Summary:
The city of Molalla, Oregon is home to 5 schools, including 3 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school, serving students from diverse socioeconomic backgrounds. While the schools in the Molalla River School District 35 show a wide range of performance, a few standout institutions emerge from the data.
Rural Dell Elementary School consistently outperforms the district and state averages on standardized tests, particularly in English Language Arts and Mathematics, earning it a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger, the highest in the district. Similarly, Molalla High School has demonstrated strong performance, ranking in the top half of Oregon high schools and earning a 4-star rating for the 2022-2023 school year, the highest in the district.
However, the district faces some challenges, including a high chronic absenteeism rate of 34.3% across all schools, significantly higher than the state average. Additionally, the district's graduation rate at Molalla High School was 81.8% in 2023-2024, slightly below the state average. The data also reveals significant funding disparities, with per-student spending ranging from $7,169 at Molalla River Academy to $17,264 at Molalla High School, which may contribute to the observed performance gaps across the district.
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