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Malin Elementary School

Q: Is Malin Elementary School a good school?

Malin Elementary School ranks 320 th of 706 Oregon elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public Grades K-6

320^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 706 Oregon Elementary Schools

Better than 55% of Oregon elementary schools

Summary

Malin Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Malin, Oregon, serving grades K-6 with a total enrollment of 113 students. The school is part of the Klamath County School District, which is ranked 78 out of 140 districts in Oregon and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Malin Elementary School consistently outperforms the Klamath County School District and the state of Oregon in English Language Arts (ELA) and Mathematics proficiency rates across all grade levels. For example, in the 2024-2025 school year, Malin Elementary School had 53.3% of 3rd graders proficient or better in ELA, compared to 40.2% for the district and 40.3% for the state. In Mathematics, Malin Elementary School had 58.8% of 3rd graders proficient or better, compared to 42.7% for the district and 40.1% for the state. The school also has particularly strong performance among students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, ranking 114th out of 518 Oregon elementary schools in the 2024-2025 school year with a 4-star rating.

However, Malin Elementary School has experienced relatively high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 10.9% to 38.1% over the past few years, which is higher than the state average. Additionally, the school has a higher spending per student compared to the nearby Henley Elementary and Bonanza Elementary schools, with $23,879 per student in the 2022-2023 school year, compared to $16,524 and $18,248, respectively. Understanding how these resources are being utilized could provide insights for other schools in the district.

126

Students ?

12.6

Student/teacher ratio ?

$23,879

Per pupil spending ?

91.3%

Free/discounted lunch ?

2153 Third St
Malin, OR 97632

(541) 723-2261

District: Klamath County School District

Students who attend Malin Elementary School usually attend:

High:

Lost River High School

Racial breakdown:

White:

50.8%

Hispanic:

40.5%

Two or more races:

7.1%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 49th percentile in 2014 → 55th in 2025

Strengths

✓Ranking is trending up — up 6 percentile points since 2014

✓Above the Oregon median (55th percentile)

Worth a look

!Science scores 10 pts below the Oregon average

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school38%

District avg33%

Oregon avg38%

320^th of 706

Oregon public elementary schools ?

Top 45%▲ up 14 pts since 2015

From bottom 41% (2015) to top 45% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

4^th of 11Elementary Schools in the Klamath County School District

78^th of 140Klamath County School District among Oregon districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Oregon percentile	Rating
2025	48.4	320 of 706	54.7%	★★★☆☆
2024	49.7	313 of 710	55.9%	★★★☆☆
2023	56.6	275 of 706	61.0%	★★★☆☆
2022	51.6	297 of 706	57.9%	★★★☆☆
2019	59.2	256 of 705	63.7%	★★★☆☆
2018	51.6	332 of 709	53.2%	★★★☆☆
2017	43.4	394 of 701	43.8%	★★☆☆☆
2016	28.5	528 of 697	24.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2015	41.1	419 of 706	40.7%	★★☆☆☆
2014	50.6	355 of 695	48.9%	★★☆☆☆
2013	50.6	359 of 707	49.2%	★★☆☆☆
2012	44.5	443 of 730	39.3%	★★☆☆☆
2011	40.6	470 of 695	32.4%	★★☆☆☆
2010	21.6	590 of 674	12.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2009	3.8	658 of 665	1.1%	☆☆☆☆☆
2008	28.9	522 of 655	20.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2007	20.5	581 of 652	10.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2006	12.1	608 of 636	4.4%	☆☆☆☆☆
2005	21.6	541 of 629	14.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2004	29.2	467 of 586	20.3%	★☆☆☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Oregon percentile	Rating
2022	52.1	264 of 646	59.1%	★★★☆☆
2018	62.7	226 of 681	66.8%	★★★☆☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Oregon percentile	Rating
2019	76.0	54 of 364	85.2%	★★★★☆
2018	60.8	135 of 475	71.6%	★★★★☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Oregon percentile	Rating
2025	65.1	114 of 518	78.0%	★★★★☆
2024	55.2	167 of 523	68.1%	★★★☆☆
2023	72.0	112 of 595	81.2%	★★★★☆
2022	51.8	293 of 703	58.3%	★★★☆☆
2019	77.4	68 of 597	88.6%	★★★★☆
2018	69.8	132 of 640	79.4%	★★★★☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Oregon percentile	Rating
2019	47.9	310 of 623	50.2%	★★★☆☆
2018	38.4	420 of 680	38.2%	★★☆☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Oregon percentile	Rating
2023	45.0	350 of 656	46.6%	★★☆☆☆
2018	68.0	195 of 683	71.4%	★★★★☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Hispanic (2019)85th percentile+21 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2025)78th percentile+23 vs school

