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#785 of 1,226 schools in OR
Molalla River Middle School
Middle School · Molalla River Sd 35 · Molalla, OR
A Molalla River Sd 35 middle school where students score 5 points below what's typical for similar communities.
PO Box 225, Molalla, OR 97038
- Math 23% vs OR 32% (2025)
- Reading 43% vs OR 43% (2025)
- 18.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Molalla River Middle School score 33% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 38%).
2025 OSAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. OR average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 5 points since 2020, reaching 33% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 37% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 54% (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
49.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Molalla River Middle School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 33Car-Dependent
- Bike 49Somewhat 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.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Country Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 4.5 | PK–12 | 3.8 mi | 415 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Molalla River Sd 35
- Schools in district
- 7
- Rank in district
- #4 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 Middle School is listed in Molalla River SD 35; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Molalla River Middle School
Molalla River Middle School is a public middle school in Molalla, OR, part of Molalla River Sd 35, serving approximately 511 students in grades 6th-8th with a 18.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 out of 10 and ranks #785 of 1,226 schools in OR. State assessment records show 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Molalla River Middle School
What grades does Molalla River Middle School serve?
Molalla River Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Molalla River Middle School?
Molalla River Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 511 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Molalla River Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Molalla River Middle School is 18.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Molalla River Middle School rank in OR?
Molalla River Middle School ranks #785 of 1,226 schools in OR.
What is Molalla River Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Molalla River Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 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 Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Molalla River Middle School has 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Molalla River Middle School a charter school?
No, Molalla River Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Molalla River Middle School a Title I school?
No, Molalla River Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Molalla River Middle School?
49.9% of students at Molalla River Middle 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
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 511
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 28
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Town
- County
- Clackamas County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 47.7%
- Phone
- (503) 829-6133
- 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.
- 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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