Best High Schools in Molalla, OR

High schools
3
Students
2,153
Avg actual
26%
Avg projected
38%
Impact
meet expectations

The top high schools in Molalla, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Molalla High School

B

SchoolGrade

33%

Actual Test Scores

38%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Molalla River Sd 35 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 763 Students

2. Silverton High School

B-

SchoolGrade

30%

Actual Test Scores

42%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Silver Falls Sd 4j • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1238 Students

3. Colton High School

D-

SchoolGrade

14%

Actual Test Scores

35%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Colton Sd 53 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 152 Students

Best Middle Schools in Molalla, OR

Middle schools
2
Students
652
Avg actual
23%
Avg projected
29%
Impact
don't meet expectations

The top middle schools in Molalla, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Molalla River Middle School

C

SchoolGrade

28%

Actual Test Scores

28%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Molalla River Sd 35 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 532 Students

2. Colton Middle School

D-

SchoolGrade

19%

Actual Test Scores

30%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Colton Sd 53 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 120 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Molalla, OR

Elementary schools
8
Students
1,915
Avg actual
30%
Avg projected
30%
Impact
meet expectations

The top elementary schools in Molalla, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Clarkes Elementary School

B+

SchoolGrade

46%

Actual Test Scores

28%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Molalla River Sd 35 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 154 Students

2. Mulino Elementary School

C+

SchoolGrade

35%

Actual Test Scores

36%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Molalla River Sd 35 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 224 Students

3. Rural Dell Elementary School

C+

SchoolGrade

35%

Actual Test Scores

26%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Molalla River Sd 35 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 239 Students

4. Butte Creek Elementary School

C

SchoolGrade

31%

Actual Test Scores

31%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Silver Falls Sd 4j • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 297 Students

5. Scotts Mills Elementary School

D+

SchoolGrade

26%

Actual Test Scores

34%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Silver Falls Sd 4j • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 165 Students

6. Molalla Elementary School

D+

SchoolGrade

26%

Actual Test Scores

26%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Molalla River Sd 35 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 438 Students

7. Molalla River Academy

D

SchoolGrade

23%

Actual Test Scores

29%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Molalla River Sd 35 • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 202 Students

8. Colton Elementary School

D-

SchoolGrade

19%

Actual Test Scores

32%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Colton Sd 53 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 196 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Molalla, OR

City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

Molalla, OR has a total population of 16,114 with 25% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 90%, and 18% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Molalla, OR

5,183

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

90%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

18%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Molalla, OR.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

C-

20.14 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

B-

2.63 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

D+

17.51 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Molalla, OR.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Molalla, OR.

ISP Report Card

B

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

1,387 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

79 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Molalla, OR Internet Health Assessment.

Questions About Schools in Molalla, OR

How many schools are in Molalla, OR?

Molalla, OR has 14 public schools: 3 high schools, 2 middle schools and 8 elementary schools, serving 5,183 students in total.

How do schools in Molalla perform on state tests?

On average, 14 schools in Molalla score 28% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 33%, so on average schools in Molalla don't meet expectations.

How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Molalla?

Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.

Best Schools in Cities Near Molalla, OR

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Shady Dell, OR

  • Actual: 34%
  • Projected: 30%
  • Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Dickey Prairie, OR

  • Actual: 33%
  • Projected: 30%
  • Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Hamricks Corner, OR

  • Actual: 33%
  • Projected: 35%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Mulino, OR

  • Actual: 33%
  • Projected: 35%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Fernwood, OR

  • Actual: 26%
  • Projected: 32%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Oaklawn, OR

  • Actual: 34%
  • Projected: 38%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Colton, OR

  • Actual: 26%
  • Projected: 33%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Monitor, OR

  • Actual: 31%
  • Projected: 36%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Old Colton, OR

  • Actual: 17%
  • Projected: 32%
  • Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
Whiskey Hill, OR

  • Actual: 37%
  • Projected: 41%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations

Every school in Molalla

Average SchoolGrade
C
Meeting or exceeding expectations
80%
Exceeding
40%
Avg actual scores
29%
Avg projected
29.4%

5 of 5 schools in Molalla carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:

B: 1C: 2D: 2

All 5 public schools we grade in Molalla. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.

High schools (1)

Middle and junior high schools (1)

Elementary and primary schools (2)

Other schools and academies (1)

Private schools (1)

Private schools have a SchoolGrade only where their state publishes their test results.