Summary:
The 97212 zip code in Portland, Oregon is home to a single standout middle school, Beaumont Middle School. This school has consistently ranked among the top middle schools in the state, earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger for the 2024-2025 school year and placing 26th out of 368 middle schools statewide.
Beaumont Middle School's academic performance is exceptional, with test scores significantly higher than the Portland School District 1J and Oregon state averages across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in 2024-2025, 61.7% of 6th graders were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to 55.2% for the district and 41.7% for the state. The school also has a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 15:1, which likely contributes to its ability to provide personalized attention to students.
While Beaumont Middle School serves a relatively high proportion of economically disadvantaged students, with 64.29% of its students receiving free or reduced-price lunch in 2023-2024, the school's exceptional performance suggests it is effectively supporting the needs of its diverse student population. The school's high spending per student, at $22,672 for the 2022-2023 school year, may also be a factor in its success. However, the school's chronic absenteeism rate of 34.3% in 2023-2024 is an area that could benefit from additional attention and support.
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