Centennial SD 28j School District

18135 Se Brooklyn St
Portland, OR 97236-1049
(District boundaries shown in map)
2/
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 2025 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 5,637 students in Centennial SD 28j School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Oregon.
Public Schools in Centennial SD 28j School District have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Oregon public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 44% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Oregon public school average of 42% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (OR)
# Schools
10 Schools
1,302 Schools
# Students
5,637 Students
541,703 Students
# Teachers
272 Teachers
29,489 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Centennial SD 28j School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 185 school districts in Oregon (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 73% has increased from 72% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (OR)
#156 out of 187 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
19%
31%
33%
44%
21%
30%
73%
81%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.75
0.60
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
14%
4%
% Hispanic
32%
26%
% Black
8%
3%
% White
34%
58%
% Hawaiian
4%
1%
% Two or more races
7%
7%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $15,936 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,279. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,450 is less than the state median of $19,325. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (OR)
Total Revenue
$90 MM
$9,902 MM
Spending
$82 MM
$10,468 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,936
$18,279
Spending / Student
$14,450
$19,325

Best Centennial SD 28j School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Butler Creek Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2789 Sw Butler Rd
Gresham, OR 97080
(503) 762-6100
Gr: K-5 | 519 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #22.
Pleasant Valley Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
17625 Se Foster Rd
Gresham, OR 97080
(503) 762-3209
Gr: K-5 | 315 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #33.
Centennial Middle School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
17650 Se Brooklyn St
Portland, OR 97236
(503) 762-3206
Gr: 6-8 | 867 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #44.
Patrick Lynch Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1546 Se 169th Pl
Portland, OR 97233
(503) 762-3203
Gr: K-5 | 342 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #55.
Oliver Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34% )
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
15840 Se Taylor St
Portland, OR 97233
(503) 762-3207
Gr: K-6 | 267 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #66.
Meadows Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
18009 Se Brooklyn St
Portland, OR 97236
(503) 762-3208
Gr: K-5 | 301 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #77.
Centennial High School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
3505 Se 182nd Ave
Gresham, OR 97030
(503) 762-6180
Gr: 9-12 | 1,731 student Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #88.
Parklane Elementary School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
15811 Se Main St
Portland, OR 97233
(503) 762-3205
Gr: K-5 | 437 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #99.
Powell Butte Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
3615 Se 174th St
Portland, OR 97236
(503) 762-3204
Gr: K-5 | 411 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: n/an/a
Oliver Middle School
15840 Se Taylor St
Portland, OR 97233
(503) 762-3207
Gr: 6-8 | 447 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 69%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Centennial SD 28j School District?
Centennial SD 28j School District manages 10 public schools serving 5,637 students.
What is the rank of Centennial SD 28j School District?
Centennial SD 28j School District is ranked #157 out of 185 school districts in Oregon (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Oregon school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Centennial SD 28j School District?
34% of Centennial SD 28j School District students are White, 32% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, 4% 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 21:1, 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 $14,450 is less than the state median of $19,325. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2025)

  • District size: 10 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 5,637 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 66%
  • : 73% (Top 50% in OR)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 33% (Btm 50%)
  • : 21% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education

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