Summary:
The 97227 zip code in Portland, Oregon is home to a single middle school, Harriet Tubman Middle School, which serves grades 6-8. While the school is part of the highly-ranked Portland School District 1J, its own performance has been somewhat mixed in recent years, with fluctuating statewide rankings and test scores that generally lag behind the district average but exceed the state-level metrics.
Harriet Tubman Middle School has a relatively high chronic absenteeism rate of 34.3% and a high percentage of free/reduced lunch recipients at 63.24%, indicating potential challenges in student engagement and socioeconomic factors. However, the school is well-resourced, with a low student-teacher ratio of 12.9 and per-student spending of $26,956. While the school's academic performance data suggests room for improvement, particularly in science proficiency, the overall picture is one of a moderately performing institution within a highly-ranked district.
Given that Harriet Tubman Middle School is the sole middle school serving the 97227 zip code, the need for additional middle school options in the area may be worth considering. The school's mixed performance and the potential challenges it faces suggest that continued support and attention could help drive improvements in student outcomes and better serve the local community.
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