Molalla River Middle School

molallarivms.ss4.sharpschool.com/

531 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Molalla River Middle School, located in Molalla, Oregon, serves as a central educational hub for students in the surrounding community. Operating under the Molalla River School District, the school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that bridges the gap between elementary education and high school preparation. The campus is designed to accommodate the unique developmental needs of early adolescents, offering a blend of academic rigor and social-emotional growth opportunities.

The school emphasizes a well-rounded educational experience by balancing core curriculum subjects—such as mathematics, language arts, science, and social studies—with a variety of extracurricular activities and elective programs. Through its digital platform, the school maintains clear communication with families, providing access to essential academic resources, district calendars, and information regarding student athletics and clubs. By focusing on both student achievement and community involvement, Molalla River Middle School strives to prepare its student body for success in their future academic endeavors.

531

Total Students

27.8

Full-Time Teachers

19.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

66.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Molalla River Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	377
Hispanic	124
Asian	4
Two or More	16
American Indian	8
Pacific Islander	1

White
377 (71.1%)
Hispanic
124 (23.4%)
Two or More
16 (3.0%)
American Indian
8 (1.5%)
Asian
4 (0.8%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Molalla River SD 35
Phone:	(503)829-6133
Website:	http://molallarivms.ss4.sharpschool.com/
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	531
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	27.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	351
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

Grade 6 191

Grade 7 181

Grade 8 159