Serving 341 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Metropolitan Learning Center ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Oregon for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2018-2019 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 46% (which is higher than the Oregon state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 67% (which is higher than the Oregon state average of 54%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Oregon state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 341 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 31%
- Graduation Rate: 60-79% (Btm 50% in OR)
- Math Proficiency: 46%
- Reading Proficiency: 67%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
School Overview
Metropolitan Learning Center's student population of 341 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
341 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Metropolitan Learning Center is 0.49, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)46%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)67%
54%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
2%
4%
Hispanic
11%
25%
Black
1%
2%
White
69%
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
16%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
60-79%
81%
Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Metropolitan Learning Center often compared to?
Metropolitan Learning Centeris often viewed alongside schools like Chapman Elementary School, Creekside Community High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
46% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% OR state average), while 67% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 54% OR state average).
What is the graduation rate of Metropolitan Learning Center?
The graduation rate of Metropolitan Learning Center is 60-79%, which is lower than the Oregon state average of 81%.
How many students attend Metropolitan Learning Center?
341 students attend Metropolitan Learning Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Metropolitan Learning Center students are White, 16% of students are Two or more races, 11% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Metropolitan Learning Center?
Metropolitan Learning Center has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Oregon state average of 17:1.
What grades does Metropolitan Learning Center offer ?
Metropolitan Learning Center offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Metropolitan Learning Center part of?
Metropolitan Learning Center is part of Portland SD 1j School District.
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