Best Schools in Portland, IA
Portland, IA has 9 public schools (2 high, 3 middle, 4 elementary) serving 3,624 students. On average they score 71% on state proficiency tests against a projected 56%, so schools in Portland exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Portland, IA
The top high schools in Portland, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Central Springs High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Central Springs Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 226 Students
2. Mason City High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mason City Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 956 Students
Best Middle Schools in Portland, IA
The top middle schools in Portland, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Central Springs Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Central Springs Comm School District • Public • Grades 4 - 8 • 277 Students
2. Lincoln Intermediate
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mason City Comm School District • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 468 Students
3. John Adams Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mason City Comm School District • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 480 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Portland, IA
The top elementary schools in Portland, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Jefferson Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mason City Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 317 Students
2. Central Springs Elem. School - Nora Springs
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Central Springs Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 163 Students
3. Harding Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mason City Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 380 Students
4. Roosevelt Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mason City Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 357 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Portland, IA
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Portland, IA has a total population of 744 with 28% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 90%, and 28% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Portland, IA
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 Portland, IA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
17.43 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.50 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
14.93 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Portland, IA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Portland, IA.
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 Portland, IA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Portland, IA
How many schools are in Portland, IA?
Portland, IA has 9 public schools: 2 high schools, 3 middle schools and 4 elementary schools, serving 3,624 students in total.
How do schools in Portland perform on state tests?
On average, 9 schools in Portland score 71% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 56%, so on average schools in Portland exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Portland?
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: 57%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
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