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Best Elementary Schools in Zip Code 97209

Summary:

The 97209 zip code area in Portland, Oregon is home to one standout elementary school, Emerson School, a public charter school serving grades K-5 with 134 students. Emerson School consistently ranks in the top 25% of Oregon elementary schools, with students scoring significantly above the Portland School District 1J and state averages on standardized tests.

Emerson School's academic performance is impressive, with 75% of 4th graders proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to 58.8% in the district and 42.1% statewide. The school's high spending per student ($11,301) and low student-teacher ratio (19.1 to 1) suggest it is well-resourced, which may contribute to its success. However, the school's chronic absenteeism rate of 34.3% is higher than the state average, an area that could be improved.

Overall, Emerson School stands out as a high-performing elementary school in the 97209 zip code area, providing a strong educational experience for its students. While the school's demographics are not provided, its consistently impressive academic achievements make it a potential model for other schools in the region.

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking ()				Ranking ()
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	SchoolDigger Rating ()	Average Standard Score ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	Rank Change from Previous Year

Cities Near Zip Code 97209

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Portland	0.69 mi	154	41^st
Beaverton	5.6 mi	36	56^th
Milwaukie	5.8 mi	19	143^rd
Lake Oswego	7.31 mi	13	1^st
Tigard	7.39 mi	13	47^th

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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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