Best Schools in 97236, OR
97236, OR has 19 public schools (2 high, 4 middle, 12 elementary) serving 12,183 students. On average they score 22% on state proficiency tests against a projected 25%, so schools in 97236 meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 97236, OR
The top high schools in 97236, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. David Douglas High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
David Douglas Sd 40 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2698 Students
2. Centennial High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Centennial Sd 28j • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1756 Students
Best Middle Schools in 97236, OR
The top middle schools in 97236, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Alice Ott Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
David Douglas Sd 40 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 582 Students
2. Centennial Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Centennial Sd 28j • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 876 Students
3. Ron Russell Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
David Douglas Sd 40 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 770 Students
4. Oliver Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Centennial Sd 28j • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 457 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 97236, OR
The top elementary schools in 97236, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Butler Creek Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Centennial Sd 28j • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 512 Students
2. Pleasant Valley Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Centennial Sd 28j • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 299 Students
3. Gilbert Heights Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
David Douglas Sd 40 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 420 Students
4. Gilbert Park Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
David Douglas Sd 40 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 462 Students
5. Mill Park Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
David Douglas Sd 40 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 446 Students
6. Earl Boyles Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
David Douglas Sd 40 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 363 Students
7. Patrick Lynch Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Centennial Sd 28j • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 336 Students
8. West Powellhurst Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
David Douglas Sd 40 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 363 Students
9. Meadows Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Centennial Sd 28j • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 311 Students
10. Parklane Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Centennial Sd 28j • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 437 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 97236, OR
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
97236, OR has a total population of 40,641 with 26% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 82%, and 21% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 97236, 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 97236, OR.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
34.28 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.93 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
31.35 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 97236, OR.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 97236, 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 97236, OR Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 97236, OR
How many schools are in 97236, OR?
97236, OR has 19 public schools: 2 high schools, 4 middle schools and 12 elementary schools, serving 12,183 students in total.
How do schools in 97236 perform on state tests?
On average, 19 schools in 97236 score 22% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 25%, so on average schools in 97236 meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 97236?
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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- Actual: 20%
- Projected: 26%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 32%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 35%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 19%
- Projected: 27%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 31%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 28%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 21%
- Projected: 27%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 51%
- Projected: 46%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 24%
- Projected: 29%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations