Serving 563 students in grades 6-8, Thurston Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Oregon for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 31% (which is equal to the Oregon state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50% (which is higher than the Oregon state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Oregon state average of 41% (majority Hispanic).
Thurston Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,196 schools in Oregon (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Thurston Middle School is 0.43, 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.
Thurston Middle School is ranked #484 out of 1,196 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Oregon.
What schools are Thurston Middle School often compared to?
Thurston Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Agnes Stewart Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
31% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% OR state average), while 50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% OR state average).
How many students attend Thurston Middle School?
563 students attend Thurston Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Thurston Middle School students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Thurston Middle School?
Thurston Middle School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Oregon state average of 17:1.
What grades does Thurston Middle School offer ?
Thurston Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Thurston Middle School part of?
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