Molalla River School District 35

The Molalla River School District 35 in Oregon is home to 7 schools, including 5 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school. The district serves a diverse student population, with a significant Hispanic representation across the schools.

Clarkes Elementary School stands out as the top-performing school in the district, consistently ranking among the best elementary schools in the state. It boasts the highest test scores in the district across grades 3-5 in both English Language Arts and Mathematics, as well as the second-best student-teacher ratio among the elementary schools. In contrast, Molalla River Academy, the district's public charter school, has a unique student demographic with a much higher percentage of white students compared to the district average, and its test scores are mixed, with some grades performing well above the district average and others significantly below.

The district's performance on the OSAS (Oregon Statewide Assessment System) tests is mixed, with some schools and grade levels exceeding the state averages, while others fall behind. The free/reduced lunch rates vary widely across the schools, suggesting potential socioeconomic disparities within the district that may impact student performance and resource allocation. Additionally, the student-teacher ratios also vary considerably, with the highest ratio at Molalla High School and the lowest at Molalla River Academy, an area that the district may want to examine further.