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Centennial SD 28j School District (2026) - Gresham, OR

Centennial SD 28j School District

18135 Se Brooklyn St
Portland, OR 97236-1049
(District boundaries shown in map)
2/
10
Bottom 50%

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 8 public elementary schools serving 3,573 students in Centennial SD 28j School District. This district's average elementary testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public elementary schools in Oregon.
Public Elementary Schools in Centennial SD 28j School District have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Oregon public elementary school average of 33%), 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 elementary school average of 42% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (OR)
# Schools
9 Schools
1,023 Schools
# Students
5,304 Students
367,466 Students
# Teachers
259 Teachers
21,056 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.
This School District
State Average (OR)
#156 out of 187 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
19%
31%
33%
44%
21%
30%
73%
81%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.76
0.60
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
14%
4%
% Hispanic
33%
26%
% Black
9%
2%
% White
33%
58%
% 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.
This School District
This State (OR)
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 Elementary Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Butler Creek Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2789 Sw Butler Rd
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:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
17625 Se Foster Rd
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:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
17650 Se Brooklyn St
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:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1546 Se 169th Pl
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:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
18009 Se Brooklyn St
Portland, OR 97236
(503) 762-3208
Gr: K-5 | 320 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #66.
Parklane Elementary School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
15811 Se Main St
Portland, OR 97233
(503) 762-3205
Gr: K-5 | 397 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #77.
Powell Butte Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
3615 Se 174th St
Portland, OR 97236
(503) 762-3204
Gr: K-5 | 392 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: n/an/a
Oliver Middle School
15840 Se Taylor St
Portland, OR 97233
(503) 762-3207
Gr: 6-8 | 435 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 72%

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 9 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 5,304 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 67%
  • : 73% (Top 50% in OR)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 33% (Btm 50%)
  • : 21% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education

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