Excellent
#224 of 1,226 schools in OR
Top 18% in state
Clarkes Elementary School
Elementary School · Molalla River Sd 35 · Mulino, OR
A Molalla River Sd 35 elementary school where students score 8 points above what's typical for similar communities.
19100 S Windy City Rd, Mulino, OR 97042
- Math 40% vs OR 32% (2025)
- Reading 55% vs OR 43% (2025)
- 14.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Clarkes Elementary School score 48% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 39%).
2025 OSAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. OR average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 34 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 48% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 57% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 66% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 30 test records from OR state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
46.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Clarkes Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Portland map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 3Car-Dependent
- Bike 30Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Elevated1,111/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$109,364
Median home value
$657,000
Median rent
$1,660/mo
College educated
19.3%
Homeownership
92%
Poverty rate
6.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 97042; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colton Virtual AcademyEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–12 | 3.5 mi | 136 | Compare → |
| Country Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 4.5private | PK–12 | 3.7 mi | 415 | Compare → |
| Colton Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.6 | K–5 | 4.4 mi | 194 | Compare → |
| Molalla Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.8 | K–5 | Not available | 413 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Molalla River Sd 35
- Schools in district
- 7
- Rank in district
- #1 of 7
- District spending per student
- $13,911NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 8.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Clarkes Elementary School is listed in Molalla River SD 35; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Clarkes Elementary School
Clarkes Elementary School is a public elementary school in Mulino, OR, part of Molalla River Sd 35, serving approximately 162 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 14.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 out of 10 and ranks #224 of 1,226 schools in OR. State assessment records show 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Clarkes Elementary School
What grades does Clarkes Elementary School serve?
Clarkes Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Clarkes Elementary School?
Clarkes Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 162 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Clarkes Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Clarkes Elementary School is 14.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Clarkes Elementary School rank in OR?
Clarkes Elementary School ranks #224 of 1,226 schools in OR.
What is Clarkes Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Clarkes Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Clarkes Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Clarkes Elementary School has 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Clarkes Elementary School a charter school?
No, Clarkes Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Clarkes Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Clarkes Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Clarkes Elementary School?
46.3% of students at Clarkes Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 162
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 11
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Clackamas County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 49.4%
- Phone
- (503) 632-3290
- Area population (ZIP 97042)
- 3,330
- Area average commute
- 30.9 min
- Area median age
- 46.8
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 OSAS · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 OSAS · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 97042; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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