For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 1,187 students in the neighborhood of Metzger, Portland, OR.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Metzger are Twality Middle School, Tigard-tualatin Virtual Academy and Creekside Community High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Metzger, Portland, OR public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 55% (versus the Oregon public middle school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 65% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Oregon public middle school average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in the neighborhood of Metzger, Portland, OR (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Twality Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
14650 Sw 97th Ave
Portland, OR 97224
(503) 431-5200
Portland, OR 97224
(503) 431-5200
Gr: 6-8 | 1,006 student Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #22.
Tigard-tualatin Virtual Academy
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
6960 Sw Sandburg St
Portland, OR 97223
(503) 431-3730
Portland, OR 97223
(503) 431-3730
Gr: K-12 | 118 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #33.
Creekside Community High School
Alternative School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 40-49% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
8040 Sw Durham Rd
Portland, OR 97224
(503) 431-4580
Portland, OR 97224
(503) 431-4580
Gr: 6-12 | 186 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in the neighborhood of Metzger, Portland, OR?
The top-ranked public middle schools in the neighborhood of Metzger, Portland, OR include Twality Middle School, Tigard-tualatin Virtual Academy and Creekside Community High School.
How many public middle schools are located in the neighborhood of Metzger, Portland?
2 public middle schools are located in the neighborhood of Metzger, Portland.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Metzger, Portland?
the neighborhood of Metzger, Portland public middle schools minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Oregon public middle schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
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