- Enrollment
- 1,809
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Wilsonville, OR
Meridian Creek Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Meridian Creek Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 411317001851
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 26
📋 Attendance 7
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Meridian Creek Middle School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Oregon median.
- #1 of 6
- public schools in Wilsonville · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.5:1
- students per teacher
- 21.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Meridian Creek Middle School has class sizes near the Oregon median. Computed live against every Oregon school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Meridian Creek Middle School ranks #1 of 6 public schools in Wilsonville, OR.
School address
District: West Linn-Wilsonville Sd 3j · Oregon
NCES ID 411317001851 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
Meridian Creek Middle School held near 397 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 21.2 → 21.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+2 students YoY 411317001851 · Wilsonville, OR Middle · SMALL · TRAD
368 enr · 17.5:1 · 21.3% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: West Linn High School (1,809 students)
Meridian Creek Middle School held near 397 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount). Teacher FTE held 21.2 → 21.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Oregon schools → · Find another →
Meridian Creek Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- West Linn High
West Linn High School
1,809 students
- Wilsonville Hi
Wilsonville High School
1,258 students
- Rosemont Ridge 699
Rosemont Ridge Middle School
699 students
- Boeckman Creek 488
Boeckman Creek Primary School
488 students
- Lowrie Primary 482
Lowrie Primary School
482 students
- This school 368
Meridian Creek Middle School
368 students
What this shows Meridian Creek Middle School reports 368 students on the CCD universe file.
How Meridian Creek Middle School compares
Meridian 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 | 17.5:1 | ▼ 1% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 21.3% | ▼ 60% | 52.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 368 | top 44% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.5:1
Leaner classes than 27% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
368
Bigger than 42% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
21.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 60% 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
17.5:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 54% in Oregon - lower ratio than 46% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
37.2%
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
$15,867
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 368 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
30
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 63.8%
Hispanic or Latino 22.1%
Two or More 7.6%
Asian 4.6%
African American 0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 63.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.6, Meridian Creek Middle School is more mixed than the Oregon school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for West Linn-Wilsonville Sd 3j reports $15,867 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Meridian Creek Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Linn High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wilsonville High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rosemont Ridge Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Boeckman Creek Primary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lowrie Primary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Meridian Creek Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- 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 Wilsonville
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 (~368 students)
Frequently asked questions about Meridian Creek Middle School
How many students attend Meridian Creek Middle School?
Meridian Creek Middle School has 368 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Wilsonville, OR. CCD year-over-year: 395 (2022-23) → 397 (2023-24), nearly flat (+2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Meridian Creek Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Meridian Creek Middle School is 17.5:1, which is 1% lower than the Oregon average of 17.6:1 and 11% 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 Meridian Creek Middle School?
21.3% of students at Meridian Creek Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Oregon average of 52.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Meridian Creek Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Meridian Creek Middle School is White at 63.8% of enrollment, in Wilsonville, OR. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Meridian Creek Middle School?
Meridian Creek Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Meridian Creek Middle School rank among public schools in Wilsonville?
By Resource Investment Index, Meridian Creek Middle School ranks #1 of 6 public schools in Wilsonville, 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 Wilsonville on the city page.
What other schools are in West Linn-Wilsonville Sd 3j?
Besides Meridian 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.