Centennial SD 28j School District

18135 Se Brooklyn St
Portland, OR 97236-1049
(District boundaries shown in map)
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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 2026-27 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 5,304 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 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Oregon public school average of 43% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (OR)
# Schools
9 Schools
1,292 Schools
# Students
5,304 Students
539,256 Students
# Teachers
259 Teachers
29,755 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
20:1

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%)

Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

19%
31%

Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

33%
44%

Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

21%
30%
73%
81.3%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

(2022-23)
52.7%
43.8%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.76
0.60

Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

% American Indian
1%
1%

Showing 2011–2023. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓

% Asian
14%
4%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

% Hispanic
33%
27%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

% Black
9%
2%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

% White
33%
57%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

% Hawaiian
3%
1%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

% Two or more races
7%
8%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $20,452 in this school district is less than the state median of $21,572. The school district revenue/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $25,069 is higher than the state median of $22,286. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
This School District
This State (OR)
Total Revenue
$109 MM
$11,633 MM

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Spending
$133 MM
$12,018 MM

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Revenue / Student
$20,452
$21,572

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Spending / Student
$25,069
$22,286

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Best Centennial SD 28j School District Public Schools (2026-27)

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 | 509 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
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 | 328 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
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 | 876 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
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 | 316 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #55.
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 | 320 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #66.
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 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #77.
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 | 397 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #88.
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 | 392 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: n/an/a
Oliver Middle School
15840 Se Taylor St
Portland, OR 97233
(503) 762-3207
Gr: 6-8 | 435 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 72%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Centennial SD 28j School District?
Centennial SD 28j School District manages 9 public schools serving 5,304 students.
What is the rank of Centennial SD 28j School District?
Centennial SD 28j School District is ranked #156 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?
33% of Centennial SD 28j School District students are Hispanic, 33% of students are White, 14% of students are Asian, 9% 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 $25,069 is higher than the state median of $22,286. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • District size: 9 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 5,304 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 67%
  • : 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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