- Enrollment
- 1,536
- Students per teacher
- 30.1:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Milwaukie, OR
Alder Creek Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Alder Creek Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 410883004189
👥 S:T ratio 31
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Alder Creek Middle School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Oregon median.
- #10 of 17
- public schools in Milwaukie · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.2:1
- students per teacher
- 42.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Alder Creek Middle School has class sizes near the Oregon median. Computed live against every Oregon school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Alder Creek Middle School ranks #10 of 17 public schools in Milwaukie, OR.
School address
District: North Clackamas Sd 12 · Oregon
NCES ID 410883004189 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-15 students YoY
Alder Creek Middle School held near 831 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-15 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 47.4 → 44.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-15 students YoY 410883004189 · Milwaukie, OR Middle · MID · TRAD
810 enr · 17.2:1 · 42.6% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Adrienne C. Nelson High School (1,536 students)
Alder Creek Middle School held near 831 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-15 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 47.4 → 44.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Oregon schools → · Find another →
Alder Creek Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Adrienne C. Ne
Adrienne C. Nelson High School
1,536 students
- Clackamas High
Clackamas High School
1,280 students
- Happy Valley M
Happy Valley Middle School
1,158 students
- Putnam High Sc
Putnam High School
1,060 students
- Rock Creek Mid
Rock Creek Middle School
889 students
- This school
Alder Creek Middle School
810 students
What this shows Alder Creek Middle School reports 810 students on the CCD universe file.
How Alder Creek Middle School compares
Alder Creek Middle School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Oregon and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Oregon | Oregon avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.2:1 | ▼ 2% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 42.6% | ▼ 19% | 52.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 810 | top 9% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.2:1
Leaner classes than 29% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
810
Bigger than 86% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
42.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 19% below the Oregon average of 52.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.2:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 51% in Oregon - lower ratio than 49% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
52.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$15,025
per pupil, district-wide
- below Oregon avg of $21,075
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
20
in-school suspensions + 44 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 57.4%
Hispanic or Latino 31.8%
Two or More 5.8%
African American 2.4%
Asian 2.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 57.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.5, Alder Creek Middle School is more mixed than the Oregon school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for North Clackamas Sd 12 reports $15,025 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Alder Creek Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adrienne C. Nelson High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Clackamas High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Happy Valley Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Putnam High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rock Creek Middle School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Alder Creek Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,280
- Students per teacher
- 26.1:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 1,158
- Students per teacher
- 24.6:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 1,060
- Students per teacher
- 24.1:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 889
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Similar middle schools in Milwaukie
1 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~810 students)
Frequently asked questions about Alder Creek Middle School
How many students attend Alder Creek Middle School?
Alder Creek Middle School has 810 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Milwaukie, OR. CCD year-over-year: 846 (2022-23) → 831 (2023-24), nearly flat (-15).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Alder Creek Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Alder Creek Middle School is 17.2:1, which is 2% lower than the Oregon average of 17.6:1 and 10% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Alder Creek Middle School?
42.6% of students at Alder Creek Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Oregon average of 52.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Alder Creek Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Alder Creek Middle School is White at 57.4% of enrollment, in Milwaukie, OR. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Alder Creek Middle School?
Alder Creek Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Alder Creek Middle School rank among public schools in Milwaukie?
By Resource Investment Index, Alder Creek Middle School ranks #10 of 17 public schools in Milwaukie, OR. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Milwaukie on the city page.
What other schools are in North Clackamas Sd 12?
Besides Alder Creek Middle School, North Clackamas Sd 12 also operates Adrienne C. Nelson High School (1,536 students), Clackamas High School (1,280 students), and Happy Valley Middle School (1,158 students). See the North Clackamas Sd 12 district page for the complete list.