Top Rankings
Riverdale School District 51j 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 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 564 students in Riverdale School District 51j. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 1% of public schools in Oregon.
Public Schools in Riverdale School District 51j have an average math proficiency score of 69% (versus the Oregon public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 87% (versus the 44% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Oregon public school average of 42% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (OR)
# Schools
2 Schools
1,302 Schools
# Students
564 Students
541,703 Students
# Teachers
40 Teachers
29,489 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Riverdale School District 51j, which is ranked within the top 1% of all 185 school districts in Oregon (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 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 187 school districts
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
69%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
88%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
30%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)80-89%
81%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.40
0.60
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
3%
4%
% Hispanic
8%
26%
% Black
n/a
3%
% White
76%
58%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
13%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $21,817 is higher than the state median of $18,279. The school district revenue/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $20,271 is higher than the state median of $19,325. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$12 MM
$9,902 MM
Spending
$11 MM
$10,468 MM
Revenue / Student
$21,817
$18,279
Spending / Student
$20,271
$19,325
Best Riverdale School District 51j Public Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Riverdale Grade 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
Gr: K-8 | 400 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #22.
Riverdale High School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
9727 Sw Terwilliger Blvd
Portland, OR 97219
(503) 262-4844
Portland, OR 97219
(503) 262-4844
Gr: 9-12 | 164 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Riverdale School District 51j?
Riverdale School District 51j manages 2 public schools serving 564 students.
What is the rank of Riverdale School District 51j?
Riverdale School District 51j is ranked #1 out of 185 school districts in Oregon (top 1%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 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 School District 51j?
76% of Riverdale School District 51j students are White, 13% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Riverdale School District 51j?
Riverdale School District 51j has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is lower than the Oregon state average of 18:1.
What is Riverdale School District 51j's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $20,271 is higher than the state median of $19,325. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
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