Summary:
The 97219 zip code area is home to 9 schools, including 6 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 2 high schools, which are part of either the Portland School District 1J or the Riverdale School District 51J. The standout schools in this area are Riverdale Grade School, Stephenson Elementary School, and Rieke Elementary School, all of which consistently rank among the top schools in the state and have exceptional test scores.
The schools in the 97219 zip code area generally perform above the state and district averages in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science, with the Riverdale School District schools, in particular, outperforming the Portland School District 1J schools. However, there is a notable difference in performance between the high schools, with Ida B. Wells-Barnett High School lagging behind Riverdale High School in test scores and rankings.
The elementary schools in the area are particularly strong, with several ranking in the top 10-15% of Oregon elementary schools. The schools with higher free/reduced lunch rates, such as Markham Elementary School, tend to have lower test scores, highlighting the impact of socioeconomic factors on academic achievement. However, the spending per student and student-teacher ratios do not seem to directly correlate with school performance, suggesting that other factors, such as curriculum, teaching quality, and school leadership, may play a more significant role.
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