Best Schools in Center, Portland, OR
Center, Portland, OR has 12 public schools (3 high, 1 middle, 8 elementary) serving 9,687 students. On average they score 53% on state proficiency tests against a projected 48%, so schools in Center greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Center, Portland, OR
The top high schools in Center, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Grant High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Portland Sd 1j • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2156 Students
2. Franklin High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Portland Sd 1j • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1966 Students
3. Leodis V. Mcdaniel High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Portland Sd 1j • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1440 Students
Best Middle Schools in Center, Portland, OR
The top middle schools in Center, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Mt Tabor Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Portland Sd 1j • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 606 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Center, Portland, OR
The top elementary schools in Center, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Glencoe Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Portland Sd 1j • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 394 Students
2. Beverly Cleary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Portland Sd 1j • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 604 Students
3. Laurelhurst Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Portland Sd 1j • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 674 Students
4. Sunnyside Environmental School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Portland Sd 1j • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 465 Students
5. Harrison Park School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Portland Sd 1j • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 573 Students
6. Vestal Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Portland Sd 1j • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 230 Students
7. All Saints Chool
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
All Saints Chool • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 467 Students
8. The Portland Montessori School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
The Portland Montessori School • Private • Grades Pre K - 5 • 112 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Center, Portland, OR
Neighborhood-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Center, Portland, OR has a total population of 10,114 with 20% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 95%, and 64% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Center, Portland, 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 Center, Portland, OR.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
49.35 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
5.25 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
44.10 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Center, Portland, OR.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Center, Portland, 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 Center, Portland, OR Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Center, Portland, OR
How many schools are in Center, Portland, OR?
Center, Portland, OR has 12 public schools: 3 high schools, 1 middle schools and 8 elementary schools, serving 9,687 students in total.
How do schools in Center perform on state tests?
On average, 12 schools in Center score 53% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 48%, so on average schools in Center greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Center?
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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- Projected: 43%
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