Portland SD 1j School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Oregon for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 86 public schools serving 42,518 students in Portland SD 1j School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 10% of public schools in Oregon.
Public Schools in Portland SD 1j School District have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Oregon public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 44% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Oregon public school average of 42% (majority Hispanic).
Portland SD 1j School District, which is ranked within the top 10% of all 186 school districts in Oregon (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 86% has increased from 78% over five school years.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-ethinity">Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.66
0.60
# American Indian Students
181 Students
6,239 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
2,433 Students
22,130 Students
% Asian Students
6%
4%
# Hispanic Students
7,344 Students
140,928 Students
% Hispanic Students
18%
26%
# Black Students
3,403 Students
12,840 Students
% Black Students
8%
3%
# White Students
23,048 Students
314,491 Students
% White Students
54%
58%
# Hawaiian Students
325 Students
4,706 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
1%
# Two or more races Students
5,156 Students
39,565 Students
% of Two or more races Students
12%
7%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-grade">Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
-
# Students in K Grade:
2,988
35,517
# Students in 1st Grade:
3,205
38,273
# Students in 2nd Grade:
3,317
40,446
# Students in 3rd Grade:
3,262
39,859
# Students in 4th Grade:
3,393
41,455
# Students in 5th Grade:
3,395
41,271
# Students in 6th Grade:
3,126
41,445
# Students in 7th Grade:
3,241
41,693
# Students in 8th Grade:
3,192
42,464
# Students in 9th Grade:
3,371
45,123
# Students in 10th Grade:
3,466
46,778
# Students in 11th Grade:
3,353
45,076
# Students in 12th Grade:
3,209
44,328
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="district-revenue-and-spending">District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $22,031 is higher than the state median of $18,211. The school district revenue/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $27,099 is higher than the state median of $19,253. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
How many schools belong to Portland SD 1j School District?
Portland SD 1j School District manages 86 public schools serving 42,518 students.
What is the rank of Portland SD 1j School District?
Portland SD 1j School District is ranked #16 out of 186 school districts in Oregon (top 10%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Oregon school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 10%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%), Highest science proficiency (Top 20%), Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Portland SD 1j School District?
54% of Portland SD 1j School District students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Black, 6% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Portland SD 1j School District?
Portland SD 1j School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is lower than the Oregon state average of 18:1.
What is Portland SD 1j School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $27,099 is higher than the state median of $19,253. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
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Quick Stats (2025)
District size: 86 schools
Grades: PK-12
Enrollment: 42,518 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
Minority Enrollment: 46%
Graduation Rate
: 86% (Top 30% in OR)
Overall District Rank
: Top 10%
Math Proficiency
: 44% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 55% (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
: 39% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
