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 2025 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 5,637 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 66% 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
10 Schools
1,302 Schools
# Students
5,637 Students
541,703 Students
# Teachers
272 Teachers
29,489 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1
Student By Grade
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
0.60
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
14%
4%
% Hispanic
32%
26%
% Black
8%
3%
% White
34%
58%
% Hawaiian
4%
1%
% Two or more races
7%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,936 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,279. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,450 is less than the state median of $19,325. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$90 MM
$9,902 MM
Spending
$82 MM
$10,468 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,936
$18,279
Spending / Student
$14,450
$19,325
Best Centennial SD 28j School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Butler Creek Elementary 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
| 519 students
Rank: #22.
Pleasant Valley Elementary 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
| 315 students
Rank: #33.
Centennial Middle 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
| 867 students
Rank: #44.
Patrick Lynch Elementary 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
| 342 students
Rank: #55.
Oliver Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
15840 Se Taylor St
Portland, OR 97233
(503) 762-3207
Portland, OR 97233
(503) 762-3207
Grades: K-6
| 267 students
Rank: #66.
Centennial High 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
| 1,731 students
Rank: #77.
Meadows Elementary 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
| 301 students
Rank: #88.
Parklane Elementary 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: #99.
Powell Butte Elementary 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
| 411 students
Rank: n/an/a
15840 Se Taylor St
Portland, OR 97233
(503) 762-3207
Portland, OR 97233
(503) 762-3207
Grades: 6-8
| 447 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Centennial SD 28j School District?
Centennial SD 28j School District manages 10 public schools serving 5,637 students.
What is the rank of Centennial SD 28j School District?
Centennial SD 28j School District is ranked #147 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?
34% of Centennial SD 28j School District students are White, 32% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, 4% 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 21:1, 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 $14,450 is less than the state median of $19,325. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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