Best Schools in Portland, WI
Portland, WI has 10 public schools (3 high, 4 middle, 3 elementary) serving 4,179 students. On average they score 38% on state proficiency tests against a projected 38%, 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, WI
The top high schools in Portland, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Lake Mills High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lake Mills Area School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 488 Students
2. Watertown High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Watertown Unified School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1063 Students
3. Waterloo High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Waterloo School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 255 Students
Best Middle Schools in Portland, WI
The top middle schools in Portland, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Lake Mills Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lake Mills Area School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 410 Students
2. Waterloo Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Waterloo School District • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 116 Students
3. Riverside Middle
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Watertown Unified School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 693 Students
4. Waterloo Intermediate
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Waterloo School District • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 105 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Portland, WI
The top elementary schools in Portland, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Lake Mills Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lake Mills Area School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 610 Students
2. Lincoln Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Watertown Unified School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 154 Students
3. Waterloo Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Waterloo School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 285 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Portland, WI
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Portland, WI has a total population of 656 with 18% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 95%, and 27% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Portland, WI
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, WI.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
7.09 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.86 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
5.23 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Portland, WI.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Portland, WI.
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, WI Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Portland, WI
How many schools are in Portland, WI?
Portland, WI has 10 public schools: 3 high schools, 4 middle schools and 3 elementary schools, serving 4,179 students in total.
How do schools in Portland perform on state tests?
On average, 10 schools in Portland score 38% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 38%, 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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