Below Average
#1052 of 1,226 schools in OR
Molalla River Academy
Elementary School · Molalla River Sd 35 · Molalla, OR
A charter elementary school in Molalla, OR where students score 24 points below what's typical for similar communities.
16897 S Callahan Rd, Molalla, OR 97038
- Math 18% vs OR 32% (2025)
- Reading 22% vs OR 43% (2025)
- 16.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Molalla River Academy score 20% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 44%).
2025 OSAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. OR average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 24 points since 2020, to 20% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 44% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 55% (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
30.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Molalla River Academy 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 6Car-Dependent
- Bike 31Somewhat 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Country Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 4.5private | PK–12 | 3.5 mi | 415 | Compare → |
| Molalla Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.8 | K–5 | 4.2 mi | 413 | Compare → |
| Clarkes Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.1 | K–5 | Not available | 162 | Compare → |
| Mulino Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.1 | K–5 | Not available | 207 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
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
- #7 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 River Academy is listed in Molalla River SD 35; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Molalla River Academy
Molalla River Academy is a public elementary school in Molalla, OR, part of Molalla River Sd 35, serving approximately 213 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 16.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 out of 10 and ranks #1,052 of 1,226 schools in OR. State assessment records show 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Molalla River Academy
What grades does Molalla River Academy serve?
Molalla River Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Molalla River Academy?
Molalla River Academy has an enrollment of approximately 213 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Molalla River Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Molalla River Academy is 16.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Molalla River Academy rank in OR?
Molalla River Academy ranks #1,052 of 1,226 schools in OR.
What is Molalla River Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Molalla River Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 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 River Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Molalla River Academy has 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Molalla River Academy a charter school?
Yes, Molalla River Academy is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Molalla River Academy a Title I school?
No, Molalla River Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Molalla River Academy?
30.5% of students at Molalla River Academy 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 – 8th
- Enrollment
- 213
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 13
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Clackamas County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 32.9%
- Phone
- (503) 829-6672
- 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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