Serving 213 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 bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than 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 15:1 is lower than the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Oregon state average of 42% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 213 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 13%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in OR
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Molalla River Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oregon for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Molalla River Academy's student population of 213 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has grown by 27% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
213 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
School Rankings
Molalla River Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,196 schools in Oregon (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Molalla River Academy is 0.23, 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
#784 out of 1196 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
30%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
11%
26%
Black
n/a
3%
White
87%
58%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
1%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Molalla River Academy's ranking?
Molalla River Academy is ranked #784 out of 1,196 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, Molalla Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% 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?
213 students attend Molalla River Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Molalla River Academy students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Molalla River Academy?
Molalla River Academy has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than 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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