Molalla River Academy vs Molalla River Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Oregon, United States, 6.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Molalla River Academy
Molalla · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
224 students
Molalla River Middle School
Molalla · Public middle · Grades 6–8
531 students
| Measure | Molalla River Academy Molalla, Oregon | Molalla River Middle School Molalla, Oregon |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 34 Lower 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #423 of 678 | #125 of 208 |
| National rank | #35803 of 50,301 | #10823 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 224 | 531 |
| Enrollment | 224 | 531 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 64.7% | 66.1% |
| Students per teacher | 17.2 | 19.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 51% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 28% |
| city | Molalla | Molalla |
| state | Oregon | Oregon |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Molalla River Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (35.2 vs 34.2).
- •Molalla River Academy does better on math proficiency (37% vs 28%).
- •Molalla River Middle School does better on reading proficiency (51% vs 37%).
- •Molalla River Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (64.7% vs 66.1%).
- •Molalla River Academy does better on students per teacher (17.2 vs 19.7).
- •Molalla River Middle School is the larger school with 531 students compared with 224.
- •Molalla River Academy is a charter school while Molalla River Middle School is a public 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 Molalla River Academy better than Molalla River Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Molalla River Middle School ranks higher (35.2 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 Molalla River Academy and Molalla River Middle School?
About 6.3 km in a straight line, between Molalla and Molalla in Oregon.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Molalla River Academy: 224. Molalla River Middle School: 531. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Molalla River Academy and Molalla River Middle School rank in Oregon?
Molalla River Academy is 423rd of 678 and Molalla River Middle School is 125th of 208 among elementary schools in Oregon on the 2025 Success Index (US).