THURSTON MIDDLE SCHOOL
Thurston Middle School is a public middle school that is part of the Springfield SD 19 school district, located in Springfield, OR with about 563 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 23 teachers, Thurston Middle School has a student/teacher ratio of about 24:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Thurston Middle School, located at 6300 Thurston Rd in Springfield, Oregon, is a key component of the Springfield Public Schools district. Serving students in the suburban Thurston area, the school focuses on fostering a supportive learning environment that bridges the gap between elementary education and the more rigorous demands of high school. The school’s mission emphasizes academic growth, character development, and creating a community where students feel safe and encouraged to explore their interests through both core curricula and extracurricular offerings.
As part of the Springfield School District, Thurston Middle School utilizes the district’s integrated resources to provide students with a well-rounded education, including technology-enhanced classrooms and various student activities. The school maintains a strong commitment to family and community engagement, serving as a neighborhood hub that encourages parental involvement. Through their official website, the school provides consistent communication regarding academic standards, school events, and administrative updates, aiming to keep the Thurston community informed and connected to the daily life of the campus.
For more information, contact Thurston Middle School at (541) 744-6368 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Springfield, OR 97478-7099
(541) 744-6368
THURSTON MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public school in Springfield, OR with about 563 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Oregon
School Details
- Level:
- Middle School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Springfield SD 19
- Total Students:
- 563
- Teachers:
- 23.68
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Supplemental Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 563 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending THURSTON MIDDLE SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 83% of the student body.
- White
- 82.8%
- Two or more races
- 8.2%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 6.6%
- Black or African American
- 1.2%
- Asian
- 0.5%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.5%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.2%
- Female
- 46.7%
- Male
- 53.3%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.