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Molalla River SD 35 School District

412 Swiegle Ave
Molalla, OR 97038
(District boundaries shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 2,517 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.
51³Ô¹ÏÍøºÚÁÏ in Molalla River SD 35 School District have an average math proficiency score of 30% (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
7 Schools
1,302 Schools
# Students
2,517 Students
541,703 Students
# Teachers
150 Teachers
29,489 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Molalla River SD 35 School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 185 school districts in Oregon (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 72% has decreased from 75-79% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (OR)
#80 out of 187 school districts
(Top 50%)
30%
31%
41%
44%
30%
30%
72%
81%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.44
0.60
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
1%
4%
% Hispanic
22%
26%
% Black
n/a
3%
% White
72%
58%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
4%
7%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $14,663 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,279. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,436 is less than the state median of $19,325. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (OR)
Total Revenue
$37 MM
$9,902 MM
Spending
$36 MM
$10,468 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,663
$18,279
Spending / Student
$14,436
$19,325

Best Molalla River SD 35 School District 51³Ô¹ÏÍøºÚÁÏ (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Clarkes Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
19100 S Windy City Rd
Mulino, OR 97042
(503) 632-3290
Gr: K-5 | 162 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #22.
Molalla High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
357 Francis St
Molalla, OR 97038
(503) 829-2355
Gr: 9-12 | 773 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #33.
Mulino Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
26660 S Hwy 213
Mulino, OR 97042
(503) 829-6888
Gr: K-5 | 207 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #44.
Rural Dell Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
10500 S Hwy 211
Molalla, OR 97038
(503) 651-2128
Gr: K-5 | 238 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #55.
Molalla River Academy
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
16897 S Callahan Rd
Molalla, OR 97038
(503) 829-6672
Gr: K-8 | 213 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #66.
Molalla Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
910 Toliver Rd
Molalla, OR 97038
(503) 829-4333
Gr: K-5 | 413 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #77.
Molalla River Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
318 Leroy
Molalla, OR 97038
(503) 829-6133
Gr: 6-8 | 511 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 29%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Molalla River SD 35 School District?
Molalla River SD 35 School District manages 7 public schools serving 2,517 students.
What is the rank of Molalla River SD 35 School District?
Molalla River SD 35 School District is ranked #94 out of 185 school districts in Oregon (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 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 $14,436 is less than the state median of $19,325. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • District size: 7 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 2,517 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 28%
  • : 72% (Top 50% in OR)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 30% (Top 50%)
  • : 41% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education

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