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David Douglas SD 40 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 13 public elementary schools serving 5,852 students in David Douglas SD 40 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 David Douglas SD 40 School District have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Oregon public elementary school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Oregon public elementary school average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (OR)
# Schools
14 Schools
1,014 Schools
# Students
8,635 Students
369,691 Students
# Teachers
485 Teachers
21,288 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1
District Rank
David Douglas SD 40 School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 152 school districts in Oregon (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 72% has decreased from 76% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#137 out of 158 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
47%
Graduation Rate
72%
81%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.78
0.58
# American Indian Students
61 Students
4,054 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
1,292 Students
14,525 Students
% Asian Students
15%
4%
# Hispanic Students
2,469 Students
90,872 Students
% Hispanic Students
29%
25%
# Black Students
1,075 Students
8,715 Students
% Black Students
12%
2%
# White Students
2,793 Students
220,969 Students
% White Students
32%
60%
# Hawaiian Students
239 Students
2,992 Students
% Hawaiian Students
3%
1%
# Two or more races Students
675 Students
26,815 Students
% of Two or more races Students
8%
7%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
-
# Students in K Grade:
634
37,056
# Students in 1st Grade:
602
38,060
# Students in 2nd Grade:
636
39,773
# Students in 3rd Grade:
646
39,820
# Students in 4th Grade:
668
40,227
# Students in 5th Grade:
620
40,835
# Students in 6th Grade:
664
41,694
# Students in 7th Grade:
691
37,334
# Students in 8th Grade:
691
39,021
# Students in 9th Grade:
713
3,411
# Students in 10th Grade:
737
3,621
# Students in 11th Grade:
615
3,804
# Students in 12th Grade:
718
4,198
# Ungraded Students:
-
837
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $20,382 is higher than the state median of $18,279. The school district revenue/student has grown by 17% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $19,210 is less than the state median of $19,325. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$176 MM
$9,902 MM
Spending
$166 MM
$10,468 MM
Revenue / Student
$20,382
$18,279
Spending / Student
$19,210
$19,325
Best David Douglas SD 40 School District Public Elementary Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Cherry Park Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 64% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1930 Se 104th Ave
Portland, OR 97216
(503) 256-6501
Portland, OR 97216
(503) 256-6501
Grades: PK-5
| 422 students
Rank: #22.
Alice Ott Middle School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 52% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
12500 Se Ramona St
Portland, OR 97236
(503) 256-6510
Portland, OR 97236
(503) 256-6510
Grades: 6-8
| 592 students
Rank: #33.
Earl Boyles Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 48% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
10822 Se Bush
Portland, OR 97266
(503) 256-6554
Portland, OR 97266
(503) 256-6554
Grades: PK-5
| 350 students
Rank: #44.
Gilbert Heights Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 46% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
12839 Se Holgate Blvd
Portland, OR 97236
(503) 256-6502
Portland, OR 97236
(503) 256-6502
Grades: K-5
| 457 students
Rank: #55.
Ron Russell Middle School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 48% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3955 Se 112th Ave
Portland, OR 97266
(503) 256-6519
Portland, OR 97266
(503) 256-6519
Grades: 6-8
| 808 students
Rank: #66.
Floyd Light Middle School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 47% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
10800 Se Washington St
Portland, OR 97216
(503) 256-6511
Portland, OR 97216
(503) 256-6511
Grades: 6-8
| 646 students
Rank: #77.
Menlo Park Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 44% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
12900 Ne Glisan St
Portland, OR 97230
(503) 256-6506
Portland, OR 97230
(503) 256-6506
Grades: K-5
| 398 students
Rank: #88.
Gilbert Park Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 43% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
13132 Se Ramona St
Portland, OR 97236
(503) 256-6531
Portland, OR 97236
(503) 256-6531
Grades: K-5
| 464 students
Rank: #99.
Ventura Park Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 40-44% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
145 Se 117th Ave
Portland, OR 97216
(503) 256-6508
Portland, OR 97216
(503) 256-6508
Grades: K-5
| 344 students
Rank: #1010.
Lincoln Park Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 41% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
13200 Se Lincoln St
Portland, OR 97233
(503) 256-6504
Portland, OR 97233
(503) 256-6504
Grades: PK-5
| 453 students
Rank: #1111.
West Powellhurst Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 35% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2921 Se 116th Ave
Portland, OR 97266
(503) 256-6509
Portland, OR 97266
(503) 256-6509
Grades: K-5
| 331 students
Rank: #1212.
Arthur Academy
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
13717 Se Division St
Portland, OR 97236
(503) 252-3753
Portland, OR 97236
(503) 252-3753
Grades: K-5
| 152 students
Rank: #1313.
Mill Park Elementary School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 28% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1900 Se 117th Ave
Portland, OR 97216
(503) 256-6507
Portland, OR 97216
(503) 256-6507
Grades: PK-5
| 435 students
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