Teach-nw, Eugene OR - Test Scores & Data

Original Research by School Decision on Teach-nw

TEACH-NW is a public charter school serving kindergarten through twelfth grade in Eugene, Oregon. It is part of the Marcola School District, though its address places it in the heart of downtown Eugene, a city known for its university presence, outdoor recreation, and arts culture. The school occupies a single site that covers the full K–12 grade span, which is unusual and means that a student could attend from their first year through graduation without needing to change schools.

Eugene itself is Oregon’s second-largest city and a regional hub. The University of Oregon shapes much of the local economy and cultural life, and the city has a walkable downtown core with extensive trail networks along the Willamette River. Housing in the area is relatively expensive, above national benchmarks, reflecting the desirability of this part of the state. Families considering TEACH-NW should be aware that housing costs in the surrounding zip code are elevated.

The school’s student body is predominantly white, with a notable share of Hispanic students and smaller numbers of students who identify with two or more races. Data on economic disadvantage and special education status were not reported, so it is difficult to assess the level of need or support services available. This is a gap a parent may want to explore directly with the school.

Academically, the available state assessment results point to overall performance that places TEACH-NW among the top quartile of districts in Lane County when measured by a combined proficiency index across subjects and grades. English language arts results are a particular strength, with proficiency rates that trend upward in the middle grades. Math proficiency is more moderate but still above the county median overall. Science results are also solid. Some grade-level data, particularly for the early elementary years, was suppressed due to small group sizes, so a complete picture is not available for every grade. Because the school includes high school grades, a graduation rate would normally be expected, but the data did not include one, so that metric could not be assessed.

As a charter school, TEACH-NW operates with a degree of autonomy from the traditional district structure while still being publicly funded. The district to which it belongs, Marcola SD 79J, had no parent-relevant changes reported in recent years, so the school’s operations may be relatively stable.

For a family considering this school, the key takeaway is that it offers a continuous K–12 experience in a single location within an amenity-rich city. Academic performance is strong, particularly in literacy, and the school’s standing within the county is high. The lack of data on free or reduced-price lunch participation, special education enrollment, and graduation rate means some important questions cannot be answered from the available information. A visit and conversation with school leadership would be worthwhile for any parent wanting to understand the full picture of student support and outcomes.

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Academic performance

State test results and graduation outcomes.

Graduation rate (ACGR)

40-59%Cohort of 18 students · Class of 2021

The federal source publishes a banded range instead of an exact rate when the graduating cohort is small enough that an exact number could risk identifying individual students.

How this school compares to all schools in this state

Each dot is one school’s SY 2020-21 graduation rate, binned by integer rate. Taller columns mean more schools at that rate. This school is highlighted.

326 schools plotted. 10 additional schools' rates are federally suppressed and not shown. Data: EDFacts SY 2020-21.

Math

Grade 546%

School 46% · District 29% · ▲ 17 pts above district

▲ 17 pts above state median · ▲ 16 pts above county median

Grade 650%

School 50% · District 27% · ▲ 23 pts above district

▲ 24 pts above state median · ▲ 26 pts above county median

Grade 846%

School 46% · District 20% · ▲ 26 pts above district

▲ 19 pts above state median · ▲ 17 pts above county median

English language arts

Grade 555%

School 55% · District 41% · ▲ 13 pts above district

▲ 9 pts above state median · ▲ 11 pts above county median

Grade 670%

School 70% · District 33% · ▲ 37 pts above district

▲ 30 pts above state median · ▲ 30 pts above county median

Grade 877%

School 77% · District 46% · ▲ 31 pts above district

▲ 36 pts above state median · ▲ 36 pts above county median

Science

Grade 554%

School 54% · District 32% · ▲ 21 pts above district

▲ 25 pts above state median · ▲ 24 pts above county median

Grade 867%

School 67% · District 29% · ▲ 38 pts above district

▲ 41 pts above state median · ▲ 40 pts above county median

This schoolMarcola SD 79J, same grade

Graduation rate (ACGR) reflects the federally published Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate for the most recent year available. We refresh this data annually at the close of each academic year in June. The federal source publishes a banded rate (for example, "90-94%") instead of an exact number for cohorts small enough to risk identifying individual students. The state distribution chart, where shown, plots every school in the state with a published rate or band; schools whose rate is federally suppressed are excluded. Where the federal source publishes a band rather than an exact rate, the school is placed within its band using a stable, ID-derived offset, so its position is consistent across visits.