Summary:
The 97215 zip code area in Portland, Oregon is home to 4 schools, including 3 elementary schools and 1 middle school, all part of the Portland School District 1J. The data reveals a mix of high-performing and lower-performing schools, with Mt Tabor Middle School and Glencoe Elementary School consistently outperforming the district and state averages on standardized tests, while Bridger Creative Science School and Portland Arthur Academy Charter School have more mixed results.
Mt Tabor Middle School and Glencoe Elementary School stand out as the top-performing schools in the area, with 5-star ratings from SchoolDigger and significantly higher test scores than the district and state averages. These schools also have lower percentages of free/reduced lunch recipients and higher spending per student, which may contribute to their academic success. In contrast, Bridger Creative Science School and Portland Arthur Academy Charter School have higher free/reduced lunch rates and lower spending per student, which could be factors in their relatively weaker performance.
Overall, the data suggests a strong correlation between school performance and socioeconomic factors, as measured by free/reduced lunch rates. The higher-performing schools also have lower student-teacher ratios, which may be another factor in their academic achievement. The analysis highlights the importance of considering multiple factors when evaluating school performance and the need for a comprehensive understanding of the drivers of academic success in the 97215 zip code area.
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