Rural Dell Elementary School

Summary:

Rural Dell Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Molalla, Oregon, serving 239 students in grades K-5. It is part of the Molalla River School District, which is ranked 65 out of 140 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Rural Dell Elementary School has shown consistent improvement in its statewide ranking, moving from the bottom quartile to the middle quartile in recent years. The school's performance in English Language Arts (ELA) is a standout, with 5th-grade students consistently outperforming the district and state averages. In mathematics, the school's performance is more mixed, with 3rd and 5th-grade students performing slightly below the district and state averages. The school has a relatively high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, with 37.24% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch.

Comparing Rural Dell Elementary School to nearby schools, Molalla River Academy, another public charter school in the same district, has consistently lower performance in both ELA and mathematics. Mulino Elementary School, also in the Molalla River School District, outperforms Rural Dell Elementary School in mathematics. Meanwhile, nearby schools in the Canby School District, such as Cecile Trost Elementary and Philander Lee Elementary, have lower overall performance compared to Rural Dell Elementary School.


Detail:

Public K-5

 10500 S Hwy 211
       Molalla, OR  97038-9533


(503) 651-2128

District: Molalla River School District 35

SchoolDigger Rank:
353rd of 710 Oregon Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $15,198 Help


Students who attend Rural Dell Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Molalla River Middle School
High:    Molalla High School

Student/teacher ratio:  19.9 Help
Number of students:  239

Racial breakdown:

White:
77.0%
Hispanic:
18.8%
American Indian:
2.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  37.2% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Rural Dell Elementary School ranks better than 50.3% of elementary schools in Oregon. It also ranks 3rd among 5 ranked elementary schools in the Molalla River School District 35. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 45.29. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (77%), Hispanic (18.8%), American Indian (2.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 37.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Rural Dell Elementary School is 19.9, which is the highest among 5 elementary schools in the Molalla River School District 35! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Rural Dell Elementary School is $15,198. 2 elementary schools in the Molalla River School District 35 spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Rural Dell Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Rural Dell Elementary School 353rd of 710 Oregon public elementary schools. (See Rural Dell Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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White students:


Molalla River School District 35:

SchoolDigger ranks Molalla River School District 35 65th of 140 Oregon school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Rural Dell Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Rural Dell Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 33.82 439th 586 25.1%
2005 55.27 313th 629 50.2%
2006 38.83 467th 636 26.6%
2007 34.94 466th 652 28.5%
2008 31.62 506th 655 22.7%
2009 33.95 497th 665 25.3%
2010 39.06 459th 674 31.9%
2011 37.72 496th 695 28.6%
2012 34.09 538th 730 26.3%
2013 28.82 556th 707 21.4%
2014 33.70 503rd 695 27.6%
2015 31.21 510th 706 27.8%
2016 31.78 501st 697 28.1%
2017 38.46 444th 701 36.7%
2018 47.16 366th 709 48.4%
2019 47.02 368th 705 47.8%
2022 43.23 377th 706 46.6%
2023 48.31 328th 706 53.5%
2024 45.29 353rd 710 50.3%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Rural Dell Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 71.92 107th 597 82.1%
2022 43.50 374th 703 46.8%
2023 47.96 285th 595 52.1%
2024 40.55 313th 523 40.2%
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Rank History for Female students at Rural Dell Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 58.36 265th 681 61.1%
2019 70.57 153rd 621 75.4%
2022 34.02 421st 646 34.8%
2023 37.48 396th 652 39.3%
2024 33.06 439th 658 33.3%
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Rank History for Male students at Rural Dell Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 40.67 402nd 680 40.9%
2019 42.95 349th 623 44.0%
2022 51.05 286th 654 56.3%
2023 59.14 234th 665 64.8%
2024 54.69 255th 662 61.5%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Rural Dell Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 56.49 171st 475 64.0%
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Rank History for White students at Rural Dell Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 39.56 427th 683 37.5%
2019 39.78 413th 662 37.6%
2022 40.95 390th 666 41.4%
2023 42.46 367th 656 44.1%
2024 41.93 376th 670 43.9%
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Data source: test scores: Oregon Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Rural Dell Elementary School Test Scores
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Data source: Oregon Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Rural Dell Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1994 116 0 0 5 0 n/a n/a 0 121
1995 113 0 6 6 0 n/a n/a 0 125
1996 113 0 6 6 0 n/a n/a 0 125
1997 211 1 2 7 3 n/a n/a 0 224
1998 202 0 6 9 1 n/a n/a 0 218
1999 201 2 3 7 2 n/a n/a 0 215
2000 184 0 4 16 0 n/a n/a 0 204
2001 196 0 5 19 1 n/a n/a 0 221
2002 204 0 5 22 0 n/a n/a 0 231
2003 204 0 5 22 0 n/a n/a 0 231
2004 206 1 7 21 0 n/a n/a 0 235
2005 193 1 7 27 2 n/a n/a 0 230
2006 186 1 7 30 9 n/a n/a 0 233
2007 207 1 7 23 5 n/a n/a 1 244
2008 198 0 6 21 6 n/a n/a 2 233
2009 186 1 5 23 8 n/a n/a 8 231
2010 155 0 3 38 3 n/a n/a 14 213
2011 170 0 2 41 2 1 11 0 227
2012 156 0 1 48 2 1 11 0 219
2013 163 0 1 40 0 2 11 0 217
2014 154 0 0 32 1 4 9 0 200
2015 178 0 0 42 2 3 13 0 238
2016 201 0 0 30 0 5 11 0 247
2017 176 0 1 35 1 2 8 0 223
2018 196 0 0 36 1 4 9 0 246
2019 198 1 1 40 3 1 8 0 252
2020 201 0 0 41 5 1 6 0 254
2021 157 0 0 37 7 1 7 0 209
2022 146 0 0 44 7 0 2 0 199
2023 184 1 1 45 6 0 2 0 239

