Portland School District 1J

The Portland School District 1J is home to 85 schools, including 59 elementary schools, 15 middle schools, 10 high schools, and 1 alternative school. The district is ranked 17th out of 140 districts in Oregon and has a 4 out of 5 star rating from SchoolDigger.

Several schools in the district stand out as top performers, including Abernethy Elementary School, Rieke Elementary School, and Winterhaven School, all of which are ranked among the top 20 elementary schools in Oregon. These schools have exceptional test scores, with 80-90% of students proficient in English Language Arts and Mathematics. At the high school level, Cleveland High School and Lincoln High School are also standout performers, ranked 22nd and 19th in the state, respectively.

However, the data also reveals significant disparities in academic performance across the district. While the top-performing schools have proficiency rates of 80-90%, some lower-performing schools, such as Woodmere Elementary School and Rosa Parks Elementary School, have proficiency rates of only 15-30%. This suggests a strong correlation between student socioeconomic status and academic achievement, an area that the district may need to address to ensure more equitable access to quality education for all students.