Best Schools in 97239, OR
97239, OR has 14 public schools (2 high, 3 middle, 9 elementary) serving 7,946 students. On average they score 62% on state proficiency tests against a projected 53%, so schools in 97239 greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 97239, OR
The top high schools in 97239, 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. Ida B. Wells-barnett High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Portland Sd 1j • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1556 Students
Best Middle Schools in 97239, OR
The top middle schools in 97239, 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. Gray Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Portland Sd 1j • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 483 Students
3. Jackson Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Portland Sd 1j • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 791 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 97239, OR
The top elementary schools in 97239, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Rieke Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Portland Sd 1j • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 300 Students
2. Ainsworth Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Portland Sd 1j • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 563 Students
3. Bridlemile Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Portland Sd 1j • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 458 Students
4. Capitol Hill Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Portland Sd 1j • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 333 Students
5. Hayhurst Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Portland Sd 1j • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 575 Students
6. The Cottonwood School Of Civics And Science
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Oregon Department Of Education • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 205 Students
7. A Renaissance School Of Arts And Sciences
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
A Renaissance School Of Arts And Sciences • Private • Grades KG - 8 • 129 Students
8. Portland Jewish Academy
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Portland Jewish Academy • Private • Grades KG - 8 • 186 Students
9. Hilltop Early Learning Academy
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hilltop Early Learning Academy • Private • Grades Pre K - KG • 85 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 97239, OR
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
97239, OR has a total population of 17,885 with 17% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 99%, and 76% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 97239, 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 97239, OR.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
35.86 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.95 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
31.91 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 97239, OR.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 97239, 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 97239, OR Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 97239, OR
How many schools are in 97239, OR?
97239, OR has 14 public schools: 2 high schools, 3 middle schools and 9 elementary schools, serving 7,946 students in total.
How do schools in 97239 perform on state tests?
On average, 14 schools in 97239 score 62% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 53%, so on average schools in 97239 greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 97239?
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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