Molalla Elementary School

Summary:

Molalla Elementary School is a public elementary school serving 438 students in grades K-5 in the Molalla River School District in Molalla, Oregon. The school has consistently underperformed, ranking in the bottom half of Oregon elementary schools over the past decade.

Molalla Elementary faces significant challenges in improving student academic performance. The school consistently underperforms the district and state in standardized test scores, with only 24.7% of 3rd graders proficient in English Language Arts compared to 39% statewide. Student subgroups, such as Hispanic students and English Language Learners, also perform significantly worse than their peers. The school has a high percentage of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, at nearly 49%, suggesting a higher proportion of students from low-income backgrounds. Despite spending $14,564 per student, which is slightly higher than the state average, the school's academic outcomes do not reflect this investment.

Interestingly, nearby schools in the Molalla River School District, such as Clarkes Elementary and Mulino Elementary, consistently outperform Molalla Elementary in test scores and overall state rankings. Additionally, the district's public charter school, Molalla River Academy, also outperforms Molalla Elementary across most academic measures, despite serving a similar student population.


Detail:

Public K-5

 910 Toliver Rd
       Molalla, OR  97038


(503) 829-4333

District: Molalla River School District 35

SchoolDigger Rank:
471st of 710 Oregon Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $15,368 Help


Students who attend Molalla Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Molalla River Middle School
High:    Molalla High School

Student/teacher ratio:  15.9 Help
Number of students:  438

Racial breakdown:

White:
62.3%
Hispanic:
32.9%
Two or more races:
3.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  48.9% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Molalla Elementary School ranks worse than 66.3% of elementary schools in Oregon. It also ranks 4th 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 32.21. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Molalla Elementary School has the largest elementary school student body size in the Molalla River School District 35. Racial makeup is: White (62.3%), Hispanic (32.9%), two or more races (3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 48.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Molalla River School District 35. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Molalla Elementary School is 15.9. 2 elementary schools in the Molalla River School District 35 have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Molalla Elementary School employs 27.4 full-time teachers.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Molalla Elementary School is $15,368. 2 elementary schools in the Molalla River School District 35 spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Molalla Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Molalla Elementary School 471st of 710 Oregon public elementary schools. (See Molalla Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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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 Molalla Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Molalla Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 41.57 384th 586 34.5%
2005 69.28 166th 629 73.6%
2006 25.17 544th 636 14.5%
2007 34.61 469th 652 28.1%
2008 11.95 625th 655 4.6%
2009 31.25 519th 665 22.0%
2010 27.40 550th 674 18.4%
2011 44.03 431st 695 38.0%
2012 44.68 440th 730 39.7%
2013 57.41 305th 707 56.9%
2014 60.41 271st 695 61.0%
2015 37.86 453rd 706 35.8%
2016 47.85 355th 697 49.1%
2017 30.69 507th 701 27.7%
2018 40.80 423rd 709 40.3%
2019 22.67 582nd 705 17.4%
2022 37.32 427th 706 39.5%
2023 35.54 436th 706 38.2%
2024 32.21 471st 710 33.7%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Molalla Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 22.87 166th 179 7.3%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Molalla Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 52.66 166th 481 65.5%
2019 36.63 178th 303 41.3%
2023 41.53 112th 231 51.5%
2024 50.34 109th 299 63.5%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Molalla Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 31.36 456th 597 23.6%
2022 37.54 423rd 703 39.8%
2023 25.59 473rd 595 20.5%
2024 54.27 174th 523 66.7%
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Rank History for Female students at Molalla Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 40.26 423rd 681 37.9%
2019 18.69 539th 621 13.2%
2022 36.91 397th 646 38.5%
2023 40.51 362nd 652 44.5%
2024 30.67 459th 658 30.2%
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Rank History for Male students at Molalla Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 41.24 396th 680 41.8%
2019 22.26 515th 623 17.3%
2022 36.88 405th 654 38.1%
2023 31.28 450th 665 32.3%
2024 35.23 411th 662 37.9%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Molalla Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 42.91 278th 475 41.5%
2019 40.56 225th 364 38.2%
2022 43.11 178th 339 47.5%
2023 50.58 136th 360 62.2%
2024 42.77 196th 365 46.3%
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Rank History for White students at Molalla Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 40.73 415th 683 39.2%
2019 19.97 573rd 662 13.4%
2022 44.73 359th 666 46.1%
2023 36.39 414th 656 36.9%
2024 33.70 448th 670 33.1%
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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.

