Enrollment
470
Oregon · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Tualatin, OR
Athey Creek Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Athey Creek Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 411317000056
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 53
📋 Attendance 12
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Athey Creek Middle School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Oregon median.
- #1 of 7
- public schools in Tualatin · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.7:1
- students per teacher
- 7.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Athey Creek Middle School has class sizes near the Oregon median. Computed live against every Oregon school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Athey Creek Middle School ranks #1 of 7 public schools in Tualatin, OR.
School address
District: West Linn-Wilsonville Sd 3j · Oregon
NCES ID 411317000056 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
30.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.7:1
vs 17.6:1 Oregon avg
-11% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
7.2%
vs 52.8% Oregon avg
-86% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Athey Creek Middle School compares with Oregon and U.S. medians
What stands out at Athey Creek Middle School
Athey Creek Middle School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized middle school in Tualatin, Oregon, enrolling 470 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 15.7:1 puts it in the smaller third of Oregon schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 7.2% free-meal eligibility runs 86% below the Oregon average.
Enrollment of 470 puts it in the larger third of Oregon schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,273 scored Oregon schools.
Against 85 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #42.
Its student body is led by White (78%) and Two or More (10%) (diversity index 37/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 235 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 35.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding West Linn-Wilsonville Sd 3j spends $13,465 per pupil, 26% below the Oregon average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Tualatin's middle schools, it stands alongside Hazelbrook Middle School (792 students): Athey Creek Middle School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (15.7:1 vs 15.5:1).
West Linn-Wilsonville Sd 3j also operates West Linn High School (1,809 students) and Wilsonville High School (1,258 students) alongside Athey Creek Middle School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Athey Creek Middle School compares
Athey Creek Middle School on the metrics families compare, against Oregon and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Oregon | Oregon avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.7:1 | ▼ 11% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 7.2% | ▼ 86% | 52.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 470 | top 27% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.7:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
470
Bigger than 58% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
7.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 86% below the Oregon average of 52.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.7:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 34% in Oregon - lower ratio than 66% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
35.1%
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
$13,465
per pupil, district-wide
- below Oregon avg of $18,086
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 235 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
23
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 78.2%
Two or More 9.6%
Hispanic or Latino 9.0%
Asian 1.9%
African American 1.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 78.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 37.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 37.1, Athey Creek Middle School is less mixed than the Oregon school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for West Linn-Wilsonville Sd 3j, which includes Athey Creek Middle School.
$13,465
Per student
-26%
vs Oregon
Avg $18,086
-19%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 50.1%
State 46.8%
Federal 3.1%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Athey Creek Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Linn High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wilsonville High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rosemont Ridge Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Boeckman Creek Primary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lowrie Primary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Athey Creek Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,809
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 1,258
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 699
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 488
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 482
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Similar middle schools in Tualatin
1 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Oregon, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~470 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.7:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Athey Creek Middle School
How many students attend Athey Creek Middle School?
Athey Creek Middle School has 470 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Tualatin, OR.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Athey Creek Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Athey Creek Middle School is 15.7:1, which is 11% lower than the Oregon average of 17.6:1 and 0% 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 Athey Creek Middle School?
7.2% of students at Athey Creek Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Oregon average of 52.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Athey Creek Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Athey Creek Middle School is White at 78.2% of enrollment, in Tualatin, OR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Athey Creek Middle School?
Athey Creek Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Athey Creek Middle School rank among public schools in Tualatin?
By Resource Investment Index, Athey Creek Middle School ranks #1 of 7 public schools in Tualatin, 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 Tualatin on the city page.
Is Athey Creek Middle School a good school?
Athey Creek Middle School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Oregon median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in West Linn-Wilsonville Sd 3j?
Besides Athey Creek Middle School, West Linn-Wilsonville Sd 3j also operates West Linn High School (1,809 students), Wilsonville High School (1,258 students), and Rosemont Ridge Middle School (699 students). See the West Linn-Wilsonville Sd 3j district page for the complete list.
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