Riverdale Sd 51j School District
School District · Portland, Oregon
Avg Rating
9.6
out of 10
Schools
2
1 elem, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$20,111
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.5:1
Avg Rating
9.6
out of 10
Schools
2
1 elem, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$20,111
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.5:1
Evaluating Riverdale Sd 51j?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Riverdale Sd 51j as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
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Riverdale Grade School
Portland · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Riverdale High School
Portland · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Oregon rank
#1 of 146
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+3.3
above Oregon avg
Per-pupil spending
$20,111
+$3,789 vs Oregon median
District size
564 students
Smaller than Oregon median
Top-Rated Schools in Riverdale Sd 51j
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (2 of 2). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Riverdale Grade School | 9.7 / 10 |
| 2 | Riverdale High School | 9.5 / 10 |
See all 2 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Riverdale Sd 51j
Riverdale Sd 51j is a Portland, Oregon school district serving 2 schools. The district educates 564 students with a student-teacher ratio of 14.5:1. The district invests $20,111 per student annually.
With an average rating of 9.6/10, Riverdale Sd 51j is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is Riverdale Grade School, which has a composite score of 9.7/10.
In standardized testing, Riverdale Sd 51j students show an average math proficiency of 77.8% and ELA proficiency of 87.8%.
The district includes 1 elementary school , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Riverdale Sd 51j, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Riverdale Sd 51j with test data.
Schools in Riverdale Sd 51j
2 schools Elementary Schools 1
High Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Oregon
- City
- Portland
- Total Enrollment
- 564
- Teachers (FTE)
- 39
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.0%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Riverdale Sd 51j?
Riverdale Sd 51j has 2 schools in total — 1 elementary, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Riverdale Sd 51j?
The average composite rating for Riverdale Sd 51j is 9.6/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Riverdale Sd 51j?
Riverdale Sd 51j spends $20,111 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Riverdale Sd 51j?
The average student-teacher ratio in Riverdale Sd 51j is 14.5:1.
What is the top-rated school in Riverdale Sd 51j?
Riverdale Grade School is the highest-rated school in Riverdale Sd 51j with a composite score of 9.7/10.
What are the test scores in Riverdale Sd 51j?
Across schools in Riverdale Sd 51j with test data, the average math proficiency is 77.8% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 87.8%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
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
- 9.6/10
- Math Proficiency
- 77.8%
- ELA Proficiency
- 87.8%
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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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