- Enrollment
- 745
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-21 students YoY
Molalla River Middle School held near 511 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-21 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 26.2 → 28.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-21 students YoY 410831000102 · Molalla, OR Middle · MID · TRAD
531 enr · 20.4:1 · 30.3% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Molalla High School (745 students)
Molalla River Middle School held near 511 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-21 headcount). Teacher FTE added 26.2 → 28.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Oregon schools → · Find another →
Molalla River Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Molalla High S
Molalla High School
745 students
- This school
Molalla River Middle School
531 students
- Molalla Elemen
Molalla Elementary School
438 students
- Rural Dell Ele 251
Rural Dell Elementary School
251 students
- Molalla River 224
Molalla River Academy
224 students
- Mulino Element 204
Mulino Elementary School
204 students
What this shows Molalla River Middle School reports 531 students on the CCD universe file.
How Molalla River Middle School compares
Molalla River Middle School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$13,802
per pupil, district-wide
- below Oregon avg of $21,075
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.
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
District finance for Molalla River Sd 35 reports $13,802 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~531 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20.4:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 532 (2022-23) → 511 (2023-24), nearly flat (-21).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.