Markham Elementary School
Portland, OR · Portland SD 1J · Grades K-5
116th of 675 Oregon elementary schools statewide · better than 83%▲ Improving
Markham Elementary School ranking
SchoolRow ranks Markham Elementary School 116th of 675 Oregon elementary schools for 2024–25, based on Oregon Statewide Assessments (OSAS) 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 83% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 68th in 2019 to 83th in 2025 — improving.
Markham Elementary School test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, Oregon Statewide Assessments (OSAS) 2024–25 · 190 students tested
Markham Elementary School students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 402 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 57.9% | 54.7% | ▼ 3.2 pts | |
| Black | 19.4% | 16.4% | ▼ 3.0 pts | |
| Hispanic | 11.5% | 12.2% | ▲ 0.7 pts | |
| Two or more races | 5.4% | 9.7% | ▲ 4.3 pts | |
| Asian | 3.6% | 4.7% | ▲ 1.1 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.0 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.8% | 0.2% | ▼ 0.6 pts |
Homes near Markham Elementary School
Typical home value $645K in zip 97219 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Markham Elementary School
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 10Stephenson Elementary SchoolPortland SD 1J · 1.2 mi away15th of 675
ELA 78% · Math 77% - 9Maplewood Elementary SchoolPortland SD 1J · 1.5 mi away88th of 675
ELA 62% · Math 60% - 10Oak Creek Elementary SchoolLake Oswego SD 7J · 1.5 mi away60th of 675
ELA 65% · Math 67% - 10Capitol Hill Elementary SchoolPortland SD 1J · 1.8 mi away66th of 675
ELA 68% · Math 62% - 9Hayhurst Elementary SchoolPortland SD 1J · 2.2 mi away71st of 675
ELA 67% · Math 62% - 7Metzger Elementary SchoolTigard-Tualatin SD 23J · 2.2 mi away238th of 675
ELA 49% · Math 41% - 9Montclair Elementary SchoolBeaverton SD 48J · 2.2 mi away111th of 675
ELA 66% · Math 49% - 10Rieke Elementary SchoolPortland SD 1J · 2.4 mi away7th of 675
ELA 85% · Math 83%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Markham Elementary School in?
Markham Elementary School is part of the Portland SD 1J district in Portland, Oregon.
Is Markham Elementary School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Markham Elementary School 116th of 675 Oregon elementary schools (better than 83% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (Oregon Statewide Assessments (OSAS) 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Markham Elementary School?
White 55%, Black 16%, Hispanic 12%, Two or more races 10% (402 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Markham Elementary School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 97219 is $645K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (Oregon Statewide Assessments (OSAS) 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.