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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 2025 school year, there are 14 public schools serving 8,660 students in David Douglas SD 40 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Oregon.
Public Schools in David Douglas SD 40 School District have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Oregon public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 44% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Oregon public school average of 42% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (OR)
# Schools
14 Schools
1,309 Schools
# Students
8,660 Students
543,728 Students
# Teachers
460 Teachers
29,592 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
19:1
District Rank
David Douglas SD 40 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 77% has increased from 71% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#127 out of 189 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
30%
Graduation Rate
77%
81%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.78
0.60
# American Indian Students
71 Students
6,239 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
1,308 Students
22,130 Students
% Asian Students
15%
4%
# Hispanic Students
2,541 Students
140,928 Students
% Hispanic Students
29%
26%
# Black Students
1,107 Students
12,840 Students
% Black Students
13%
3%
# White Students
2,639 Students
314,491 Students
% White Students
31%
58%
# Hawaiian Students
259 Students
4,706 Students
% Hawaiian Students
3%
1%
# Two or more races Students
671 Students
39,565 Students
% of Two or more races Students
8%
7%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
-
# Students in K Grade:
591
35,517
# Students in 1st Grade:
638
38,273
# Students in 2nd Grade:
684
40,446
# Students in 3rd Grade:
598
39,859
# Students in 4th Grade:
660
41,455
# Students in 5th Grade:
683
41,271
# Students in 6th Grade:
676
41,445
# Students in 7th Grade:
644
41,693
# Students in 8th Grade:
676
42,464
# Students in 9th Grade:
669
45,123
# Students in 10th Grade:
679
46,778
# Students in 11th Grade:
689
45,076
# Students in 12th Grade:
773
44,328
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $20,323 is higher than the state median of $18,211. The school district revenue/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $19,154 is less than the state median of $19,253. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$176 MM
$9,902 MM
Spending
$166 MM
$10,468 MM
Revenue / Student
$20,323
$18,211
Spending / Student
$19,154
$19,253
Best David Douglas SD 40 School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Cherry Park Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 50-54%)
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
| 478 students
Rank: #22.
Arthur Academy
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
13717 Se Division St
Portland, OR 97236
(503) 252-3753
Portland, OR 97236
(503) 252-3753
Grades: K-5
| 155 students
Rank: #33.
Alice Ott Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
12500 Se Ramona St
Portland, OR 97236
(503) 256-6510
Portland, OR 97236
(503) 256-6510
Grades: 6-8
| 582 students
Rank: #44.
David Douglas High School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1001 Se 135th Ave
Portland, OR 97233
(503) 261-8300
Portland, OR 97233
(503) 261-8300
Grades: 9-12
| 2,810 students
Rank: #55.
Gilbert Park Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
13132 Se Ramona St
Portland, OR 97236
(503) 256-6531
Portland, OR 97236
(503) 256-6531
Grades: PK-5
| 472 students
Rank: #66.
Floyd Light Middle School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 39%)
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
| 662 students
Rank: #77.
Menlo Park Elementary School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
12900 Ne Glisan St
Portland, OR 97230
(503) 256-6506
Portland, OR 97230
(503) 256-6506
Grades: PK-5
| 362 students
Rank: #88.
Ron Russell Middle School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3955 Se 112th Ave
Portland, OR 97266
(503) 256-6519
Portland, OR 97266
(503) 256-6519
Grades: 6-8
| 752 students
Rank: #99.
Lincoln Park Elementary School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
13200 Se Lincoln St
Portland, OR 97233
(503) 256-6504
Portland, OR 97233
(503) 256-6504
Grades: PK-5
| 442 students
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Earl Boyles Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
10822 Se Bush
Portland, OR 97266
(503) 256-6554
Portland, OR 97266
(503) 256-6554
Grades: PK-5
| 369 students
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
West Powellhurst Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2921 Se 116th Ave
Portland, OR 97266
(503) 256-6509
Portland, OR 97266
(503) 256-6509
Grades: PK-5
| 344 students
Rank: #1212.
Ventura Park Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
145 Se 117th Ave
Portland, OR 97216
(503) 256-6508
Portland, OR 97216
(503) 256-6508
Grades: PK-5
| 370 students
Rank: #1313.
Gilbert Heights Elementary School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
12839 Se Holgate Blvd
Portland, OR 97236
(503) 256-6502
Portland, OR 97236
(503) 256-6502
Grades: PK-5
| 413 students
Rank: #1414.
Mill Park Elementary School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 20%)
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
| 449 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to David Douglas SD 40 School District?
David Douglas SD 40 School District manages 14 public schools serving 8,660 students.
What is the rank of David Douglas SD 40 School District?
David Douglas SD 40 School District is ranked #125 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 David Douglas SD 40 School District?
31% of David Douglas SD 40 School District students are White, 29% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Asian, 13% 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 David Douglas SD 40 School District?
David Douglas SD 40 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 19:1, which is higher than the Oregon state average of 18:1.
What is David Douglas SD 40 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $19,154 is less than the state median of $19,253. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
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