Best Schools in Kerns, Portland, OR
Kerns, Portland, OR has 11 public schools (3 high, 2 middle, 4 elementary) serving 8,955 students. On average they score 53% on state proficiency tests against a projected 52%, so schools in Kerns greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Kerns, Portland, OR
The top high schools in Kerns, 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. Cleveland High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Portland Sd 1j • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1547 Students
3. Franklin High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Portland Sd 1j • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1966 Students
Best Middle Schools in Kerns, Portland, OR
The top middle schools in Kerns, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Hosford Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Portland Sd 1j • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 566 Students
2. Da Vinci Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Portland Sd 1j • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 434 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Kerns, Portland, OR
The top elementary schools in Kerns, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Beverly Cleary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Portland Sd 1j • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 604 Students
2. Laurelhurst Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Portland Sd 1j • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 674 Students
3. Sunnyside Environmental School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Portland Sd 1j • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 465 Students
4. Buckman Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Portland Sd 1j • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 395 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Kerns, Portland, OR
Neighborhood-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Kerns, Portland, OR has a total population of 7,107 with 14% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 96%, and 62% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Kerns, 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 Kerns, Portland, OR.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
90.94 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
10.05 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
80.89 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Kerns, Portland, OR.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Kerns, 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 Kerns, Portland, OR Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Kerns, Portland, OR
How many schools are in Kerns, Portland, OR?
Kerns, Portland, OR has 11 public schools: 3 high schools, 2 middle schools and 4 elementary schools, serving 8,955 students in total.
How do schools in Kerns perform on state tests?
On average, 11 schools in Kerns score 53% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 52%, so on average schools in Kerns greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Kerns?
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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