Summary:
The 97214 zip code area of Portland, Oregon is home to 6 schools, including 5 elementary schools and 1 middle school, all part of the Portland School District 1J. This district is ranked 17 out of 140 districts in Oregon and is rated 4 out of 5 stars by SchoolDigger, indicating a strong educational system in the area.
Several schools in this area stand out as top performers, including Richmond Elementary School, which is ranked 43 out of 710 elementary schools in Oregon and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. Le Monde French Immersion Public Charter School and Abernethy Elementary School are also exceptional, ranking 10th and 6th out of 710 elementary schools in the state, respectively, and both earning 5-star ratings.
The schools in this area generally perform well above the district and state averages on standardized tests, particularly in English Language Arts and Mathematics. However, the free/reduced lunch rates vary significantly, from 5.38% at Richmond Elementary to 65.06% at Buckman Elementary, suggesting a range of socioeconomic backgrounds represented in the schools. The spending per student and student-teacher ratios also vary, but do not appear to be the sole drivers of academic performance, as some of the highest-performing schools have lower spending per student and higher student-teacher ratios.
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