Centennial SD 28j School District

18135 Se Brooklyn St
Portland, OR 97236-1049
(District boundaries shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Centennial SD 28j School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Oregon for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 5,389 students in Centennial SD 28j School District.
Public Schools in Centennial SD 28j School District have a diversity score of 0.75, which is more than the Oregon public school average of 0.58.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Oregon public school average of 41% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (OR)
# Schools
9 Schools
1,290 Schools
# Students
5,389 Students
541,693 Students
# Teachers
272 Teachers
29,976 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
20:1

District Rank

The school district's graduation rate of 74% has decreased from 75% over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
State Average (OR)
(18-19)
31%
40%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Centennial SD 28j  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of OR by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
(18-19)
43%
54%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Centennial SD 28j  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of OR by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
74%
81%
This chart display public school graduation rate of Centennial SD 28j  School District and public school graduation rate of OR by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.75
0.58
# American Indian Students
34 Students
6,329 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
750 Students
21,616 Students
% Asian Students
14%
4%
# Hispanic Students
1,622 Students
135,481 Students
% Hispanic Students
30%
25%
# Black Students
407 Students
12,442 Students
% Black Students
8%
2%
# White Students
1,992 Students
321,578 Students
% White Students
37%
60%
# Hawaiian Students
159 Students
4,391 Students
% Hawaiian Students
3%
1%
# Two or more races Students
406 Students
38,154 Students
% of Two or more races Students
7%
7%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
-
-
# Students in K Grade:
339
37,450
# Students in 1st Grade:
381
38,060
# Students in 2nd Grade:
410
39,773
# Students in 3rd Grade:
389
39,820
# Students in 4th Grade:
398
40,227
# Students in 5th Grade:
436
40,835
# Students in 6th Grade:
412
41,694
# Students in 7th Grade:
439
42,901
# Students in 8th Grade:
485
44,933
# Students in 9th Grade:
449
45,499
# Students in 10th Grade:
412
44,466
# Students in 11th Grade:
404
42,289
# Students in 12th Grade:
435
42,909
# Ungraded Students:
-
837

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $16,670 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,279. The school district revenue/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,115 is less than the state median of $19,325. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
This School District
This State (OR)
Total Revenue
$90 MM
$9,902 MM
This chart display total revenue of Centennial SD 28j  School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in OR by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$82 MM
$10,468 MM
This chart display total spending of Centennial SD 28j  School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in OR by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$16,670
$18,279
This chart display average revenue per public school student in Centennial SD 28j  School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in OR by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$15,115
$19,325
This chart display average spending per public school student in Centennial SD 28j  School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in OR by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Centennial SD 28j School District Public Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Butler Creek Elementary School
Math: 45% | Reading: 55%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2789 Sw Butler Rd
Gresham, OR 97080
(503) 762-6100
Grades: K-6
| 547 students
Rank: #22.
Centennial High School
Math: 30% | Reading: 66%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
3505 Se 182nd Ave
Gresham, OR 97030
(503) 762-6180
Grades: 9-12
| 1,700 students
Rank: #33.
Centennial Middle School
Math: 37% | Reading: 48%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
17650 Se Brooklyn St
Portland, OR 97236
(503) 762-3206
Grades: 7-8
| 924 students
Rank: #44.
Pleasant Valley Elementary School
Math: 36% | Reading: 45%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
17625 Se Foster Rd
Gresham, OR 97080
(503) 762-3209
Grades: K-6
| 366 students
Rank: #55.
Patrick Lynch Elementary School
Math: 31% | Reading: 35%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1546 Se 169th Pl
Portland, OR 97233
(503) 762-3203
Grades: K-6
| 392 students
Rank: #66.
Powell Butte Elementary School
Math: 30% | Reading: 36%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
3615 Se 174th St
Portland, OR 97236
(503) 762-3204
Grades: K-6
| 467 students
Rank: #77.
Oliver Elementary School
Math: 23% | Reading: 32%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
15840 Se Taylor St
Portland, OR 97233
(503) 762-3207
Grades: K-6
| 267 students
Rank: #88.
Meadows Elementary School
Math: 21% | Reading: 29%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
18009 Se Brooklyn St
Portland, OR 97236
(503) 762-3208
Grades: K-6
| 340 students
Rank: #99.
Parklane Elementary School
Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
15811 Se Main St
Portland, OR 97233
(503) 762-3205
Grades: K-6
| 386 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Centennial SD 28j School District?
Centennial SD 28j School District manages 9 public schools serving 5,389 students.
What is the racial composition of students in Centennial SD 28j School District?
37% of Centennial SD 28j School District students are White, 30% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Centennial SD 28j School District?
Centennial SD 28j School District has a student/teacher ratio of 20:1, which is higher than the Oregon state average of 18:1.
What is Centennial SD 28j School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,115 is less than the state median of $19,325. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • District size: 9 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 5,389 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 63%
  • : 74%
  • : 31%
  • : 43%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education

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