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Data source: Oregon Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Molalla Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 385 1 2 15 3 n/a n/a 0 406
1989 397 0 2 19 1 n/a n/a 0 419
1990 417 1 1 24 3 n/a n/a 0 446
1991 410 2 3 18 2 n/a n/a 0 435
1992 394 3 3 28 1 n/a n/a 0 429
1993 409 2 1 27 1 n/a n/a 0 440
1994 411 4 9 26 1 n/a n/a 0 451
1995 334 2 6 42 1 n/a n/a 0 385
1996 334 2 6 42 1 n/a n/a 0 385
1997 337 0 2 63 8 n/a n/a 0 410
1998 370 2 1 83 5 n/a n/a 0 461
1999 370 0 1 75 7 n/a n/a 0 453
2000 380 0 4 83 5 n/a n/a 0 472
2001 326 2 6 77 1 n/a n/a 0 412
2002 326 22 2 81 2 n/a n/a 0 433
2003 326 22 2 81 2 n/a n/a 0 433
2004 299 0 2 93 1 n/a n/a 0 395
2005 328 0 0 109 3 n/a n/a 0 440
2006 330 4 0 97 9 n/a n/a 0 440
2007 316 3 0 104 3 n/a n/a 17 443
2008 303 5 1 99 4 n/a n/a 18 430
2009 315 5 1 118 5 n/a n/a 19 463
2010 287 1 0 126 5 n/a n/a 17 436
2011 308 1 3 128 4 0 21 0 465
2012 295 1 1 142 5 0 21 0 465
2013 280 0 1 146 5 0 10 0 442
2014 260 0 1 163 6 0 15 0 445
2015 270 0 1 157 2 0 23 0 453
2016 239 0 1 153 1 0 18 0 412
2017 263 1 0 132 1 0 13 0 410
2018 275 2 0 137 0 0 13 0 427
2019 261 2 0 163 0 0 11 0 437
2020 266 2 0 153 1 2 10 0 434
2021 244 1 0 147 0 2 10 0 404
2022 245 0 0 141 0 1 16 0 403
2023 273 2 1 144 4 1 13 0 438

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 Molalla Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 406 24.0 16.9 32
1989 419 24.5 17.1 26.5
1990 446 23.8 18.7 28.9
1991 435 25.0 17.4 29
1992 429 18.8 22.8 n/a
1993 440 23.5 18.7 30.2
1994 451 23.5 19.2 27.3
1995 385 18.5 20.8 33.2
1996 385 18.5 20.8 33.2
1997 410 17.2 23.8 30.5
1998 461 17.5 26.3 34.5
1999 453 19.4 23.4 49.4
2000 472 24.1 19.6 53.2
2001 412 25.1 16.4 47.1
2002 433 23.0 18.8 56.1
2003 433 23.0 18.8 56.1
2004 395 23.5 16.8 54.7
2005 440 24.7 17.8 78.2
2006 440 23.0 19.1 92.5
2007 443 25.0 17.7 63.1
2008 430 23.6 18.2 59
2009 463 25.0 18.5 69.4
2010 436 26.1 16.6 74
2011 465 24.7 18.7 64.5
2012 465 23.7 19.5 64.5
2013 442 22.2 19.8 67.6
2014 445 22.9 19.3 64.9
2015 453 25.0 18.1 72.6
2016 412 24.0 17.1 68.4
2017 410 24.4 16.7 65.9
2018 427 23.4 18.2 63.2
2019 437 24.4 17.8 60.4
2020 434 22.9 18.9 55.8
2021 404 24.9 16.1 n/a
2022 403 23.7 16.9 n/a
2023 438 27.4 15.9 48.9

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 Molalla Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 406 24.0 16.9 32
1989 419 24.5 17.1 26.5
1990 446 23.8 18.7 28.9
1991 435 25.0 17.4 29
1992 429 18.8 22.8 n/a
1993 440 23.5 18.7 30.2
1994 451 23.5 19.2 27.3
1995 385 18.5 20.8 33.2
1996 385 18.5 20.8 33.2
1997 410 17.2 23.8 30.5
1998 461 17.5 26.3 34.5
1999 453 19.4 23.4 49.4
2000 472 24.1 19.6 53.2
2001 412 25.1 16.4 47.1
2002 433 23.0 18.8 56.1
2003 433 23.0 18.8 56.1
2004 395 23.5 16.8 54.7
2005 440 24.7 17.8 78.2
2006 440 23.0 19.1 92.5
2007 443 25.0 17.7 63.1
2008 430 23.6 18.2 59
2009 463 25.0 18.5 69.4
2010 436 26.1 16.6 74
2011 465 24.7 18.7 64.5
2012 465 23.7 19.5 64.5
2013 442 22.2 19.8 67.6
2014 445 22.9 19.3 64.9
2015 453 25.0 18.1 72.6
2016 412 24.0 17.1 68.4
2017 410 24.4 16.7 65.9
2018 427 23.4 18.2 63.2
2019 437 24.4 17.8 60.4
2020 434 22.9 18.9 55.8
2021 404 24.9 16.1 n/a
2022 403 23.7 16.9 n/a
2023 438 27.4 15.9 48.9

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 Molalla Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 n/a n/a $12,320
2020 n/a n/a $12,391
2021 n/a n/a $13,318
2022 n/a $14,564 (100.0%) $14,564
2023 $79 (0.5%) $15,288 (99.5%) $15,368

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Molalla Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 582nd of 705 Elementary schoolsRanks 436th of 706 Elementary schools
 20.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Molalla Elementary School)26.938.2
 11.3%
   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 (Molalla Elementary School)41.836.8
 5%
   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 (Molalla Elementary School)2525
   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 (Molalla Elementary School)26.822.1
 4.7%
   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 (Molalla Elementary School)42.142.1
   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 (Molalla Elementary School)26.328
 1.7%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Molalla River School District 35)31.128
 3.1%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Oregon)37.830.7
 7.1%
5th Grade Science (Molalla Elementary School)26.728.2
 1.5%
   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 Students437438
 0.2%
African American22
American Indian04
Asian01
Hispanic163144
 11.7%
Pacific Islander01
White261273
 4.6%
Two or More Races1113
 18.2%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients60.4%48.9%
 11.6%


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In the 2022-23 school year, 438 students attended Molalla Elementary School.

Students at Molalla Elementary School are 62% White, 33% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races.

Students who attend Molalla Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Molalla River Middle School
High : Molalla High School

Molalla Elementary School ranks 471st of 710 Oregon elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.


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