Springfield Public Schools Committed to Student Success Following Release of 2024 Assessment Results
The Oregon Department of Education has released the 2024 Oregon Statewide Assessment Results, highlighting the need for continued investments in core areas at Springfield Public Schools (SPS).
“The need to support our students in receiving a high-quality education has never been greater,” said David Collins, Assistant Superintendent of Instruction. “While we saw marginal gains in several areas, we know we must continue to strengthen instructional practices and provide every opportunity for our students to succeed.”
The results, which are available on the state website, focus on three key subject areas – English language arts, mathematics, and science. The tests provide equity-centered tools and resources that inform instructional decisions from the classroom to the state level. SPS, along with other districts throughout the state, uses the test results and other performance data to measure how well the education system is serving students and determine how best to support them moving forward.
“We continue to have high expectations of every student, every day,” Collins said. “We will use this data to identify programs that have proven results, and when combined with other best practices and resources, will help us to reach our goal of preparing all students to be ready for college, careers, and life.”
English Language Arts | Mathematics | Science | |
2024 | 35.0 | 23.5 | 25.0 |
2023 | 36.6 | 23.9 | 26.1 |
State Average 2024 | 42.5 | 31.0 | 29.3 |
State Average 2023 | 43.0 | 30.6 | 29.4 |
SPS’s Commitment to Improved Learning
The District continues to invest in improving learning outcomes for students.
- New Instructional Materials and Literacy Support: The District introduced new supplemental phonics materials in fall 2024 for its youngest readers, further strengthening other recently updated English language arts curriculum. Middle school science and high school math teachers are also using new instructional materials this year. The District has expanded librarian positions to full-time for the 2024-25 school year. SPS will continue to advocate for and seek additional support via state and federal resources, including ODE grants aimed to expand literacy efforts throughout K-12.
- Data-Informed Evaluation and Adjustments: Administrators and teachers are continually evaluating student assessment data to help inform instructional decisions and direct resources. This allows them to identify learning gaps and provide targeted support to improve student learning outcomes.
- Afterschool and Summer Learning: This fall, SPS opened two new after-school community learning centers to expand equity-driven academic enrichment and culturally relevant family involvement. This summer, over 2,000 students participated in academic enrichment programs, which supported credit recovery, graduation efforts, and enhanced learning experiences. We look forward to continuing these opportunities in summer 2025.