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Rural Dell Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1994 121 9.0 13.4 19
1995 125 6.2 20.2 15.2
1996 125 6.2 20.2 15.2
1997 224 10.0 22.4 22.3
1998 218 8.8 24.8 15.1
1999 215 9.4 22.9 27.9
2000 204 9.8 20.8 21.1
2001 221 9.7 22.8 22.2
2002 231 10.9 21.2 32.9
2003 231 10.9 21.2 32.9
2004 235 10.4 22.6 31.1
2005 230 10.7 21.5 39.6
2006 233 9.0 25.9 46.8
2007 244 11.5 21.2 35
2008 233 10.5 22.2 26.4
2009 231 10.5 21.8 42.2
2010 213 9.9 21.5 47.2
2011 227 10.0 22.7 42.7
2012 219 10.5 20.8 40.6
2013 217 9.1 23.6 43.8
2014 200 9.4 21.1 n/a
2015 238 10.0 23.8 47.5
2016 247 11.0 22.4 46.2
2017 223 12.5 17.8 45.3
2018 246 12.3 19.9 40.2
2019 252 13.5 18.6 46
2020 254 12.4 20.4 27.2
2021 209 11.5 18.0 n/a
2022 199 13.5 14.7 n/a
2023 239 12.0 19.9 37.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Rural Dell Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1994 121 9.0 13.4 19
1995 125 6.2 20.2 15.2
1996 125 6.2 20.2 15.2
1997 224 10.0 22.4 22.3
1998 218 8.8 24.8 15.1
1999 215 9.4 22.9 27.9
2000 204 9.8 20.8 21.1
2001 221 9.7 22.8 22.2
2002 231 10.9 21.2 32.9
2003 231 10.9 21.2 32.9
2004 235 10.4 22.6 31.1
2005 230 10.7 21.5 39.6
2006 233 9.0 25.9 46.8
2007 244 11.5 21.2 35
2008 233 10.5 22.2 26.4
2009 231 10.5 21.8 42.2
2010 213 9.9 21.5 47.2
2011 227 10.0 22.7 42.7
2012 219 10.5 20.8 40.6
2013 217 9.1 23.6 43.8
2014 200 9.4 21.1 n/a
2015 238 10.0 23.8 47.5
2016 247 11.0 22.4 46.2
2017 223 12.5 17.8 45.3
2018 246 12.3 19.9 40.2
2019 252 13.5 18.6 46
2020 254 12.4 20.4 27.2
2021 209 11.5 18.0 n/a
2022 199 13.5 14.7 n/a
2023 239 12.0 19.9 37.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Rural Dell Elementary School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $11,259
2020 $11,224
2021 $13,195
2022 $15,198

Data source: Oregon Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Rural Dell Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 368th of 705 Elementary schoolsRanks 328th of 706 Elementary schools
 5.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Rural Dell Elementary School)63.448.6
 14.8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Molalla River School District 35)45.940.7
 5.2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Oregon)46.539.4
 7.1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Rural Dell Elementary School)56.141.2
 14.9%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Molalla River School District 35)46.440.3
 6.1%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Oregon)46.439.7
 6.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Rural Dell Elementary School)43.235.9
 7.3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Molalla River School District 35)37.130.6
 6.5%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Oregon)49.242.3
 6.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Rural Dell Elementary School)18.938.5
 19.6%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Molalla River School District 35)30.630.4
 0.2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Oregon)43.237.6
 5.6%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Rural Dell Elementary School)47.457.1
 9.7%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Molalla River School District 35)52.544.3
 8.2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Oregon)5447.1
 6.9%
5th Grade Mathematics (Rural Dell Elementary School)31.622
 9.6%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Molalla River School District 35)31.128
 3.1%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Oregon)37.830.7
 7.1%
5th Grade Science (Rural Dell Elementary School)36.825
 11.8%
   5th Grade Science (Molalla River School District 35)3326.7
 6.3%
   5th Grade Science (Oregon)34.730.3
 4.4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students252239
 5.2%
African American11
American Indian36
 100%
Asian11
Hispanic4045
 12.5%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White198184
 7.1%
Two or More Races82
 75%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients46%37.2%
 8.8%


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Students who attend Rural Dell Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Molalla River Middle School
High : Molalla High School

Rural Dell Elementary School ranks 353rd of 710 Oregon elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students at Rural Dell Elementary School are 77% White, 19% Hispanic, 3% American Indian.

In the 2022-23 school year, 239 students attended Rural Dell Elementary School.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Oregon Department of Education.

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