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Molalla River SD 35 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Oregon for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 2,432 students in Molalla River SD 35 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Oregon.
Public Schools in Molalla River SD 35 School District have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Oregon public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Oregon public school average of 41% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (OR)
# Schools
8 Schools
1,290 Schools
# Students
2,432 Students
541,693 Students
# Teachers
150 Teachers
29,976 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
District Rank
Molalla River SD 35 School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 152 school districts in Oregon (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 85-89% has increased from 73% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#108 out of 158 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
47%
Graduation Rate
85-89%
81%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.42
0.58
# American Indian Students
22 Students
6,329 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
9 Students
21,616 Students
% Asian Students
1%
4%
# Hispanic Students
507 Students
135,481 Students
% Hispanic Students
21%
25%
# Black Students
2 Students
12,442 Students
% Black Students
n/a
2%
# White Students
1,780 Students
321,578 Students
% White Students
73%
60%
# Hawaiian Students
7 Students
4,391 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
101 Students
38,154 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
7%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
-
# Students in K Grade:
176
37,450
# Students in 1st Grade:
169
38,060
# Students in 2nd Grade:
200
39,773
# Students in 3rd Grade:
199
39,820
# Students in 4th Grade:
197
40,227
# Students in 5th Grade:
171
40,835
# Students in 6th Grade:
206
41,694
# Students in 7th Grade:
201
42,901
# Students in 8th Grade:
190
44,933
# Students in 9th Grade:
209
45,499
# Students in 10th Grade:
193
44,466
# Students in 11th Grade:
168
42,289
# Students in 12th Grade:
153
42,909
# Ungraded Students:
-
837
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,176 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,279. The school district revenue/student has grown by 27% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,941 is less than the state median of $19,325. The school district spending/student has grown by 21% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$37 MM
$9,902 MM
Spending
$36 MM
$10,468 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,176
$18,279
Spending / Student
$14,941
$19,325
Best Molalla River SD 35 School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Molalla River Academy
Charter School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
16897 S Callahan Rd
Molalla, OR 97038
(503) 829-6672
Molalla, OR 97038
(503) 829-6672
Grades: K-8
| 190 students
Rank: #22.
Clarkes Elementary School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
19100 S Windy City Rd
Mulino, OR 97042
(503) 632-3290
Mulino, OR 97042
(503) 632-3290
Grades: K-5
| 141 students
Rank: #33.
Molalla High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
357 Francis St
Molalla, OR 97038
(503) 829-2355
Molalla, OR 97038
(503) 829-2355
Grades: 9-12
| 698 students
Rank: #44.
Renaissance Public Academy
Charter School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
39214 S Sawtell Rd
Molalla, OR 97038
(503) 759-7002
Molalla, OR 97038
(503) 759-7002
Grades: 3-12
| 55 students
Rank: #55.
Mulino Elementary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
26660 S Hwy 213
Mulino, OR 97042
(503) 829-6888
Mulino, OR 97042
(503) 829-6888
Grades: K-5
| 220 students
Rank: #66.
Molalla River Middle School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
318 Leroy
Molalla, OR 97038
(503) 829-6133
Molalla, OR 97038
(503) 829-6133
Grades: 6-8
| 526 students
Rank: #77.
Rural Dell Elementary School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
10500 S Hwy 211
Molalla, OR 97038
(503) 651-2128
Molalla, OR 97038
(503) 651-2128
Grades: K-5
| 199 students
Rank: #88.
Molalla Elementary School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
910 Toliver Rd
Molalla, OR 97038
(503) 829-4333
Molalla, OR 97038
(503) 829-4333
Grades: K-5
| 403 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Molalla River SD 35 School District?
Molalla River SD 35 School District manages 8 public schools serving 2,432 students.
What is the rank of Molalla River SD 35 School District?
Molalla River SD 35 School District is ranked #103 out of 152 school districts in Oregon (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Oregon school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Molalla River SD 35 School District?
73% of Molalla River SD 35 School District students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Molalla River SD 35 School District?
Molalla River SD 35 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is lower than the Oregon state average of 18:1.
What is Molalla River SD 35 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,941 is less than the state median of $19,325. The school district spending/student has grown by 21% over four school years.
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