th 652 65.2%
2008 63.59 241st 655 63.2%
2009 59.89 273rd 665 58.9%
2010 63.99 246th 674 63.5%
2011 61.59 262nd 695 62.3%
2012 60.08 278th 730 61.9%
2013 63.77 241st 707 65.9%
2014 64.31 238th 695 65.8%
2015 50.03 330th 706 53.3%
2016 53.98 304th 697 56.4%
2017 65.36 220th 701 68.6%
2018 64.49 229th 709 67.7%
2019 63.08 225th 705 68.1%
2022 44.72 367th 706 48.0%
2023 36.67 426th 706 39.7%
2024 39.63 396th 710 44.2%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Griffin Creek Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 43.25 231st 481 52.0%
2019 38.69 167th 303 44.9%
2024 55.71 90th 299 69.9%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Griffin Creek Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 83.55 33rd 640 94.8%
2019 83.70 43rd 597 92.8%
2022 45.01 363rd 703 48.4%
2023 51.76 255th 595 57.1%
2024 63.18 114th 523 78.2%
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Rank History for Female students at Griffin Creek Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 64.15 210th 681 69.2%
2019 63.92 206th 621 66.8%
2022 40.11 366th 646 43.3%
2023 30.53 456th 652 30.1%
2024 33.58 430th 658 34.7%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Griffin Creek Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 14.52 33rd 35 5.7%
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Rank History for Male students at Griffin Creek Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 63.43 220th 680 67.6%
2019 66.16 182nd 623 70.8%
2022 48.40 315th 654 51.8%
2023 43.25 351st 665 47.2%
2024 46.10 317th 662 52.1%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Griffin Creek Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 71.68 78th 475 83.6%
2019 82.33 27th 364 92.6%
2022 62.97 72nd 339 78.8%
2023 51.04 132nd 360 63.3%
2024 57.69 98th 365 73.2%
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Rank History for White students at Griffin Creek Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 60.45 258th 683 62.2%
2019 57.21 269th 662 59.4%
2022 35.38 442nd 666 33.6%
2023 32.01 451st 656 31.3%
2024 36.38 423rd 670 36.9%
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Data source: test scores: Oregon Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Oregon Department of Education

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by a parent
Monday, August 2, 2010

Open Quote Excellent school, excellent staff, great rural neighborhood. Rated "outstanding" in test scores. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Griffin Creek Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 314 0 6 12 4 n/a n/a 0 336
1989 311 0 4 7 3 n/a n/a 0 325
1990 317 0 4 8 5 n/a n/a 0 334
1991 339 0 7 10 8 n/a n/a 0 364
1992 338 0 5 6 2 n/a n/a 0 351
1993 388 1 5 10 5 n/a n/a 0 409
1994 408 2 6 17 6 n/a n/a 0 439
1995 410 4 7 19 8 n/a n/a 0 448
1996 410 4 7 19 8 n/a n/a 0 448
1997 430 1 4 18 7 n/a n/a 0 460
1998 464 2 7 27 6 n/a n/a 0 506
1999 515 2 6 24 5 n/a n/a 0 552
2000 491 5 9 38 8 n/a n/a 0 551
2001 495 5 6 37 13 n/a n/a 0 556
2002 496 7 9 35 6 n/a n/a 0 553
2003 496 7 9 35 6 n/a n/a 0 553
2004 514 4 9 34 6 n/a n/a 0 567
2005 463 1 5 40 4 n/a n/a 15 528
2006 480 1 9 52 4 n/a n/a 0 546
2007 478 2 5 54 8 n/a n/a 3 550
2008 462 2 9 57 7 n/a n/a 1 538
2009 511 3 8 63 10 n/a n/a 4 599
2010 473 5 9 67 5 n/a n/a 3 562
2011 491 4 6 75 4 3 10 0 593
2012 466 5 5 85 5 3 11 0 580
2013 478 5 6 92 5 2 13 0 601
2014 481 4 5 113 4 2 13 0 622
2015 473 5 2 112 6 1 10 0 609
2016 457 2 3 119 1 0 14 0 596
2017 432 2 4 111 2 0 18 0 569
2018 413 2 5 122 3 1 27 0 573
2019 398 0 1 116 3 1 33 0 552
2020 424 0 0 115 3 0 31 0 573
2021 334 1 0 104 3 1 20 0 463
2022 392 1 2 105 1 1 24 0 526
2023 417 1 3 122 2 1 27 0 573

