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6.1 avg / 10

David Douglas Sd 40 School District

School District · Portland, Oregon

Students: 8,714
Teachers (FTE): 465

Avg Rating

6.1

out of 10

Schools

14

10 elem, 3 mid, 1 high

Per-Pupil Spending

$21,576

Student-Teacher Ratio

18.7:1

How this district compares

Oregon rank

#80 of 146

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

-0.2

below Oregon avg

Per-pupil spending

$21,576

+$5,254 vs Oregon median

District size

8,714 students

Much larger than Oregon median

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 6.1/10, David Douglas Sd 40 demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is Mill Park Elementary School, which has a composite score of 7.9/10.

In standardized testing, David Douglas Sd 40 students show an average math proficiency of 27.0% and ELA proficiency of 39.7%.

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

Math Proficiency 27.0%
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ELA Proficiency 39.7%
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Average proficiency across all schools in David Douglas Sd 40 with test data.

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 6.1/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the per-pupil spending in 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?

Mill Park Elementary School is the highest-rated school in David Douglas Sd 40 with a composite score of 7.9/10.

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 27.0% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 39.7%. 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 6.1/10 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 are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.

District Averages

Overall Rating
6.1/10
Math Proficiency
27.0%
ELA Proficiency
39.7%

How We Rate Schools

Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.

Read our full methodology

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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