Summary:
The 97217 zip code area of Portland, Oregon is home to 7 schools, including 5 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school. These schools serve a diverse student population and demonstrate a wide range of academic performance, with some standout institutions and others struggling to meet proficiency targets.
Among the top-performing schools in the area is Portland Village School, a public charter elementary/middle school that consistently outperforms the Portland School District 1J and the Oregon Department of Education averages in English Language Arts and Mathematics. In contrast, Jefferson High School struggles, with only 22.2% of 11th-grade students proficient in English Language Arts and 14.6% proficient in Mathematics.
The data also reveals significant disparities in student demographics and funding across the schools. Schools with higher percentages of free/reduced lunch recipients, such as Beach Elementary and Chief Joseph Elementary, tend to have lower academic performance, suggesting a potential link between socioeconomic status and student achievement. Additionally, the wide range in spending per student, from $11,301 at Portland Village School to $30,406 at Jefferson High School, may contribute to the observed differences in academic outcomes.
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