Enrollment
889
Oregon · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Clackamas, OR
Rock Creek Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Rock Creek Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 410883001379
👥 S:T ratio 21
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 23
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Rock Creek Middle School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% of Oregon schools.
- #5 of 6
- public schools in Clackamas · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.8:1
- large classes for Oregon
- 28.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Rock Creek Middle School has class sizes larger than 76% of Oregon schools. Computed live against every Oregon school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Rock Creek Middle School ranks #5 of 6 public schools in Clackamas, OR.
School address
District: North Clackamas Sd 12 · Oregon
NCES ID 410883001379 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
45.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.8:1
vs 17.6:1 Oregon avg
+12% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
28.7%
vs 52.8% Oregon avg
-46% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Rock Creek Middle School compares with Oregon and U.S. medians
What stands out at Rock Creek Middle School
Rock Creek Middle School is a large middle school in Clackamas, Oregon, enrolling 889 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 19.8:1 puts it in the larger third of Oregon schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 28.7% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Oregon, bigger than 93% of state schools at 889 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,273 scored Oregon schools.
Against 65 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #20.
Its student body is led by White (50%) and Asian (21%) (diversity index 67/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 30.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
North Clackamas Sd 12 also operates Adrienne C. Nelson High School (1,536 students) and Clackamas High School (1,280 students) alongside Rock 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 Rock Creek Middle School compares
Rock 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 | 19.8:1 | ▲ 12% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 28.7% | ▼ 46% | 52.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 889 | top 7% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.8:1
Leaner classes than 17% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
889
Bigger than 89% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
28.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 46% below the Oregon average of 52.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
19.8:1
students per teacher
- 12% above state mean
Top 76% in Oregon - lower ratio than 24% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
30.7%
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
$14,929
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
48
in-school suspensions + 32 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.4 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 50.3%
Asian 20.7%
Hispanic or Latino 16.4%
Two or More 8.6%
African American 3.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 50.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.9, Rock 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 North Clackamas Sd 12, which includes Rock Creek Middle School.
$14,929
Per student
-17%
vs Oregon
Avg $18,086
-10%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 46.9%
State 45.8%
Federal 7.4%
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 Rock Creek Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adrienne C. Nelson High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Clackamas High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Happy Valley Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Putnam High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Milwaukie High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Rock Creek Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,536
- Students per teacher
- 30.1:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- 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
- 874
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
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 (~889 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19.8:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Rock Creek Middle School
How many students attend Rock Creek Middle School?
Rock Creek Middle School has 889 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Clackamas, OR.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rock Creek Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Rock Creek Middle School is 19.8:1, which is 12% higher than the Oregon average of 17.6:1 and 26% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Rock Creek Middle School?
28.7% of students at Rock Creek Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Oregon average of 52.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Rock Creek Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Rock Creek Middle School is White at 50.3% of enrollment, in Clackamas, OR. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Rock Creek Middle School?
Rock Creek Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Rock Creek Middle School rank among public schools in Clackamas?
By Resource Investment Index, Rock Creek Middle School ranks #5 of 6 public schools in Clackamas, 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 Clackamas on the city page.
Is Rock Creek Middle School a good school?
Rock Creek Middle School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% of Oregon schools. 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 North Clackamas Sd 12?
Besides Rock 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.
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