Centennial Sd 28j School District
School District · Portland, Oregon
Avg Rating
5.1
out of 10
Schools
9
6 elem, 2 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$17,107
Student-Teacher Ratio
20.9:1
Avg Rating
5.1
out of 10
Schools
9
6 elem, 2 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$17,107
Student-Teacher Ratio
20.9:1
Evaluating Centennial Sd 28j?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Centennial Sd 28j as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Pleasant Valley Elementary School
Gresham · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Butler Creek Elementary School
Gresham · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Powell Butte Elementary School
Portland · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Oregon rank
#130 of 146
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-1.2
below Oregon avg
Per-pupil spending
$17,107
+$785 vs Oregon median
District size
5,513 students
Much larger than Oregon median
The short answer
Centennial Sd 28j ranks #130 of 146 Oregon districts by overall school rating. Centennial Sd 28j's schools with real test data average 5.1/10 across 9 schools. Its top-rated schools are Pleasant Valley Elementary School (6.9/10), Butler Creek Elementary School (6.5/10), and Powell Butte Elementary School (6.3/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Centennial Sd 28j
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (9 of 9). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pleasant Valley Elementary School | 6.9 / 10 |
| 2 | Butler Creek Elementary School | 6.5 / 10 |
| 3 | Powell Butte Elementary School | 6.3 / 10 |
| 4 | Patrick Lynch Elementary | 5.7 / 10 |
| 5 | Centennial Middle School | 4.9 / 10 |
| 6 | Meadows Elementary | 4.9 / 10 |
| 7 | Parklane Elementary School | 4.6 / 10 |
| 8 | Centennial High School | 3.4 / 10 |
| 9 | Oliver Middle | 2.3 / 10 |
See all 9 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Centennial Sd 28j
Centennial Sd 28j is a Portland, Oregon school district serving 9 schools. The district educates 5,513 students with a student-teacher ratio of 20.9:1. The district invests $17,107 per student annually.
With an average rating of 5.1/10, Centennial Sd 28j demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Pleasant Valley Elementary School, which has a composite score of 6.9/10.
In standardized testing, Centennial Sd 28j students show an average math proficiency of 40.1% and ELA proficiency of 50.3%.
The district includes 6 elementary schools , 2 middle schools , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Centennial Sd 28j, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Centennial Sd 28j with test data.
Schools in Centennial Sd 28j
9 schools Elementary Schools 6
Middle Schools 2
High Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Oregon
- City
- Portland
- Total Enrollment
- 5,513
- Teachers (FTE)
- 264
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.2%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Centennial Sd 28j?
Centennial Sd 28j has 9 schools in total — 6 elementary, 2 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Centennial Sd 28j?
The average composite rating for Centennial Sd 28j is 5.1/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Centennial Sd 28j?
Centennial Sd 28j spends $17,107 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Centennial Sd 28j?
The average student-teacher ratio in Centennial Sd 28j is 20.9:1.
What is the top-rated school in Centennial Sd 28j?
Pleasant Valley Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Centennial Sd 28j with a composite score of 6.9/10.
What are the test scores in Centennial Sd 28j?
Across schools in Centennial Sd 28j with test data, the average math proficiency is 40.1% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 50.3%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Centennial Sd 28j compare to other districts in Oregon?
Centennial Sd 28j has an average school rating of 5.1/10 across 9 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Oregon by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 5.1/10
- Math Proficiency
- 40.1%
- ELA Proficiency
- 50.3%
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Oregon Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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