Serving 438 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Molalla Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Oregon for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 29% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Oregon state average of 43% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 438 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 40%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in OR
- Math Proficiency: 29% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Molalla Elementary School serves the northwest part of Molalla, OR, covering an attendance zone of approximately 5.7 square miles. Families in the area can typically expect a short drive of 5-10 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 2.7 miles from the school to the zone's edge.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
School Overview
Molalla Elementary School's student population of 438 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
438 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Growing Exceptional Futures
School Rankings
Molalla Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,174 schools in Oregon (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Molalla Elementary School is 0.53, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#645 out of 1174 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
31%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
44%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
30%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2009–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
4%
Showing 1995–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
34%
27%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
60%
57%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)54.6%
43.8%
Eligible for Free Lunch
66%
67%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
11%
7%
Showing 2012–2021. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Molalla Elementary School's ranking?
Molalla Elementary School is ranked #645 out of 1,174 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Oregon.
What schools are Molalla Elementary School often compared to?
Molalla Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mulino Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% OR state average), while 40% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% OR state average).
How many students attend Molalla Elementary School?
438 students attend Molalla Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Molalla Elementary School students are White, 34% 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 Elementary School?
Molalla Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Oregon state average of 17:1.
What grades does Molalla Elementary School offer ?
Molalla Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Molalla Elementary School part of?
Molalla Elementary School is part of Molalla River SD 35 School District.
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