Female (2022)59th percentile~ school

Male (2019)50th percentile-13 vs school

White (2023)47th percentile-14 vs school

By subject vs Oregon (2024-2025) ?

English Language Arts43%~ state avg

Mathematics36%~ state avg

Science20%-10 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				OSAS English Language Arts (2025)				OSAS Mathematics (2025)				OSAS Science (2025)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	OSAS English Language Arts 3rd Grade	OSAS English Language Arts 4th Grade	OSAS English Language Arts 5th Grade	OSAS English Language Arts 6th Grade	OSAS Mathematics 3rd Grade	OSAS Mathematics 4th Grade	OSAS Mathematics 5th Grade	OSAS Mathematics 6th Grade	OSAS Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Malin Elementary School	Public	K-6	2153 Third St	Malin	97632	Klamath County	Klamath County School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(541) 723-2261	126	10	12.6	91.3%	64 (50.8%)	2 (1.6%)	51 (40.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (7.1%)	48.4	320^th of 706 public elementary schools	54.7%		49.7	313^th of 710 public elementary schools	55.9%	7	53.3	47.6	46.7	25.0	58.8	38.1	31.3	13.3	20.0	$23,879	$4,112	$19,767
Merrill Elementary School	Public	K-6	406 W Second St	Merrill	97633	Klamath County	Klamath County School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(541) 798-5723	184	11	16.7	91.3%	104 (56.5%)	1 (0.5%)	70 (38.0%)	1 (0.5%)	3 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (2.7%)	46.6	336^th of 706 public elementary schools	52.4%		34.3	455^th of 710 public elementary schools	35.9%	119	17.2	50.0	56.0	46.2	27.6	34.4	36.0	32.0	28.0	$20,636	$2,183	$18,454
Bonanza Elementary School	Public	K-6	31610 Mission St	Bonanza	97623	Klamath County	Klamath County School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(541) 545-6581	206	15	13.7	92.7%	152 (73.8%)	1 (0.5%)	42 (20.4%)	1 (0.5%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (4.4%)	48.7	317^th of 706 public elementary schools	55.1%		32.4	468^th of 710 public elementary schools	34.1%	151	35.7	42.1	34.2	44.2	42.9	52.6	36.8	34.9	21.1	$18,248	$1,413	$16,835
Henley Elementary School	Public	K-6	8227 Hwy 39	Klamath Falls	97603	Klamath County	Klamath County School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(541) 883-5038	493	30	16.5	92.9%	379 (76.9%)	1 (0.2%)	78 (15.8%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (2.6%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (4.5%)	38.2	415^th of 706 public elementary schools	41.2%		39.3	402^nd of 710 public elementary schools	43.4%	13	36.0	28.9	47.1	45.1	31.5	29.9	20.6	28.2	26.8	$16,524	$1,157	$15,367

Frequently Asked Questions about Malin Elementary School

Is Malin Elementary School a good school?

Malin Elementary School ranks 320^th of 706 Oregon elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Malin Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 126 students attended Malin Elementary School.

What schools do graduates of Malin Elementary School attend?

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

High : Lost River High School

What is the racial makeup of Malin Elementary School?

Students at Malin Elementary School are 51% White, 40% Hispanic, 7% Two or more races, 2% African American.

What district is Malin Elementary School in?

Klamath County School District

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