Summary:
The 97038 zip code area is home to 5 schools, including 3 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school, all part of the Molalla River School District 35. While the district is ranked 75 out of 140 in Oregon and has a 2-star rating, some schools stand out in performance.
Rural Dell Elementary School consistently outperforms the district and state averages on standardized tests, particularly in English Language Arts and Mathematics, and has the highest 3-star rating among the schools. Meanwhile, Molalla High School has shown improvement in recent years, moving from a 4-star to a 3-star rating, and has a relatively high 4-year graduation rate of 81.8%.
However, the overall performance of the schools in the 97038 zip code area is below the state averages in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science, with Molalla Elementary School and Molalla River Academy having significantly lower proficiency rates. Additionally, all schools in the area have a high chronic absenteeism rate of 34.3%, well above the state average, suggesting a need for targeted interventions to address this issue.
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