Top Rankings
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 2024-25 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 5,369 students in Centennial SD 28j School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Oregon.
Public Schools in Centennial SD 28j School District have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Oregon public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 44% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Oregon public school average of 41% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (OR)
# Schools
9 Schools
1,290 Schools
# Students
5,369 Students
546,509 Students
# Teachers
263 Teachers
29,277 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
20:1
District Rank
Centennial SD 28j School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% 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 73% has decreased from 74% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#146 out of 189 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
30%
Graduation Rate
73%
81%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.75
0.59
# American Indian Students
37 Students
6,690 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
750 Students
21,924 Students
% Asian Students
14%
4%
# Hispanic Students
1,652 Students
138,205 Students
% Hispanic Students
31%
25%
# Black Students
432 Students
12,879 Students
% Black Students
8%
3%
# White Students
1,911 Students
320,355 Students
% White Students
36%
59%
# Hawaiian Students
162 Students
4,597 Students
% Hawaiian Students
3%
1%
# Two or more races Students
404 Students
39,189 Students
% of Two or more races Students
7%
7%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
-
# Students in K Grade:
345
36,857
# Students in 1st Grade:
345
39,977
# Students in 2nd Grade:
398
39,294
# Students in 3rd Grade:
408
40,889
# Students in 4th Grade:
391
40,847
# Students in 5th Grade:
393
41,221
# Students in 6th Grade:
459
41,548
# Students in 7th Grade:
435
42,218
# Students in 8th Grade:
439
43,539
# Students in 9th Grade:
504
46,468
# Students in 10th Grade:
439
45,990
# Students in 11th Grade:
397
43,781
# Students in 12th Grade:
416
42,702
# Ungraded Students:
-
1,178
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,732 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,118. The school district revenue/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,171 is less than the state median of $19,155. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$90 MM
$9,902 MM
Spending
$82 MM
$10,468 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,732
$18,118
Spending / Student
$15,171
$19,155
Best Centennial SD 28j School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Butler Creek Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2789 Sw Butler Rd
Gresham, OR 97080
(503) 762-6100
Gresham, OR 97080
(503) 762-6100
Grades: K-5
| 512 students
Rank: #22.
Pleasant Valley Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
17625 Se Foster Rd
Gresham, OR 97080
(503) 762-3209
Gresham, OR 97080
(503) 762-3209
Grades: K-5
| 299 students
Rank: #33.
Centennial Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
17650 Se Brooklyn St
Portland, OR 97236
(503) 762-3206
Portland, OR 97236
(503) 762-3206
Grades: 6-8
| 876 students
Rank: #44.
Patrick Lynch Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 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
Grades: K-5
| 336 students
Rank: #55.
Centennial High School
Magnet School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3505 Se 182nd Ave
Gresham, OR 97030
(503) 762-6180
Gresham, OR 97030
(503) 762-6180
Grades: 9-12
| 1,756 students
Rank: #66.
Meadows Elementary School
Magnet 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
Grades: K-5
| 311 students
Rank: #77.
Parklane Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
15811 Se Main St
Portland, OR 97233
(503) 762-3205
Portland, OR 97233
(503) 762-3205
Grades: K-5
| 437 students
Rank: #88.
Powell Butte Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3615 Se 174th St
Portland, OR 97236
(503) 762-3204
Portland, OR 97236
(503) 762-3204
Grades: K-5
| 385 students
Rank: n/an/a
Oliver Middle School
Magnet School
15840 Se Taylor St
Portland, OR 97233
(503) 762-3207
Portland, OR 97233
(503) 762-3207
Grades: 6-8
| 457 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Centennial SD 28j School District?
Centennial SD 28j School District manages 9 public schools serving 5,369 students.
What is the rank of Centennial SD 28j School District?
Centennial SD 28j School District is ranked #144 out of 186 school districts in Oregon (bottom 50%) 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: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Centennial SD 28j School District?
36% of Centennial SD 28j School District students are White, 31% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Black, 7% 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 SD 28j School District?
Centennial SD 28j School District has a student/teacher ratio of 20:1, which is higher than the Oregon state average of 18:1.
What is Centennial SD 28j School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,171 is less than the state median of $19,155. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
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