Photo: Jsayre64 · CC BY-SA 3.0Springfield’s public schools score below 74% of Oregon districts on tests and graduation
Math proficiency in Springfield’s districts is 23%, below the Oregon average (31%). The grade covers the public school district serving Springfield, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within Oregon, not nationally.
From Oregon state tests taken in spring 2022, when 77% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Springfield’s schools, in brief
Against towns with similar incomes
Among the 191 Oregon towns with household incomes within a quarter of Springfield’s, its schools beat 19%, lower than their 26% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓
Results trail the state
In spring 2022, 35% of tested students were proficient in reading and 23% in math, against 44% and 31% statewide; 77% of students in the tested grades sat the tests. The grade ↓
Graduation
74% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 81% across Oregon. Districts ↓
Spending and class size
The district spends $16,089 per student, against $17,749 across Oregon (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓
11 elementary schools, then four middle and four high schools
Which school depends on the address at every step. Enrollment is up 6% since 2020–21. See the path ↓
Choice beyond the district
Springfield Christian Kindergarten and Preschool (private), McKenzie Montessori (private) and Children's Choice Montessori School-Springfield (private) are in town. Every school ↓
Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.
What’s behind Springfield’s grade
C: better than 26% of Oregon school districts, #118 of 142 Oregon towns. Both inputs trail the Oregon average; test scores are the closer of the two to typical.
Where will my kid go?
Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Springfield, with each school’s own grade.
Springfield’s public schools are run by Springfield School District 19. Parts of Springfield (8% of its land) are served by Eugene School District 4J instead. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.
The district
Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.
Well below the state in reading
Springfield vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the Oregon towns that share Springfield’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| Springfield | C | Springfield School District 19 |
| Eugene | B+ | Eugene School District 4J K–12 · Bethel School District 52 K–12 |
Every school in Springfield
22 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with Oregon’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).
Questions about Springfield’s schools
Are Springfield’s schools good?
On Oregon’s tests they score below most of the state: the public schools Springfield children attend score below 74% of Oregon’s school districts on tests and graduation, a C Schools grade, #118 of 142 Oregon towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 19%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is Springfield in?
Springfield School District 19, which runs grades K–12 and enrolls 8,928 students in 21 schools (2024–25). Small parts of Springfield are served by Eugene School District 4J.
Where do Springfield kids go to high school?
One of 4 high schools, depending on your address: Springfield High School, Thurston High School, Academy of Arts and Academics and Gateways High School.
What is Springfield’s graduation rate?
74% of the class of 2023 in Springfield School District 19 graduated in four years, against 81% across Oregon.
How much does Springfield spend per student?
$16,089 in Springfield School District 19 (FY2024), against $17,749 across Oregon. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Are there private schools in Springfield?
Yes: Springfield Christian Kindergarten and Preschool (religious, grades PK–K, 85 students), McKenzie Montessori (nonsectarian, grades PK–3, 83 students) and Children's Choice Montessori School-Springfield (nonsectarian, grades PK–K, 25 students).
Parents talk
What Springfield families are saying about school.
Looking for colleges? Colleges near Springfield → They have their own page.
School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within Oregon. Stars are from neighbors.