Centennial Middle School

17650 Se Brooklyn St
Portland, OR 97236
(School attendance zone shown in map)
3/
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Bottom 50%
Serving 876 students in grades 6-8, Centennial Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Oregon for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 22% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 33% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Oregon state average of 41% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 876 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 63%
  • : Bottom 50% in OR
  • : 22% (Btm 50%)
  • : 33% (Btm 50%)
  • : 22% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Centennial Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oregon for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Centennial Middle School's student population of 876 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
876 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
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School Rankings

Centennial Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,196 schools in Oregon (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Centennial Middle School is 0.76, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (OR)
#856 out of 1196 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Centennial Middle School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
22%
31%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Centennial Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Oregon by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
33%
44%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Centennial Middle School 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.
22%
30%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
17:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Centennial Middle School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Oregon by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
1%
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Centennial Middle School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Oregon by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Asian
15%
4%
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Hispanic
28%
25%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Centennial Middle School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Oregon by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
8%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Centennial Middle School and the percentage of Black public school students in Oregon by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
37%
59%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Centennial Middle School and the percentage of White public school students in Oregon by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
3%
1%
This chart displays the percentage of Hawaiian students in Centennial Middle School and the percentage of Hawaiian public school students in Oregon by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Two or more races
8%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Centennial Middle School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Oregon by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Centennial Middle School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Oregon.
0.76
This chart displays the diversity score of Centennial Middle School and the public school average diversity score of Oregon by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
68%
49%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Centennial Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Oregon by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
9%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Centennial Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Oregon by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Centennial Middle School's ranking?
Centennial Middle School is ranked #856 out of 1,196 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Oregon.
What schools are Centennial Middle School often compared to?
Centennial Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Alice Ott Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
22% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% OR state average), while 33% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% OR state average).
How many students attend Centennial Middle School?
876 students attend Centennial Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
37% of Centennial Middle School students are White, 28% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Black, 8% 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 Middle School?
Centennial Middle School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Oregon state average of 17:1.
What grades does Centennial Middle School offer ?
Centennial Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Centennial Middle School part of?
Centennial Middle School is part of Centennial SD 28j School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 876 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 63%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 22% (Btm 50%)
  • : 33% (Btm 50%)
  • : 22% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education

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