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#584 of 1,226 schools in OR
Top 48% in state
Leodis V. Mcdaniel High School
High School · Portland Sd 1j · Portland, OR
A Portland Sd 1j high school where students score 3 points below what's typical for similar communities.
2735 NE 82nd Ave, Portland, OR 97220
- Math 24% vs OR 32% (2025)
- Reading 38% vs OR 43% (2025)
- 82.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Leodis V. Mcdaniel High School score 31% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 34%).
2025 OSAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. OR average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 11 points since 2018, to 31% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 38% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 53% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
Based on 26 test records from OR state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
62.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Leodis V. Mcdaniel High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Portland map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 57Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 60Good Transit
- Bike 76Very Bikeable
- City Safety: High6,288/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Portland), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$68,976
Median home value
$427,700
Median rent
$1,412/mo
College educated
34.9%
Homeownership
58.5%
Poverty rate
13.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 97220; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Cleveland High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.5 | 9–12 | Not available | 1,472 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Portland Sd 1j
- Schools in district
- 86
- Rank in district
- #71 of 85
- District spending per student
- $20,800NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 8.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Leodis V. Mcdaniel High School is listed in Portland SD 1J; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Leodis V. Mcdaniel High School
Leodis V. Mcdaniel High School is a public high school in Portland, OR, part of Portland Sd 1j, serving approximately 1,649 students in grades 9th-12th with a 16.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10 and ranks #584 of 1,226 schools in OR.
State assessment records show 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Leodis V. Mcdaniel High School
What grades does Leodis V. Mcdaniel High School serve?
Leodis V. Mcdaniel High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Leodis V. Mcdaniel High School?
Leodis V. Mcdaniel High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,649 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Leodis V. Mcdaniel High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Leodis V. Mcdaniel High School is 16.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Leodis V. Mcdaniel High School rank in OR?
Leodis V. Mcdaniel High School ranks #584 of 1,226 schools in OR.
What is Leodis V. Mcdaniel High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Leodis V. Mcdaniel High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Leodis V. Mcdaniel High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Leodis V. Mcdaniel High School has 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Leodis V. Mcdaniel High School a charter school?
No, Leodis V. Mcdaniel High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Leodis V. Mcdaniel High School a Title I school?
No, Leodis V. Mcdaniel High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Leodis V. Mcdaniel High School?
62.1% of students at Leodis V. Mcdaniel High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 1,649
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 99
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Multnomah County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 52.7%
- Phone
- (503) 916-5220
- 4-Year Graduation
- 82.0%
- Area population (ZIP 97220)
- 27,810
- Area average commute
- 25.4 min
- Area median age
- 40.7
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 OSAS · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 OSAS · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 97220; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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