Metzger Elementary School

10350 Sw Lincoln St
Portland, OR 97223
(School attendance zone shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%
Serving 545 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Metzger Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Oregon for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 34% (which is higher than the Oregon state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 43% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Oregon state average of 42% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 545 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 53%
  • : Top 50% in OR
  • : 34% (Top 50%)
  • : 43% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Metzger Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oregon for:

School Overview

Metzger Elementary School's student population of 545 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
545 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers

School Rankings

Metzger Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,196 schools in Oregon (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Metzger Elementary School is 0.65, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (OR)
#536 out of 1196 schools
(Top 50%)
34%
31%
43%
44%
30-34%
30%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
4%
Hispanic
35%
26%
Black
2%
3%
White
47%
58%
Hawaiian
5%
1%
Two or more races
9%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
0.65
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
3%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Metzger Elementary School's ranking?
Metzger Elementary School is ranked #536 out of 1,196 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Oregon.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% OR state average), while 43% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% OR state average).
How many students attend Metzger Elementary School?
545 students attend Metzger Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Metzger Elementary School students are White, 35% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hawaiian, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Metzger Elementary School?
Metzger Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Oregon state average of 17:1.
What grades does Metzger Elementary School offer ?
Metzger Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Metzger Elementary School part of?
Metzger Elementary School is part of Tigard-Tualatin SD 23j School District.
In what neighborhood is Metzger Elementary School located?
Metzger Elementary School is located in the Southwest Portland neighborhood of Portland, OR. There are 10 other public schools located in Southwest Portland.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 545 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 53%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 34% (Top 50%)
  • : 43% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education

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