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 2026 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 5,304 students in Centennial SD 28j School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, 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 19% (versus the Oregon public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 44% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Oregon public school average of 43% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (OR)
# Schools
9 Schools
1,294 Schools
# Students
5,304 Students
539,626 Students
# Teachers
259 Teachers
29,777 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
20:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Centennial SD 28j School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% 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 73% has increased from 72% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#156 out of 187 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
30%
Graduation Rate
73%
81%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.76
0.60
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
14%
4%
% Hispanic
33%
26%
% Black
9%
3%
% White
33%
57%
% Hawaiian
3%
1%
% Two or more races
7%
8%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,937 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,349. The school district revenue/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,357 is less than the state median of $19,399. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$90 MM
$9,902 MM
Spending
$82 MM
$10,468 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,937
$18,349
Spending / Student
$15,357
$19,399
Best Centennial SD 28j School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Butler Creek Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2789 Sw Butler Rd
Gresham, OR 97080
(503) 762-6100
Gresham, OR 97080
(503) 762-6100
Gr: K-5 | 509 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #22.
Pleasant Valley Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
17625 Se Foster Rd
Gresham, OR 97080
(503) 762-3209
Gresham, OR 97080
(503) 762-3209
Gr: K-5 | 328 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #33.
Centennial Middle School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
17650 Se Brooklyn St
Portland, OR 97236
(503) 762-3206
Portland, OR 97236
(503) 762-3206
Gr: 6-8 | 876 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #44.
Patrick Lynch Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1546 Se 169th Pl
Portland, OR 97233
(503) 762-3203
Portland, OR 97233
(503) 762-3203
Gr: K-5 | 316 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #55.
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
Gr: K-5 | 320 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #66.
Centennial High School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3505 Se 182nd Ave
Gresham, OR 97030
(503) 762-6180
Gresham, OR 97030
(503) 762-6180
Gr: 9-12 | 1,731 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #77.
Parklane Elementary School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
15811 Se Main St
Portland, OR 97233
(503) 762-3205
Portland, OR 97233
(503) 762-3205
Gr: K-5 | 397 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #88.
Powell Butte Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3615 Se 174th St
Portland, OR 97236
(503) 762-3204
Portland, OR 97236
(503) 762-3204
Gr: K-5 | 392 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: n/an/a
15840 Se Taylor St
Portland, OR 97233
(503) 762-3207
Portland, OR 97233
(503) 762-3207
Gr: 6-8 | 435 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Centennial SD 28j School District?
Centennial SD 28j School District manages 9 public schools serving 5,304 students.
What is the rank of Centennial SD 28j School District?
Centennial SD 28j School District is ranked #156 out of 185 school districts in Oregon (bottom 50%) 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: 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?
33% of Centennial SD 28j School District students are Hispanic, 33% of students are White, 14% of students are Asian, 9% 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 $15,357 is less than the state median of $19,399. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
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