Enrollment
531
Oregon · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Molalla, OR
Molalla River Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Molalla River Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 410831000102
👥 S:T ratio 18
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 47
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Molalla River Middle School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of Oregon schools.
- #1 of 5
- public schools in Molalla · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20.4:1
- large classes for Oregon
- 30.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Molalla River Middle School has class sizes larger than 80% of Oregon schools. Computed live against every Oregon school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Molalla River Middle School ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Molalla, OR.
School address
District: Molalla River Sd 35 · Oregon
NCES ID 410831000102 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
26.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.4:1
vs 17.6:1 Oregon avg
+16% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
30.3%
vs 52.8% Oregon avg
-43% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Molalla River Middle School compares with Oregon and U.S. medians
What stands out at Molalla River Middle School
Molalla River Middle School is a mid-sized middle school in Molalla, Oregon, enrolling 531 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 20.4:1 puts it in the larger third of Oregon schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 30.3% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 531 puts it in the larger third of Oregon schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,273 scored Oregon schools.
Against 181 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #118.
Its student body is led by White (71%) and Hispanic or Latino (23%) (diversity index 44/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 266 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 42.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Molalla River Sd 35 spends $13,155 per pupil, 27% below the Oregon average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Discipline events run high: 114 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 531 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Molalla River Sd 35 also operates Molalla High School (745 students) and Molalla Elementary School (438 students) alongside Molalla River Middle School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Molalla River Middle School compares
Molalla River Middle School on the metrics families compare, against Oregon and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Oregon | Oregon avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20.4:1 | ▲ 16% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 30.3% | ▼ 43% | 52.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 531 | top 20% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.4:1
Leaner classes than 15% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
531
Bigger than 65% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
30.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 43% below the Oregon average of 52.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
20.4:1
students per teacher
- 16% above state mean
Top 80% in Oregon - lower ratio than 20% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
42.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$13,155
per pupil, district-wide
- below Oregon avg of $18,086
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 266 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
81
in-school suspensions + 33 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 15.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 21.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 71.1%
Hispanic or Latino 23.4%
Two or More 3.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.5%
Asian 0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 71.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 43.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 43.9, Molalla River Middle School is less mixed than the Oregon school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Molalla River Sd 35, which includes Molalla River Middle School.
$13,155
Per student
-27%
vs Oregon
Avg $18,086
-21%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 31.8%
State 57.2%
Federal 11.0%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Molalla River Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Molalla High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Molalla Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Rural Dell Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Molalla River Academy | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mulino Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Molalla River Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 745
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 438
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- Enrollment
- 251
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 224
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 204
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Oregon, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~531 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20.4:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Molalla River Middle School
How many students attend Molalla River Middle School?
Molalla River Middle School has 531 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Molalla, OR.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Molalla River Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Molalla River Middle School is 20.4:1, which is 16% higher than the Oregon average of 17.6:1 and 30% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Molalla River Middle School?
30.3% of students at Molalla River Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Oregon average of 52.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Molalla River Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Molalla River Middle School is White at 71.1% of enrollment, in Molalla, OR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Molalla River Middle School?
Molalla River Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Molalla River Middle School rank among public schools in Molalla?
By Resource Investment Index, Molalla River Middle School ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Molalla, OR. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Molalla on the city page.
Is Molalla River Middle School a good school?
Molalla River Middle School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of Oregon schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Molalla River Sd 35?
Besides Molalla River Middle School, Molalla River Sd 35 also operates Molalla High School (745 students), Molalla Elementary School (438 students), and Rural Dell Elementary School (251 students). See the Molalla River Sd 35 district page for the complete list.
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