Serving 224 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Molalla River Academy 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 30-34% (which is approximately equal to the Oregon state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Oregon state average of 43% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 224 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 16%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in OR
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Molalla River Academy serves the southeastern part of its school district in Molalla, OR, covering an area of approximately 38.2 square miles. Families typically have a drive of 10 to 12 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 11.1 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
School Overview
Molalla River Academy's student population of 224 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
224 students
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
School Rankings
Molalla River Academy 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 River Academy is 0.29, 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
#593 out of 1174 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
30%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
10%
26%
Black
1%
3%
White
84%
57%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
3%
8%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)31.3%
43.8%
Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
67%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Molalla River Academy's ranking?
Molalla River Academy is ranked #593 out of 1,174 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Oregon.
What schools are Molalla River Academy often compared to?
Molalla River Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Sherwood Charter School, Luckiamute Valley Charter School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% OR state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% OR state average).
How many students attend Molalla River Academy?
224 students attend Molalla River Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Molalla River Academy students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Molalla River Academy?
Molalla River Academy has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Oregon state average of 17:1.
What grades does Molalla River Academy offer ?
Molalla River Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Molalla River Academy part of?
Molalla River Academy is part of Molalla River SD 35 School District.
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