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Portland Schools May Close Up to 20 | Portland News
Portland Public Schools is preparing for a major overhaul, potentially closing up to 20 schools by the 2027-28 school year to address declining enrollment and reallocate resources more effectively. Originally targeting 5-10 schools, mostly elementary, the plan has expanded after deeper analysis. While overall enrollment is expected to drop another 2%, elementary levels are stabilizing and middle school enrollment is even growing — suggesting families still value Portland’s schools. The district will finalize decisions in September, balancing data with community input to ensure student…
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