Best Schools in 97209, OR
97209, OR has 9 public schools (2 high, 2 middle, 4 elementary) serving 4,657 students. On average they score 42% on state proficiency tests against a projected 44%, so schools in 97209 exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 97209, OR
The top high schools in 97209, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Lincoln High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Portland Sd 1j • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1525 Students
2. Jefferson High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Portland Sd 1j • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 606 Students
Best Middle Schools in 97209, OR
The top middle schools in 97209, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. West Sylvan Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Portland Sd 1j • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 757 Students
2. Harriet Tubman Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Portland Sd 1j • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 360 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 97209, OR
The top elementary schools in 97209, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Emerson School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Portland Sd 1j • Charter • Grades KG - 5 • 106 Students
2. Chapman Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Portland Sd 1j • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 350 Students
3. Boise-eliot Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Portland Sd 1j • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 326 Students
4. Childpeace Montessori School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Childpeace Montessori School • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 279 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 97209, OR
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
97209, OR has a total population of 22,805 with 8% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 96%, and 65% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 97209, OR
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood 97209, OR.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
89.23 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
10.85 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
78.38 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 97209, OR.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 97209, OR.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit 97209, OR Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 97209, OR
How many schools are in 97209, OR?
97209, OR has 9 public schools: 2 high schools, 2 middle schools and 4 elementary schools, serving 4,657 students in total.
How do schools in 97209 perform on state tests?
On average, 9 schools in 97209 score 42% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 44%, so on average schools in 97209 exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 97209?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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