David Douglas SD 40

David Douglas SD 40 serves 8,728 students across 14 schools in Multnomah County, Oregon's urban Portland area. The district operates with 472 teachers and maintains a per-pupil spending level of $11,810, approximately 15% above the state average of $10,234.

Academically, David Douglas SD 40 performs below state benchmarks across measured indicators. Math proficiency stands at 23.8% compared to the state average of 27.9%, while reading proficiency measures 34.0% against the state average of 40.7%. The graduation rate is 73.7%, notably below Oregon's 84.5% state average, with a 4.3% dropout rate. Chronic absenteeism is significant at 34.5%.

The district serves a diverse student population with substantial needs. Nearly half of students (49.3%) qualify as economically disadvantaged, and 29.8% are English learners. Students with disabilities comprise 15.4% of enrollment. Racially, the district is highly diverse: 30.3% Hispanic, 29.7% White, 15.1% Asian, and 12.7% Black students.

Despite higher per-pupil spending than the state average, David Douglas SD 40's academic outcomes remain below state performance levels across proficiency measures and graduation rates. The combination of elevated chronic absenteeism, significant English learner population, and high economic disadvantage suggests the district faces demographic challenges that impact overall achievement metrics. The spending differential may reflect the cost of serving these populations rather than proportionally higher outcomes.