Markham Elementary School
Portland, OR · Portland SD 1J
Regular public school · Grades K-5 · City, large
116th of 675 Oregon elementary schools statewide · better than 83%▲ Improving
10531 SW Capitol Hwy, Portland, OR 97219
(503)916-5681NCES ID 411004000919Directory 2023–24
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.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, Oregon Statewide Assessments (OSAS) 2024–25 · 190 students tested
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 402 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 1988, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 60.6% | 54.7% | ▼ 5.9 pts | |
| Black | 18.9% | 16.4% | ▼ 2.5 pts | |
| Hispanic | 12.0% | 12.2% | ▲ 0.2 pts | |
| Two or more races | 4.0% | 9.7% | ▲ 5.7 pts | |
| Asian | 2.4% | 4.7% | ▲ 2.3 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 1.6% | 1.5% | ▼ 0.1 pts |
NCES history for this school begins in 1988. Race categories changed by 2010: earlier data combines Asian and Pacific Islander students and does not consistently identify multiracial students. The chart retains that history, while the change table uses 2010 onward.
Typical home value $645K in zip 97219 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank · ▲▼ = points better or worse than Markham Elementary School
- #15Stephenson Elementary SchoolPortland SD 1J · 1.2 mi away15th of 675
ELA 78% ▲17 · Math 77% ▲24Compare - #88Maplewood Elementary SchoolPortland SD 1J · 1.5 mi away88th of 675
ELA 62% ▲1 · Math 60% ▲7Compare - #60Oak Creek Elementary SchoolLake Oswego SD 7J · 1.5 mi away60th of 675
ELA 65% ▲4 · Math 67% ▲14Compare - #66Capitol Hill Elementary SchoolPortland SD 1J · 1.8 mi away66th of 675
ELA 68% ▲7 · Math 62% ▲9Compare - #71Hayhurst Elementary SchoolPortland SD 1J · 2.2 mi away71st of 675
ELA 67% ▲6 · Math 62% ▲9Compare - #238Metzger Elementary SchoolTigard-Tualatin SD 23J · 2.2 mi away238th of 675
ELA 49% ▼12 · Math 41% ▼12Compare - #111Montclair Elementary SchoolBeaverton SD 48J · 2.2 mi away111th of 675
ELA 66% ▲5 · Math 49% ▼4Compare - #7Rieke Elementary SchoolPortland SD 1J · 2.4 mi away7th of 675
ELA 85% ▲24 · Math 83% ▲30Compare
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.