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Portland School District 1J


At a glance
13thof 140 Oregon districts▲ 4
Better than 90% of Oregon districts
501 N Dixon St
Portland, OR 97227-1804
·(503) 916-2000·All Oregon district rankings →
Statewide performance 2016–2025
2025: better than 90.7% of districts
86
Schools
41,894
Students
30
5-star schools
Top rankedWinterhaven School2nd of 706 Oregon elementary schools
Biggest riser
Lee Elementary School up 183 spots statewide this year
Smallest classes
Alliance High School 9.1 students per teacher
SchoolDigger ratings
5★
4★
3★
2★
1★
2 schools without a SchoolDigger rating (too few tested students)
Summary:

The Portland School District 1J is home to 86 schools, including 60 elementary schools, 15 middle schools, 10 high schools, and 1 alternative school. The district serves a diverse student population and has a mix of high-performing and lower-performing schools, highlighting the need for a comprehensive approach to address equity and ensure all students have access to a quality education.

Several schools within the district stand out as top performers, including Grant High School, Lincoln High School, and Cleveland High School, all of which are ranked among the top 20 high schools in Oregon. At the elementary level, Laurelhurst Elementary School, Abernethy Elementary School, and Rieke Elementary School stand out as exceptional, ranking among the top 20 elementary schools in the state.

While the district as a whole performs well above the state average in English Language Arts and Science, there are significant performance gaps between the top-performing schools and the lower-performing schools, particularly in Mathematics. Additionally, the district faces challenges with high chronic absenteeism rates and socioeconomic disparities, which may be impacting student achievement. Addressing these issues and ensuring equitable distribution of resources across all schools will be crucial for the Portland School District 1J to continue improving educational outcomes for all students.

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Oregon Department of Education.

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