The top reported proficiency rate is 37% in English language arts. The lowest is 30% in Science.
Original Research by School Decision on Fir Grove Elementary School
Fir Grove Elementary School is a regular public school serving kindergarten through fifth grade in Roseburg, Oregon, as part of the Douglas County School District 4. It is a small elementary school with a student body that is predominantly white, with a notable share of Hispanic students and a sizable group identifying as two or more races. A substantial portion of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting the economic circumstances of many families in the area.
Academically, Fir Grove’s state assessment results from the 2024-2025 school year paint a mixed picture. The school’s overall proficiency index across tested subjects and grades places it above the midpoint relative to other districts in Douglas County, a modest positive compared to its immediate neighbors. Within the school, fourth grade stands out with stronger performance in both English language arts and math, where proficiency rates are at their highest. Third grade and fifth grade, however, show lower proficiency in math, and fifth grade math is the weakest subject. English language arts in third grade also trails, while fifth grade ELA and fifth grade science each sit at a moderate level. Because the data covers only one year, there is no trend to indicate whether these patterns are typical or shifting. Parents may want to discuss with the school how instruction and support vary across grade levels, particularly as students move into upper elementary.
The school does not serve high school grades, so there is no graduation rate or postsecondary preparation data to report. Information on chronic absenteeism, discipline, staffing, and course access was not available, and no program offerings were detailed in the data. As an elementary school, some of these gaps are expected, but a parent looking for specific enrichment or intervention programs would need to ask Fir Grove directly.
Roseburg, where the school is located, is a regional hub for Douglas County. Historically a lumber industry town, it has diversified into healthcare, tourism, and viticulture, with Mercy Medical Center and Roseburg Forest Products as major employers. The city has a modest downtown core along the South Umpqua River, with residential neighborhoods extending outward. Interstate 5 runs along the west side, and commercial development along highway corridors is auto-oriented. Housing values and rents in the area are moderate relative to state benchmarks, and the local economy has undergone a shift from timber dependency toward healthcare and services, though the transition has brought unemployment and wage challenges. The school district itself has no recent major changes on record.
Fir Grove Elementary fits a family seeking a relatively small neighborhood school in a midsized city that serves as the commercial and civic center of a rural county. The student body is economically diverse, with a high proportion of low-income families. Academic performance is uneven, with some grades doing better than others, and the school’s standing among county districts is above average but still leaves room for improvement in several subjects. A parent may want to inquire about the school’s approach to supporting students in the upper grades, where proficiency drops off, and about any enrichment or intervention programs that are not reflected in the available data.
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