Colton Elementary School vs Molalla River Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Oregon, United States, 9.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Colton Elementary School
Colton · Public elementary · Grades K–5
171 students
Molalla River Academy
Molalla · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
224 students
| Measure | Colton Elementary School Colton, Oregon | Molalla River Academy Molalla, Oregon |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 30 Lower 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #490 of 678 | #423 of 678 |
| National rank | #38597 of 50,301 | #35803 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 171 | 224 |
| Enrollment | 171 | 224 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 63.7% | 64.7% |
| Students per teacher | 19.0 | 17.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 37% |
| city | Colton | Molalla |
| state | Oregon | Oregon |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Molalla River Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (34.2 vs 29.9).
- •Molalla River Academy does better on math proficiency (37% vs 27%).
- •Colton Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (63.7% vs 64.7%).
- •Molalla River Academy does better on students per teacher (17.2 vs 19.0).
- •Molalla River Academy is the larger school with 224 students compared with 171.
- •Colton Elementary School is a public school while Molalla River Academy is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Colton Elementary School better than Molalla River Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Molalla River Academy ranks higher (34.2 vs 29.9 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Colton Elementary School and Molalla River Academy?
About 9.6 km in a straight line, between Colton and Molalla in Oregon.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Colton Elementary School: 171. Molalla River Academy: 224. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Colton Elementary School and Molalla River Academy rank in Oregon?
Colton Elementary School is 490th of 678 and Molalla River Academy is 423rd of 678 among elementary schools in Oregon on the 2025 Success Index (US).