For the 2025-26 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 (2025-26)
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 51³Ô¹ÏÍøºÚÁÏ (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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