For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 1,149 students in 97211, OR.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 97211, OR are Vernon Elementary School and Faubion Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 97211 have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Oregon public middle school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 45% statewide average). Middle schools in 97211, OR have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Oregon public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Oregon public middle school average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Best 97211, OR Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Vernon Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2044 Ne Killingsworth St
Portland, OR 97211
(503) 916-6415
Portland, OR 97211
(503) 916-6415
Gr: PK-8 | 579 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #22.
Faubion Elementary School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2930 Ne Dekum St
Portland, OR 97211
(503) 916-5686
Portland, OR 97211
(503) 916-5686
Gr: PK-8 | 570 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
97211, Oregon Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
5250 Ne Martin Luther King
Portland, OR 97211
(503) 789-9099
Portland, OR 97211
(503) 789-9099
Gr: 6-8 | 1 student
Vocational Village High School (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
4039 Ne Alberta Ct
Portland, OR 97211
(503) 916-5747
Portland, OR 97211
(503) 916-5747
Gr: PK-12 | 116 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 97211, OR?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 97211, OR include Vernon Elementary School and Faubion Elementary School.
How many public middle schools are located in 97211?
2 public middle schools are located in 97211.
What is the racial composition of students in 97211?
97211 public middle schools minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Oregon public middle schools average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
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