The top reported proficiency rate is 59% in English language arts. The lowest is 39% in Science.
Original Research by School Decision on Hucrest Elementary School
Hucrest Elementary School serves students from kindergarten through fifth grade and is part of Douglas County School District 4 in Roseburg, Oregon. The school sits in a community with a mixed residential, commercial, and industrial character. Roseburg is the county seat and the largest city in Douglas County, functioning as the regional hub for retail, government, and medical services. The city has a history rooted in the timber industry and was once known as the "Timber Capital of the Nation," though its economy has diversified into healthcare, tourism, and viticulture in recent decades. The South Umpqua River runs through the city, and the built environment includes a historic downtown core, residential neighborhoods, and commercial corridors along Highway 99 and Interstate 5.
Hucrest Elementary enrolls a student body that is predominantly white, with a substantial share of students who qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. The school's racial and ethnic composition includes smaller groups of Hispanic, two or more races, and Asian students, with very small numbers of Black, American Indian or Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander students. Data on students with Individualized Education Programs and English learner status was not available for this school.
In terms of academic performance, Hucrest Elementary's state assessment results from the 2024-2025 school year show a pattern that varies by grade level and subject. In English language arts, proficiency rates improved markedly as students moved through the grades, with results that climbed from a modest level in third grade to a robust level by fifth grade. Math proficiency rates were more moderate across the grade span, holding in a similar range for third and fifth graders while reaching a somewhat higher level for fourth graders. Fifth-grade science proficiency was lower than the reading results at that grade. When combining all tested subjects and grades, Hucrest's overall proficiency index places the school in the top quartile relative to other districts in Douglas County. Because this is a single year of data, no trend can be established, and parents may want to monitor future results to see whether these patterns hold.
The school is a regular public elementary school, not a charter or magnet. It does not serve high school grades, so no graduation rate data is available, which is expected given its grade band. Information on programs, course access, staffing, and discipline was not present in the available data, so these areas cannot be characterized.
The housing market in the area around the school reflects a mix of costs relative to state and national benchmarks. Home values in the zip code are lower than the Oregon statewide average, and rents are below the national average as well. The estimated monthly mortgage payment is higher than the typical rent, suggesting that buying a home may be notably more expensive than renting in this market. The unemployment rate nationally has been steady at a moderate level, and mortgage rates have been fluctuating in a typical range.
Roseburg's civic life is anchored by the Douglas County courthouse downtown, a network of city parks, and the South Umpqua River corridor. Umpqua Community College sits about five miles north of the city on a separated campus. The city's major employers include Roseburg Forest Products, a company with a long local history, and Mercy Medical Center, which is the second largest employer. Healthcare and healthcare support had become the largest employment sector in the area by 2021. The local economy has been transitioning away from its historic reliance on timber, with growth in medical services and tourism tied to the region's natural attractions. No recent district-level changes of lasting impact were identified for Douglas County School District 4.
For a family considering Hucrest Elementary, the school presents a mixed academic picture with a notable strength in later elementary reading. The student body is economically diverse, with many families qualifying for meal assistance. The community offers a regional hub with some amenities, though the local economy has faced challenges related to wage levels and the decline of the timber industry. Parents interested in special education supports or English learner services may want to ask the school directly about those resources.
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