Molalla River Academy

www.molallariveracademy.com

Charter School 224 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Molalla River Academy (MRA) is a public charter school located in Molalla, Oregon, that serves students in grades K-8. The school distinguishes itself through a "back-to-basics" approach to education, emphasizing a rigorous, traditional academic curriculum. MRA focuses on foundational skills such as phonics-based reading, direct instruction in mathematics, and a strong emphasis on writing, aiming to provide a structured learning environment that prepares students for academic success in high school and beyond.

The school is noted for its tight-knit community atmosphere and its commitment to strong parent and teacher involvement. By maintaining smaller class sizes and a clearly defined set of expectations, Molalla River Academy fosters a disciplined culture where character development and academic achievement are equally prioritized. As a public charter, it remains tuition-free and open to students in the surrounding district, offering an alternative educational model for families seeking a more traditional and focused classroom setting.

224

Total Students

13.0

Full-Time Teachers

17.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

64.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Molalla River Academy
Demographic	Student Count
White	189
Hispanic	23
Black	1
Asian	1
Two or More	7
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

White
189 (84.8%)
Hispanic
23 (10.3%)
Two or More
7 (3.1%)
Black
1 (0.4%)
Asian
1 (0.4%)
American Indian
1 (0.4%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.4%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Molalla River SD 35
Phone:	(503)829-6672
Website:	http://www.molallariveracademy.com
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	224
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	13.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	145
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 26

Grade 1 26

Grade 2 25

Grade 3 25

Grade 4 26

Grade 5 26

Grade 6 25

Grade 7 24

Grade 8 21