Summary:
The 97221 zip code area of Portland, Oregon is home to two exceptional elementary schools: Hayhurst Elementary School and Bridlemile Elementary School. Both schools consistently outperform the Portland School District 1J and the state of Oregon in academic assessments, with Bridlemile ranking 18th and Hayhurst ranking 47th out of 706 Oregon elementary schools.
Hayhurst Elementary School boasts a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger, with 70% or more of its students proficient or better in English Language Arts and Mathematics. The school serves a relatively affluent student population, with only 39.3% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch. Bridlemile Elementary School, on the other hand, has an even higher 5-star rating and exceptional test scores, with 86.1% of 5th graders proficient or better in English Language Arts and 75% in Mathematics. Bridlemile's student population is even more affluent, with only 13.1% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch.
Both schools have relatively low student-teacher ratios, with Hayhurst at 20.8 and Bridlemile at 21. Bridlemile also has a higher spending per student at $27,473, compared to Hayhurst's $24,790. The data suggests that the 97221 area is home to a highly educated and affluent community, which likely contributes to the schools' exceptional performance. However, this also raises questions about equity and access to quality education for students from diverse backgrounds and socioeconomic statuses.
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