The Metropolitan Learning Center is an alternative public school serving K–12 students in Portland, Oregon, United States. The school is located adjacent to Couch Park. The playground at Couch Park doubles as the playground for the school.
Serving 337 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Metropolitan Learning Center ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Oregon for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 47% (which is higher than the Oregon state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the Oregon state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Oregon state average of 42% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 337 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 34%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Top 50% in OR)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 47% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Metropolitan Learning Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oregon for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Student Attention
School Overview
Metropolitan Learning Center's student population of 337 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
337 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Year Founded
1968
School Rankings
Metropolitan Learning Center ranks within the top 20% of all 1,196 schools in Oregon (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Metropolitan Learning Center is 0.51, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#140 out of 1196 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
30%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
3%
4%
Hispanic
12%
26%
Black
4%
3%
White
66%
58%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
13%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥80%
81%
Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Metropolitan Learning Center's ranking?
Metropolitan Learning Center is ranked #140 out of 1,196 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Oregon.
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?
47% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% OR state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% OR state average).
What is the graduation rate of Metropolitan Learning Center?
The graduation rate of Metropolitan Learning Center is 80%, which is lower than the Oregon state average of 81%.
How many students attend Metropolitan Learning Center?
337 students attend Metropolitan Learning Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Metropolitan Learning Center students are White, 13% of students are Two or more races, 12% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, 3% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Metropolitan Learning Center?
Metropolitan Learning Center has a student ration of 14:1, 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 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Metropolitan Learning Center part of?
Metropolitan Learning Center is part of Portland SD 1j School District.
In what neighborhood is Metropolitan Learning Center located?
Metropolitan Learning Center is located in the Northwest Portland neighborhood of Portland, OR. There are 3 other public schools located in Northwest Portland.
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