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 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 565 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 69% (versus the Oregon public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 87% (versus the 44% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Oregon public school average of 43% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (OR)
# Schools
2 Schools
1,292 Schools
# Students
565 Students
539,256 Students
# Teachers
42 Teachers
29,755 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Riverdale SD 51j School District, which is ranked within the top 1% 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 80-89% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#1 out of 187 school districts
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
69%
31%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
88%
44%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
30%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)80-89%
81%
Showing 2013–2022. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)26.9%
43.8%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.39
0.60
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
4%
4%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
7%
27%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
n/a
2%
Showing 2010–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% White
77%
57%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
12%
8%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $25,042 is higher than the state median of $21,572. The school district revenue/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $22,196 is less than the state median of $22,286. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$14 MM
$11,633 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$13 MM
$12,018 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$25,042
$21,572
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$22,196
$22,286
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Riverdale SD 51j School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Riverdale Grade School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
11733 S Breyman Ave
Portland, OR 97219
(503) 262-4842
Portland, OR 97219
(503) 262-4842
Gr: K-8 | 406 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #22.
Riverdale High School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
9727 Sw Terwilliger Blvd
Portland, OR 97219
(503) 262-4844
Portland, OR 97219
(503) 262-4844
Gr: 9-12 | 159 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Riverdale SD 51j School District?
Riverdale SD 51j School District manages 2 public schools serving 565 students.
What is the rank of Riverdale SD 51j School District?
Riverdale SD 51j School District is ranked #1 out of 185 school districts in Oregon (top 1%) 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: 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?
77% of Riverdale SD 51j School District students are White, 12% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Riverdale SD 51j School District?
Riverdale SD 51j School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, 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 $22,196 is less than the state median of $22,286. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
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