Molalla Elementary School vs Rural Dell Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Oregon, United States, 4.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Molalla Elementary School
Molalla · Public elementary · Grades K–5
438 students
Rural Dell Elementary School
Molalla · Public elementary · Grades K–5
251 students
| Measure | Molalla Elementary School Molalla, Oregon | Rural Dell Elementary School Molalla, Oregon |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 29 Lower 50% | 44 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #514 of 678 | #299 of 678 |
| National rank | #39478 of 50,301 | #29226 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 438 | 251 |
| Enrollment | 438 | 251 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 66% | 53% |
| Students per teacher | 16.2 | 19.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 31% | 37% |
| city | Molalla | Molalla |
| state | Oregon | Oregon |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Rural Dell Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (44.1 vs 28.6).
- •Rural Dell Elementary School does better on math proficiency (37% vs 31%).
- •Rural Dell Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 32%).
- •Rural Dell Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (53% vs 66%).
- •Molalla Elementary School does better on students per teacher (16.2 vs 19.3).
- •Molalla Elementary School is the larger school with 438 students compared with 251.
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 Molalla Elementary School better than Rural Dell Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Rural Dell Elementary School ranks higher (44.1 vs 28.6 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 Molalla Elementary School and Rural Dell Elementary School?
About 4.5 km in a straight line, between Molalla and Molalla in Oregon.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Molalla Elementary School: 438. Rural Dell Elementary School: 251. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Molalla Elementary School and Rural Dell Elementary School rank in Oregon?
Molalla Elementary School is 514th of 678 and Rural Dell Elementary School is 299th of 678 among elementary schools in Oregon on the 2025 Success Index (US).