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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. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, 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 21% (versus the Oregon public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 44% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Oregon public school average of 41% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (OR)
# Schools
9 Schools
1,288 Schools
# Students
5,389 Students
541,624 Students
# Teachers
272 Teachers
29,973 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
20:1
District Rank
Centennial SD 28j School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 186 school districts in Oregon (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 73% has decreased from 74% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#146 out of 189 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
30%
Graduation Rate
73%
81%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.75
0.58
# American Indian Students
34 Students
6,328 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
750 Students
21,614 Students
% Asian Students
14%
4%
# Hispanic Students
1,622 Students
135,470 Students
% Hispanic Students
30%
25%
# Black Students
407 Students
12,441 Students
% Black Students
8%
2%
# White Students
1,992 Students
321,530 Students
% White Students
37%
60%
# Hawaiian Students
159 Students
4,391 Students
% Hawaiian Students
3%
1%
# Two or more races Students
406 Students
38,151 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
44,929
# Students in 9th Grade:
449
45,494
# Students in 10th Grade:
412
44,463
# Students in 11th Grade:
404
42,280
# Students in 12th Grade:
435
42,861
# Ungraded Students:
-
837
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,670 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,281. 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 $19,328. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$90 MM
$9,902 MM
Spending
$82 MM
$10,468 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,670
$18,281
Spending / Student
$15,115
$19,328
Best Centennial SD 28j School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Butler Creek Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2789 Sw Butler Rd
Gresham, OR 97080
(503) 762-6100
Gresham, OR 97080
(503) 762-6100
Grades: K-6
| 547 students
Rank: #22.
Pleasant Valley Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
17625 Se Foster Rd
Gresham, OR 97080
(503) 762-3209
Gresham, OR 97080
(503) 762-3209
Grades: K-6
| 366 students
Rank: #33.
Centennial Middle School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
17650 Se Brooklyn St
Portland, OR 97236
(503) 762-3206
Portland, OR 97236
(503) 762-3206
Grades: 7-8
| 924 students
Rank: #44.
Patrick Lynch Elementary School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1546 Se 169th Pl
Portland, OR 97233
(503) 762-3203
Portland, OR 97233
(503) 762-3203
Grades: K-6
| 392 students
Rank: #55.
Oliver Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
15840 Se Taylor St
Portland, OR 97233
(503) 762-3207
Portland, OR 97233
(503) 762-3207
Grades: K-6
| 267 students
Rank: #66.
Centennial High School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3505 Se 182nd Ave
Gresham, OR 97030
(503) 762-6180
Gresham, OR 97030
(503) 762-6180
Grades: 9-12
| 1,700 students
Rank: #77.
Meadows Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
18009 Se Brooklyn St
Portland, OR 97236
(503) 762-3208
Portland, OR 97236
(503) 762-3208
Grades: K-6
| 340 students
Rank: #88.
Parklane Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
15811 Se Main St
Portland, OR 97233
(503) 762-3205
Portland, OR 97233
(503) 762-3205
Grades: K-6
| 386 students
Rank: #99.
Powell Butte Elementary School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3615 Se 174th St
Portland, OR 97236
(503) 762-3204
Portland, OR 97236
(503) 762-3204
Grades: K-6
| 467 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 rank of Centennial SD 28j School District?
Centennial SD 28j School District is ranked #147 out of 186 school districts in Oregon (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 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?
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 $19,328. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
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