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 595 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 23% 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
1,290 Schools
# Students
595 Students
546,509 Students
# Teachers
41 Teachers
29,277 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
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.
Overall District Rank
#1 out of 189 school districts
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
72%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
88%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
30%
Graduation Rate
80-89%
81%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.39
0.59
# American Indian Students
1 Student
6,690 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
21 Students
21,924 Students
% Asian Students
4%
4%
# Hispanic Students
41 Students
138,205 Students
% Hispanic Students
7%
25%
# Black Students
4 Students
12,879 Students
% Black Students
1%
3%
# White Students
461 Students
320,355 Students
% White Students
77%
59%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
4,597 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
65 Students
39,189 Students
% of Two or more races Students
11%
7%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
-
# Students in K Grade:
40
36,857
# Students in 1st Grade:
46
39,977
# Students in 2nd Grade:
42
39,294
# Students in 3rd Grade:
50
40,889
# Students in 4th Grade:
40
40,847
# Students in 5th Grade:
42
41,221
# Students in 6th Grade:
55
41,548
# Students in 7th Grade:
45
42,218
# Students in 8th Grade:
50
43,539
# Students in 9th Grade:
39
46,468
# Students in 10th Grade:
54
45,990
# Students in 11th Grade:
43
43,781
# Students in 12th Grade:
49
42,702
# Ungraded Students:
-
1,178
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $20,681 is higher than the state median of $18,118. The school district revenue/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $19,215 is higher than the state median of $19,155. The school district spending/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$12 MM
$9,902 MM
Spending
$11 MM
$10,468 MM
Revenue / Student
$20,681
$18,118
Spending / Student
$19,215
$19,155
Best Riverdale SD 51j School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Riverdale Grade School
Magnet 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
Grades: K-8
| 410 students
Rank: #22.
Riverdale High School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
9727 Sw Terwilliger Blvd
Portland, OR 97219
(503) 262-4844
Portland, OR 97219
(503) 262-4844
Grades: 9-12
| 185 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Riverdale SD 51j School District?
Riverdale SD 51j School District manages 2 public schools serving 595 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?
77% of Riverdale SD 51j School District students are White, 11% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Riverdale SD 51j School District?
Riverdale SD 51j School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, 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 $19,215 is higher than the state median of $19,155. The school district spending/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
Recent Articles
Drug Testing Teachers: Testing Positive or Negative?
This article examines the ongoing debate about drug testing for teachers in public schools. It discusses the rationale behind such policies, privacy concerns, cost implications, and the relatively low prevalence of drug use among educators. The piece also explores future considerations for drug testing policies in educational settings.
Head in the Clouds: Why Public Schools are Embracing Cloud Computing
Explore how public schools are integrating cloud computing into their educational frameworks. Understand the advantages such as enhanced collaboration, cost savings, and accessibility, as well as the challenges schools face in adopting this technology.
September 27, 2024
Understanding RubricsThis article explores the fundamental principles of rubrics in education, focusing on their role as assessment tools. It breaks down the key components of rubrics, including criteria, performance levels, and descriptors. The piece also delves into the two main types of rubrics - holistic and analytic - providing authoritative definitions and explaining their unique applications in educational settings.
