Summary:
The 97216 zip code area in Portland, Oregon is home to 5 schools, including 3 elementary schools and 2 middle schools, all part of the David Douglas School District 40 and the Portland School District 1J. The standout school in this area is Harrison Park School, a middle school that consistently outperforms the other schools in test scores, rankings, and ratings.
Among the elementary schools, Cherry Park Elementary School stands out with higher test scores and a 3-star rating, while Mill Park Elementary School and Ventura Park Elementary School have lower rankings and test scores. The other middle school in the area, Floyd Light Middle School, has consistently lower rankings and a 2-star rating.
The schools in the 97216 zip code area face significant socioeconomic challenges, with high percentages of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 65.79% at Harrison Park School to 86.93% at Cherry Park Elementary School. While Harrison Park School stands out as a high-performing school, the other schools in the area face various challenges in terms of student achievement and resource allocation, suggesting that factors beyond just funding and staffing levels may be driving the differences in educational outcomes.
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