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Griffin Creek Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 336 17.3 19.4 20.8
1989 325 18.5 17.5 9.8
1990 334 18.5 18.0 10.2
1991 364 18.4 19.7 16.8
1992 351 14.0 25.0 14.5
1993 409 18.8 21.8 16.4
1994 439 19.9 22.1 17.3
1995 448 18.7 24.0 19
1996 448 18.7 24.0 19
1997 460 19.7 23.4 17.8
1998 506 21.7 23.3 17.2
1999 552 23.7 23.3 23.4
2000 551 22.7 24.3 29.6
2001 556 22.7 24.5 21.4
2002 553 21.8 25.4 26.9
2003 553 21.8 25.4 26.9
2004 567 21.5 26.4 28.9
2005 528 19.0 27.8 30.6
2006 546 22.0 24.8 31.5
2007 550 23.3 23.6 26.3
2008 538 24.5 22.0 32
2009 599 24.4 24.5 39.5
2010 562 22.2 25.2 41.5
2011 593 24.3 24.4 42
2012 580 23.1 25.1 42.2
2013 601 24.3 24.7 52.6
2014 622 25.1 24.7 50.8
2015 609 24.0 25.3 44.8
2016 596 27.0 22.0 44.8
2017 569 28.2 20.1 44.6
2018 573 26.2 21.8 44.7
2019 552 26.2 21.0 44.7
2020 573 29.3 19.5 44.7
2021 463 27.7 16.6 n/a
2022 526 27.2 19.2 n/a
2023 573 28.0 20.4 69.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Griffin Creek Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 336 17.3 19.4 20.8
1989 325 18.5 17.5 9.8
1990 334 18.5 18.0 10.2
1991 364 18.4 19.7 16.8
1992 351 14.0 25.0 14.5
1993 409 18.8 21.8 16.4
1994 439 19.9 22.1 17.3
1995 448 18.7 24.0 19
1996 448 18.7 24.0 19
1997 460 19.7 23.4 17.8
1998 506 21.7 23.3 17.2
1999 552 23.7 23.3 23.4
2000 551 22.7 24.3 29.6
2001 556 22.7 24.5 21.4
2002 553 21.8 25.4 26.9
2003 553 21.8 25.4 26.9
2004 567 21.5 26.4 28.9
2005 528 19.0 27.8 30.6
2006 546 22.0 24.8 31.5
2007 550 23.3 23.6 26.3
2008 538 24.5 22.0 32
2009 599 24.4 24.5 39.5
2010 562 22.2 25.2 41.5
2011 593 24.3 24.4 42
2012 580 23.1 25.1 42.2
2013 601 24.3 24.7 52.6
2014 622 25.1 24.7 50.8
2015 609 24.0 25.3 44.8
2016 596 27.0 22.0 44.8
2017 569 28.2 20.1 44.6
2018 573 26.2 21.8 44.7
2019 552 26.2 21.0 44.7
2020 573 29.3 19.5 44.7
2021 463 27.7 16.6 n/a
2022 526 27.2 19.2 n/a
2023 573 28.0 20.4 69.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Griffin Creek Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 n/a n/a $17,372
2020 n/a n/a $13,773
2021 n/a n/a $15,704
2022 $1,609 (9.8%) $14,877 (90.2%) $16,486
2023 $754 (4.3%) $16,782 (95.7%) $17,536

Data source: Oregon Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Griffin Creek Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 225th of 705 Elementary schoolsRanks 426th of 706 Elementary schools
 28.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Griffin Creek Elementary School)40.333.3
 7%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Medford School District 549C)42.936.1
 6.8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Oregon)46.539.4
 7.1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Griffin Creek Elementary School)34.833.3
 1.5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Medford School District 549C)41.938
 3.9%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Oregon)46.439.7
 6.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Griffin Creek Elementary School)67.132.5
 34.6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Medford School District 549C)51.841.5
 10.3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Oregon)49.242.3
 6.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Griffin Creek Elementary School)6122.5
 38.5%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Medford School District 549C)44.935.4
 9.5%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Oregon)43.237.6
 5.6%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Griffin Creek Elementary School)62.839.8
 23%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Medford School District 549C)54.643
 11.6%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Oregon)5447.1
 6.9%
5th Grade Mathematics (Griffin Creek Elementary School)3613.6
 22.4%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Medford School District 549C)37.723.4
 14.3%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Oregon)37.830.7
 7.1%
5th Grade Science (Griffin Creek Elementary School)39.128.4
 10.7%
   5th Grade Science (Medford School District 549C)3527.3
 7.7%
   5th Grade Science (Oregon)34.730.3
 4.4%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Griffin Creek Elementary School)62.950.7
 12.2%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Medford School District 549C)55.141.7
 13.4%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Oregon)51.541
 10.5%
6th Grade Mathematics (Griffin Creek Elementary School)54.832.4
 22.4%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Medford School District 549C)39.128.4
 10.7%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Oregon)37.128.1
 9%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students552573
 3.8%
African American01
American Indian32
 33.3%
Asian13
 200%
Hispanic116122
 5.2%
Pacific Islander11
White398417
 4.8%
Two or More Races3327
 18.2%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients44.7%69.8%
 25.1%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Griffin Creek Elementary School

Griffin Creek Elementary School ranks 396th of 710 Oregon elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 573 students attended Griffin Creek Elementary School.

Students at Griffin Creek Elementary School are 73% White, 21% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races.

Students who attend Griffin Creek Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : McLoughlin Middle School
High : South Medford High School


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