Enrollment
368
Oregon · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
21.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.5:1
vs 17.6:1 Oregon avg
-1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
21.3%
vs 52.8% Oregon avg
-60% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Meridian Creek Middle School compares with Oregon and U.S. medians
What stands out at Meridian Creek Middle School
Meridian Creek Middle School is a mid-sized middle school in Wilsonville, Oregon, enrolling 368 students.
At 17.5:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Oregon median, within a few percentage points of the 17.6:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 21.3% free-meal eligibility runs 60% below the Oregon average.
With 368 students, its enrollment sits close to the Oregon median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,273 scored Oregon schools.
Among 186 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Oregon schools statewide, it ranks #147, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (64%) and Hispanic or Latino (22%) (diversity index 54/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 368 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 37.2% 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 Wilsonville's middle schools, it stands alongside Inza R Wood Middle School (441 students): Meridian Creek Middle School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (17.5:1 vs 15.2:1).
West Linn-Wilsonville Sd 3j also operates West Linn High School (1,809 students) and Wilsonville High School (1,258 students) alongside Meridian 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 Meridian Creek Middle School compares
Meridian 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for West Linn-Wilsonville Sd 3j, which includes Meridian 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 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
- 1,809
- 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 Wilsonville
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 (~368 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.5:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Meridian Creek Middle School a good school?
Meridian Creek Middle School earns 33/100 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 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.
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