For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 724 students in 97038, OR.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 97038, OR are Molalla River Academy and Molalla River Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 97038 have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Oregon public middle school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 45% statewide average). Middle schools in 97038, OR have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Oregon public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Oregon public middle school average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Best 97038, OR Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Molalla River Academy
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
16897 S Callahan Rd
Molalla, OR 97038
(503) 829-6672
Molalla, OR 97038
(503) 829-6672
Gr: K-8 | 213 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #22.
Molalla River Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
318 Leroy
Molalla, OR 97038
(503) 829-6133
Molalla, OR 97038
(503) 829-6133
Gr: 6-8 | 511 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
97038, Oregon Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
39214 South Sawtell Rd
Molalla, OR 97038
(503) 829-8986
Molalla, OR 97038
(503) 829-8986
Gr: K-5
Renaissance Public Academy (Closed 2024)
Charter School
39214 S Sawtell Rd
Molalla, OR 97038
(503) 759-7002
Molalla, OR 97038
(503) 759-7002
Gr: 3-12 | 55 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 97038, OR?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 97038, OR include Molalla River Academy and Molalla River Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 97038?
2 public middle schools are located in 97038.
What is the racial composition of students in 97038?
97038 public middle schools minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Oregon public middle schools average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
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