Best Public Schools in Zip Code 97239

The 97239 zip code area is home to two standout schools - Gray Middle School and The Cottonwood School of Civics and Science. Gray Middle School is a top-performing middle school, consistently ranking in the top 5% of Oregon middle schools and significantly outpacing the Portland School District 1J and the state of Oregon averages on standardized test scores. In contrast, The Cottonwood School, while still performing well, is not as dominant, ranking in the top 20% of Oregon elementary schools.

Gray Middle School's exceptional performance is evident across multiple metrics. It has maintained a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger and spends $19,415 per student, which is higher than the state average. The school's test scores in English Language Arts, Math, and Science for grades 6-8 are significantly above the district and state averages. Additionally, Gray Middle School has a lower chronic absenteeism rate of 34.3% compared to the state average.

While The Cottonwood School of Civics and Science also has a 5-star rating and performs above the state averages, it does not reach the same level of excellence as Gray Middle School. The Cottonwood School's test scores are generally above the state averages, but not to the same degree as Gray Middle School's. Both schools share the same 34.3% chronic absenteeism rate, which is an area of concern that the districts should investigate and address.