Riverdale SD 51j School District

11733 Sw Breyman Ave
Portland, OR 97219-8409
(District boundaries shown in map)
10/
10
Top 1%

Top Rankings

Riverdale SD 51j School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Oregon for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 1%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 1%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 1%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 562 students in Riverdale SD 51j School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 1% of public schools in Oregon.
Public Schools in Riverdale SD 51j School District have an average math proficiency score of 71% (versus the Oregon public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 87% (versus the 44% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Oregon public school average of 41% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (OR)
# Schools
2 Schools
1,288 Schools
# Students
562 Students
541,624 Students
# Teachers
39 Teachers
29,973 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1

District Rank

Riverdale SD 51j School District, which is ranked within the top 1% 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 80-89% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School District
State Average (OR)
#1 out of 189 school districts
(Top 1%)
This chart displays the overall district rank of Riverdale SD 51j  School District, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
72%
31%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Riverdale SD 51j  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Oregon by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
88%
44%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Riverdale SD 51j  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Oregon by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
70-74%
30%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Riverdale SD 51j  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Oregon by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
80-89%
81%
This chart displays public school graduation rate of Riverdale SD 51j  School District and public school graduation rate of Oregon by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.38
0.58
# American Indian Students
2 Students
6,328 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
22 Students
21,614 Students
% Asian Students
4%
4%
# Hispanic Students
40 Students
135,470 Students
% Hispanic Students
7%
25%
# Black Students
2 Students
12,441 Students
% Black Students
n/a
2%
# White Students
440 Students
321,530 Students
% White Students
78%
60%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
4,391 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
53 Students
38,151 Students
% of Two or more races Students
10%
7%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
-
-
# Students in K Grade:
34
37,450
# Students in 1st Grade:
37
38,060
# Students in 2nd Grade:
45
39,773
# Students in 3rd Grade:
38
39,820
# Students in 4th Grade:
36
40,227
# Students in 5th Grade:
46
40,835
# Students in 6th Grade:
41
41,694
# Students in 7th Grade:
49
42,901
# Students in 8th Grade:
46
44,929
# Students in 9th Grade:
53
45,494
# Students in 10th Grade:
49
44,463
# Students in 11th Grade:
48
42,280
# Students in 12th Grade:
40
42,861
# Ungraded Students:
-
837

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $21,895 is higher than the state median of $18,281. The school district revenue/student has grown by 16% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $20,343 is higher than the state median of $19,328. The school district spending/student has grown by 17% over four school years.
This School District
This State (OR)
Total Revenue
$12 MM
$9,902 MM
This chart displays total revenue of Riverdale SD 51j  School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in Oregon by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$11 MM
$10,468 MM
This chart displays total spending of Riverdale SD 51j  School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in Oregon by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$21,895
$18,281
This chart displays average revenue per public school student in Riverdale SD 51j  School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in Oregon by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$20,343
$19,328
This chart displays average spending per public school student in Riverdale SD 51j  School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in Oregon by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Riverdale SD 51j School District Public Schools (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Riverdale Grade School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
11733 Sw Breyman Ave
Portland, OR 97219
(503) 262-4842
Grades: K-8
| 372 students
Rank: #22.
Riverdale High School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
9727 Sw Terwilliger Blvd
Portland, OR 97219
(503) 262-4844
Grades: 9-12
| 190 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Riverdale SD 51j School District?
Riverdale SD 51j School District manages 2 public schools serving 562 students.
What is the rank of Riverdale SD 51j School District?
Riverdale SD 51j School District is ranked #1 out of 186 school districts in Oregon (top 1%) 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: Highest overall rank (Top 1%), Highest math proficiency (Top 1%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 1%) and Highest science proficiency (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Riverdale SD 51j School District?
78% of Riverdale SD 51j School District students are White, 10% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Riverdale SD 51j School District?
Riverdale SD 51j School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is lower than the Oregon state average of 18:1.
What is Riverdale SD 51j School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $20,343 is higher than the state median of $19,328. The school district spending/student has grown by 17% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • District size: 2 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 562 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 22%
  • : 80-89% (Top 30% in OR)
  • : Top 1%
  • : 72% (Top 1%)
  • : 88% (Top 1%)
  • : 70-74% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education

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