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Centennial School District 28j

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

Top Rankings

Centennial School District 28j 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 elementary schools serving 3,906 students in Centennial School District 28j. 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 School District 28j 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 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Oregon public elementary school average of 41% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (OR)
# Schools
10 Schools
1,027 Schools
# Students
5,637 Students
367,441 Students
# Teachers
272 Teachers
20,839 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Centennial School District 28j, 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
0.59
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
14%
4%
% Hispanic
32%
25%
% Black
8%
2%
% White
34%
59%
% Hawaiian
4%
1%
% Two or more races
7%
8%
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 grown by 8% 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.
This School District
This State (OR)
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 School District 28j 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 | 519 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
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 | 315 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
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 | 867 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
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 | 342 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #55.
Oliver Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34% )
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
15840 Se Taylor St
Portland, OR 97233
(503) 762-3207
Gr: K-6 | 267 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #66.
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 | 301 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #77.
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 | 437 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #88.
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 | 411 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: n/an/a
Oliver Middle School
15840 Se Taylor St
Portland, OR 97233
(503) 762-3207
Gr: 6-8 | 447 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 69%

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 10 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 5,637 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 66%
  • : 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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