Below Average
#964 of 1,226 schools in OR
Molalla Elementary School
Elementary School · Molalla River Sd 35 · Molalla, OR
A Molalla River Sd 35 elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 5th.
PO Box 206, Molalla, OR 97038
- Math 26% vs OR 32% (2025)
- Reading 35% vs OR 43% (2025)
- 15.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Molalla Elementary School score 30% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).
2025 OSAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. OR average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 11 points since 2020, reaching 30% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 43% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 46% (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
66.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Molalla 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 20Car-Dependent
- Bike 41Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated845/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Molalla), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$87,585
Median home value
$452,200
Median rent
$1,497/mo
College educated
20.2%
Homeownership
71.3%
Poverty rate
6.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 97038; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rural Dell Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.7 | K–5 | 2.8 mi | 238 | Compare → |
| Country Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 4.5private | PK–12 | 3.9 mi | 415 | Compare → |
| Molalla River AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.3 | K–8 | 4.2 mi | 213 | Compare → |
| Mulino Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.1 | K–5 | 4.7 mi | 207 | 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.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment 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
- #5 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
Molalla Elementary School is listed in Molalla River SD 35; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Molalla Elementary School
Molalla Elementary School is a public elementary school in Molalla, OR, part of Molalla River Sd 35, serving approximately 413 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 15.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 out of 10 and ranks #964 of 1,226 schools in OR. State assessment records show 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Molalla Elementary School
What grades does Molalla Elementary School serve?
Molalla Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Molalla Elementary School?
Molalla Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 413 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Molalla Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Molalla Elementary School is 15.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Molalla Elementary School rank in OR?
Molalla Elementary School ranks #964 of 1,226 schools in OR.
What is Molalla Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Molalla Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 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 Molalla Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Molalla Elementary School has 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Molalla Elementary School a charter school?
No, Molalla Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Molalla Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Molalla Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Molalla Elementary School?
66.3% of students at Molalla 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
- 413
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 27
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Town
- County
- Clackamas County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 57.9%
- Phone
- (503) 829-4333
- Area population (ZIP 97038)
- 17,100
- Area average commute
- 33.1 min
- Area median age
- 35
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 97038; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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