Summary:
The 97214 zip code area of Portland, Oregon is home to 5 elementary schools serving students from kindergarten through 5th grade. This diverse set of schools includes both high-performing public schools as well as a top-ranked public charter school, providing families with a range of educational options.
The standout schools in this area are Le Monde French Immersion Public Charter School, which consistently ranks among the top 10 elementary schools in the state, and Abernethy Elementary School, which also performs exceptionally well, ranking in the top 12 elementary schools in Oregon. Both schools boast impressive test scores, with 70-90% of students proficient or better in core subjects. Richmond Elementary School is another high-performing school in the area, ranking in the top 50 elementary schools statewide.
While the schools in this data set generally outperform the Portland School District 1J and state averages, there is a notable concern around chronic absenteeism, which is higher than the state average across all 5 schools. Additionally, the schools vary significantly in their percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, from 13.22% at Richmond to 65.23% at Buckman Elementary School, highlighting the socioeconomic diversity within the 97214 zip code area.
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