Summary:
The 48875 zip code area is home to 4 schools, including 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school, all part of the Portland Public Schools district. While the schools generally perform below state averages on standardized tests, Portland Middle School stands out with consistently strong rankings and test scores, particularly in English Language Arts. Westwood Elementary also shows promise, with high 4th grade math proficiency and low chronic absenteeism rates.
The schools in this area have a predominantly white student population, ranging from 91.1% to 94.2% white students. Free and reduced-price lunch rates vary, from 26.9% at Portland High School to 41.1% at Oakwood Elementary. Spending per student is relatively consistent, ranging from $11,892 at Oakwood Elementary to $13,213 at Westwood Elementary, with student-teacher ratios between 15.5 and 16.9.
While the middle and high school performance is relatively consistent, the two elementary schools show some differences. Westwood Elementary outperforms Oakwood Elementary in several areas, such as math proficiency and chronic absenteeism. The data also highlights areas for potential improvement, such as increasing graduation rates, reducing chronic absenteeism, and raising test scores, particularly in math and science, across the district.
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