For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 2,572 students in Molalla River SD 35 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, 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 25% (versus the Oregon public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 44% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Oregon public school average of 42% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (OR)
# Schools
8 Schools
1,309 Schools
# Students
2,572 Students
543,728 Students
# Teachers
155 Teachers
29,592 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
District Rank
Molalla River SD 35 School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 186 school districts in Oregon (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80-84% has increased from 79% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#105 out of 189 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
30%
Graduation Rate
80-84%
81%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.44
0.60
# American Indian Students
27 Students
6,239 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
19 Students
22,130 Students
% Asian Students
1%
4%
# Hispanic Students
567 Students
140,928 Students
% Hispanic Students
22%
26%
# Black Students
6 Students
12,840 Students
% Black Students
n/a
3%
# White Students
1,848 Students
314,491 Students
% White Students
72%
58%
# Hawaiian Students
8 Students
4,706 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
87 Students
39,565 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
7%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
-
# Students in K Grade:
173
35,517
# Students in 1st Grade:
197
38,273
# Students in 2nd Grade:
203
40,446
# Students in 3rd Grade:
193
39,859
# Students in 4th Grade:
197
41,455
# Students in 5th Grade:
217
41,271
# Students in 6th Grade:
215
41,445
# Students in 7th Grade:
190
41,693
# Students in 8th Grade:
189
42,464
# Students in 9th Grade:
239
45,123
# Students in 10th Grade:
211
46,778
# Students in 11th Grade:
169
45,076
# Students in 12th Grade:
179
44,328
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,350 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,211. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,128 is less than the state median of $19,253. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$37 MM
$9,902 MM
Spending
$36 MM
$10,468 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,350
$18,211
Spending / Student
$14,128
$19,253
Best Molalla River SD 35 School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Clarkes Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
19100 S Windy City Rd
Mulino, OR 97042
(503) 632-3290
Mulino, OR 97042
(503) 632-3290
Grades: K-5
| 162 students
Rank: #22.
Mulino Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
26660 S Hwy 213
Mulino, OR 97042
(503) 829-6888
Mulino, OR 97042
(503) 829-6888
Grades: K-5
| 207 students
Rank: #33.
Rural Dell Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
10500 S Hwy 211
Molalla, OR 97038
(503) 651-2128
Molalla, OR 97038
(503) 651-2128
Grades: K-5
| 238 students
Rank: #44.
Molalla Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
910 Toliver Rd
Molalla, OR 97038
(503) 829-4333
Molalla, OR 97038
(503) 829-4333
Grades: K-5
| 413 students
Rank: #55.
Molalla River Academy
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
16897 S Callahan Rd
Molalla, OR 97038
(503) 829-6672
Molalla, OR 97038
(503) 829-6672
Grades: K-8
| 213 students
Rank: #66.
Molalla River Middle School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
318 Leroy
Molalla, OR 97038
(503) 829-6133
Molalla, OR 97038
(503) 829-6133
Grades: 6-8
| 511 students
Rank: #77.
Molalla High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
357 Francis St
Molalla, OR 97038
(503) 829-2355
Molalla, OR 97038
(503) 829-2355
Grades: 9-12
| 773 students
Rank: #88.
Renaissance Public Academy
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
39214 S Sawtell Rd
Molalla, OR 97038
(503) 759-7002
Molalla, OR 97038
(503) 759-7002
Grades: 3-12
| 55 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 2,572 students.
What is the rank of Molalla River SD 35 School District?
Molalla River SD 35 School District is ranked #106 out of 186 school districts in Oregon (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Molalla River SD 35 School District?
72% of Molalla River SD 35 School District students are White, 22% 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 17:1, 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 $14,128 is less than the state median of $19,253. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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