Summary:
The 97211 zip code area of Portland, Oregon is home to 5 schools, including 4 elementary schools (Faubion, Vernon, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., and Woodlawn) and 1 high school (Alliance High School). While the schools face challenges, with most performing below district and state averages on standardized tests, a few stand out for their stronger academic results.
Vernon Elementary School consistently outperforms the district and state, with a significant percentage of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and Mathematics. It ranks among the top 30% of Oregon elementary schools. Woodlawn Elementary School also shows strong academic performance, with test scores above the district and state averages, and ranks in the top 40% of Oregon elementary schools. In contrast, Faubion Elementary School is the lowest-performing in the area.
As the only high school in the data set, Alliance High School has shown improvement over time, moving from the bottom 5% of Oregon high schools to the bottom 30%. While its performance is still below the district and state averages, the school's progress suggests positive changes are being made. Across the schools, high rates of free/reduced lunch recipients, ranging from 64.81% to 72.85%, indicate significant socioeconomic challenges in the 97211 zip code area.
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