David Douglas Sd 40 School District
School District · Portland, Oregon
Avg Rating
5.7
out of 10
Schools
14
10 elem, 3 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$21,576
Student-Teacher Ratio
18.7:1
Avg Rating
5.7
out of 10
Schools
14
10 elem, 3 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$21,576
Student-Teacher Ratio
18.7:1
Evaluating David Douglas Sd 40?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge David Douglas Sd 40 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.
Cherry Park Elementary School
Portland · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Ron Russell Middle School
Portland · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Floyd Light Middle School
Portland · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Oregon rank
#99 of 146
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.6
below Oregon avg
Per-pupil spending
$21,576
+$5,254 vs Oregon median
District size
8,714 students
Much larger than Oregon median
The short answer
David Douglas Sd 40 ranks #99 of 146 Oregon districts by overall school rating. David Douglas Sd 40's schools with real test data average 5.7/10 across 14 schools. Its top-rated schools are Cherry Park Elementary School (8.7/10), Ron Russell Middle School (7.0/10), and Floyd Light Middle School (6.7/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 8.7/10 despite 82% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 3.0 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among David Douglas Sd 40 schools.
Top-Rated Schools in David Douglas Sd 40
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (14 of 14). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cherry Park Elementary School | 8.7 / 10 |
| 2 | Ron Russell Middle School | 7.0 / 10 |
| 3 | Floyd Light Middle School | 6.7 / 10 |
| 4 | Alice Ott Middle School | 6.5 / 10 |
| 5 | Earl Boyles Elementary | 6.2 / 10 |
| 6 | Ventura Park Elementary School | 5.7 / 10 |
| 7 | David Douglas High School | 5.5 / 10 |
| 8 | Mill Park Elementary School | 5.3 / 10 |
| 9 | Menlo Park Elementary School | 5.2 / 10 |
| 10 | West Powellhurst Elementary School | 4.9 / 10 |
See all 14 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About David Douglas Sd 40
David Douglas Sd 40 is a Portland, Oregon school district serving 14 schools. The district educates 8,714 students with a student-teacher ratio of 18.7:1. The district invests $21,576 per student annually.
With an average rating of 5.7/10, David Douglas Sd 40 demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Cherry Park Elementary School, which has a composite score of 8.7/10.
In standardized testing, David Douglas Sd 40 students show an average math proficiency of 43.8% and ELA proficiency of 55.1%.
The district includes 10 elementary schools , 3 middle schools , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in David Douglas Sd 40, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in David Douglas Sd 40 with test data.
Schools in David Douglas Sd 40
14 schools Elementary Schools 10
Middle Schools 3
High Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Oregon
- City
- Portland
- Total Enrollment
- 8,714
- Teachers (FTE)
- 465
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.2%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in David Douglas Sd 40?
David Douglas Sd 40 has 14 schools in total — 10 elementary, 3 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for David Douglas Sd 40?
The average composite rating for David Douglas Sd 40 is 5.7/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in David Douglas Sd 40?
David Douglas Sd 40 spends $21,576 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in David Douglas Sd 40?
The average student-teacher ratio in David Douglas Sd 40 is 18.7:1.
What is the top-rated school in David Douglas Sd 40?
Cherry Park Elementary School is the highest-rated school in David Douglas Sd 40 with a composite score of 8.7/10.
What are the test scores in David Douglas Sd 40?
Across schools in David Douglas Sd 40 with test data, the average math proficiency is 43.8% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 55.1%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does David Douglas Sd 40 compare to other districts in Oregon?
David Douglas Sd 40 has an average school rating of 5.7/10 across 14 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
- 5.7/10
- Math Proficiency
- 43.8%
- ELA Proficiency
- 55.1%
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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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