Best Public Schools in Portland, IN


Summary:

The city of Portland, Indiana is home to 3 schools serving students from elementary through high school, including 2 elementary schools and 1 junior/senior high school. Based on the data analysis, the schools in this area show a mix of academic performance, with East Jay Elementary and East Elementary School standing out as the stronger performers, while Jay County Junior/Senior High School faces challenges in test scores and graduation rates.

East Jay Elementary has consistently ranked in the top 40% of Indiana elementary schools for the past three years, outperforming the district and state averages in several ILEARN test subjects. In contrast, Jay County Junior/Senior High School has seen a decline in its statewide ranking, dropping from 144 out of 409 Indiana high schools in 2021-2022 to 215 out of 431 in 2023-2024. East Elementary School has historically ranked higher than the other schools, reaching as high as 190 out of 1,033 Indiana elementary schools in 2016-2017 with a 4-star rating.

The data also suggests a potential correlation between socioeconomic status and academic performance, with the schools that have higher percentages of free/reduced lunch recipients, such as East Elementary School and East Jay Elementary, tending to have lower test scores and higher chronic absenteeism rates. Additionally, the higher spending per student at East Elementary School may contribute to its relatively better performance compared to the other schools, highlighting the importance of adequate funding and resources.








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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Indiana Department of Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.





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