Best High Schools in Pleasant Valley, Portland, OR

High schools
3
Students
5,836
Avg actual
26%
Avg projected
44%
Impact
don't meet expectations

The top high schools in Pleasant Valley, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Adrienne C. Nelson High School

B-

SchoolGrade

29%

Actual Test Scores

50%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

North Clackamas Sd 12 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1382 Students

2. David Douglas High School

C+

SchoolGrade

27%

Actual Test Scores

40%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

David Douglas Sd 40 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2698 Students

3. Centennial High School

C-

SchoolGrade

22%

Actual Test Scores

43%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Centennial Sd 28j • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1756 Students

Best Middle Schools in Pleasant Valley, Portland, OR

Middle schools
3
Students
2,479
Avg actual
32%
Avg projected
32%
Impact
meet expectations

The top middle schools in Pleasant Valley, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Happy Valley Middle School

A-

SchoolGrade

42%

Actual Test Scores

45%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

North Clackamas Sd 12 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1021 Students

2. Alice Ott Middle School

C

SchoolGrade

28%

Actual Test Scores

24%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

David Douglas Sd 40 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 582 Students

3. Centennial Middle School

D+

SchoolGrade

25%

Actual Test Scores

27%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Centennial Sd 28j • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 876 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Pleasant Valley, Portland, OR

Elementary schools
7
Students
3,032
Avg actual
28%
Avg projected
26%
Impact
meet expectations

The top elementary schools in Pleasant Valley, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Happy Valley Elementary School

A-

SchoolGrade

53%

Actual Test Scores

46%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

North Clackamas Sd 12 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 489 Students

2. Butler Creek Elementary School

C

SchoolGrade

32%

Actual Test Scores

27%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Centennial Sd 28j • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 512 Students

3. Pleasant Valley Elementary School

C

SchoolGrade

32%

Actual Test Scores

31%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Centennial Sd 28j • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 299 Students

4. Gilbert Heights Elementary School

D

SchoolGrade

23%

Actual Test Scores

17%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

David Douglas Sd 40 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 420 Students

5. Gilbert Park Elementary School

D

SchoolGrade

23%

Actual Test Scores

29%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

David Douglas Sd 40 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 462 Students

6. Lincoln Park Elementary School

D-

SchoolGrade

17%

Actual Test Scores

16%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

David Douglas Sd 40 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 465 Students

7. Powell Butte Elementary School

D-

SchoolGrade

16%

Actual Test Scores

19%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Centennial Sd 28j • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 385 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Pleasant Valley, Portland, OR

Neighborhood-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

Pleasant Valley, Portland, OR has a total population of 15,841 with 22% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 86%, and 34% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Pleasant Valley, Portland, OR

11,347

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

86%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

34%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Pleasant Valley, Portland, OR.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

C+

26.56 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

A

2.36 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

C

24.20 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Pleasant Valley, Portland, OR.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Pleasant Valley, Portland, OR.

ISP Report Card

B+

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

2,487 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

89 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Pleasant Valley, Portland, OR Internet Health Assessment.

Questions About Schools in Pleasant Valley, Portland, OR

How many schools are in Pleasant Valley, Portland, OR?

Pleasant Valley, Portland, OR has 13 public schools: 3 high schools, 3 middle schools and 7 elementary schools, serving 11,347 students in total.

How do schools in Pleasant Valley perform on state tests?

On average, 13 schools in Pleasant Valley score 29% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 32%, so on average schools in Pleasant Valley meet expectations.

How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Pleasant Valley?

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.

Best Schools in Cities Near Pleasant Valley, Portland, OR

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Powellhurst-Gilbert, Portland, OR

  • Actual: 27%
  • Projected: 27%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Centennial, Portland, OR

  • Actual: 19%
  • Projected: 29%
  • Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Lents, Portland, OR

  • Actual: 31%
  • Projected: 33%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
West Mt. Scott, Happy Valley, OR

  • Actual: 30%
  • Projected: 36%
  • Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Gresham-Southwest, Gresham, OR

  • Actual: 21%
  • Projected: 28%
  • Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Mill Park, Portland, OR

  • Actual: 27%
  • Projected: 23%
  • Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Hazelwood-Mill Park, Portland, OR

  • Actual: 26%
  • Projected: 31%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Sunnyside, Clackamas, OR

  • Actual: 39%
  • Projected: 44%
  • Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Rock Creek, Clackamas, OR

  • Actual: 36%
  • Projected: 40%
  • Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Gresham-Rockwood, Gresham, OR

  • Actual: 13%
  • Projected: 25%
  • Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations