Summary:
The city of Mulino, Oregon is home to two elementary schools - Mulino Elementary School and Clarkes Elementary School, both part of the Molalla River School District 35. Based on the available data, Clarkes Elementary stands out as the higher-performing school in the area, consistently ranking higher on statewide assessments and earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger compared to Mulino Elementary's 3-star rating.
Clarkes Elementary students outperform the district and state averages on standardized tests across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, 70.3% of 5th graders at Clarkes were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to 44.7% for the district and 46.9% for the state. Additionally, Clarkes Elementary has a lower percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a more economically advantaged student population.
While Clarkes Elementary is the standout school, both schools have room for improvement, particularly in areas like 5th grade science proficiency, which is below the state average for both schools. Understanding the underlying factors contributing to the performance differences, such as resource allocation and support strategies, could provide valuable insights for the Molalla River School District to improve educational equity and outcomes across all its schools.
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