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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 2026-27 school year, there are 8 public elementary schools serving 3,573 students in Centennial SD 28j School District. This district's average elementary testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public elementary schools in Oregon.
Public Elementary Schools in Centennial SD 28j School District have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Oregon public elementary school average of 33%), 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 elementary school average of 42% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (OR)
# Schools
9 Schools
1,021 Schools
# Students
5,304 Students
367,096 Students
# Teachers
259 Teachers
21,034 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.
Overall District Rank
#156 out of 187 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
31%
Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
44%
Showing 2011–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
30%
Graduation Rate
73%
81.3%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 13-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)52.7%
43.8%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.76
0.60
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2011–2023. View full 30-year historical data
% Asian
14%
4%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% Hispanic
33%
26%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% Black
9%
2%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% White
33%
58%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% Hawaiian
3%
1%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 13-year historical data
% Two or more races
7%
8%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 13-year historical data
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.
Total Revenue
$109 MM
$11,633 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Spending
$133 MM
$12,018 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Revenue / Student
$20,452
$21,572
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Spending / Student
$25,069
$22,286
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Best Centennial SD 28j School District Public Elementary Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Butler Creek Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2789 Sw Butler Rd
Gresham, OR 97080
(503) 762-6100
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:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
17625 Se Foster Rd
Gresham, OR 97080
(503) 762-3209
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:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
17650 Se Brooklyn St
Portland, OR 97236
(503) 762-3206
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:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1546 Se 169th Pl
Portland, OR 97233
(503) 762-3203
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:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
18009 Se Brooklyn St
Portland, OR 97236
(503) 762-3208
Portland, OR 97236
(503) 762-3208
Gr: K-5 | 320 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #66.
Parklane Elementary School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
15811 Se Main St
Portland, OR 97233
(503) 762-3205
Portland, OR 97233
(503) 762-3205
Gr: K-5 | 397 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #77.
Powell Butte Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3615 Se 174th St
Portland, OR 97236
(503) 762-3204
Portland, OR 97236
(503) 762-3204
Gr: K-5 | 392 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: n/an/a
15840 Se Taylor St
Portland, OR 97233
(503) 762-3207
Portland, OR 97233
(503) 762-3207
Gr: 6-8 | 435 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
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