Colton Middle School vs Molalla River Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Oregon, United States, 9.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Colton Middle School
Colton · Public middle · Grades 6–8
110 students
Molalla River Academy
Molalla · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
224 students
| Measure | Colton Middle School Colton, Oregon | Molalla River Academy Molalla, Oregon |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 38 Lower 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #113 of 208 | #423 of 678 |
| National rank | #10187 of 15,369 | #35803 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 110 | 224 |
| Enrollment | 110 | 224 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 66.4% | 64.7% |
| Students per teacher | 18.3 | 17.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 37% |
| city | Colton | Molalla |
| state | Oregon | Oregon |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Colton Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (38.4 vs 34.2).
- •Molalla River Academy does better on math proficiency (37% vs 32%).
- •Colton Middle School does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 37%).
- •Molalla River Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (64.7% vs 66.4%).
- •Molalla River Academy does better on students per teacher (17.2 vs 18.3).
- •Molalla River Academy is the larger school with 224 students compared with 110.
- •Colton Middle 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 Middle School better than Molalla River Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Colton Middle School ranks higher (38.4 vs 34.2 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 Middle School and Molalla River Academy?
About 9.2 km in a straight line, between Colton and Molalla in Oregon.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Colton Middle School: 110. Molalla River Academy: 224. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Colton Middle School and Molalla River Academy rank in Oregon?
Colton Middle School is 113th of 208 and Molalla River Academy is 423rd of 678 among middle schools in Oregon on the 2025 Success Index (US).