Summary:
Alder Creek Middle School is a public middle school located in Milwaukie, Oregon, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 846 students. The school is part of the North Clackamas School District, which is ranked 36 out of 139 school districts in Oregon and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Despite being part of a well-ranked district, Alder Creek Middle School consistently underperforms compared to the district and the state of Oregon in standardized test scores for English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science. For example, in the 2022-2023 school year, only 33.2% of 6th graders, 22.2% of 7th graders, and 25.9% of 8th graders were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the district averages of 40.2%, 38.4%, and 37.6%, respectively. The school has a low statewide ranking, consistently placing in the bottom half of Oregon middle schools, and struggles to support the academic achievement of several student subgroups, such as Hispanic, special education, and low-income students.
Alder Creek Middle School's academic performance and statewide ranking are significantly lower than those of nearby schools, such as Happy Valley Middle School and Rock Creek Middle School, which are also part of the North Clackamas School District. The school's racial diversity, with a higher percentage of Hispanic and multi-racial students, highlights the need to address potential achievement gaps and ensure equitable educational opportunities for all students. The data suggests that Alder Creek Middle School could benefit from targeted interventions and support to improve student outcomes, particularly in the areas of English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science.
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Detail:
Public 6-8
District:
North Clackamas School District 12
SchoolDigger Rank:
305th of 380 Oregon Middle Schools
Per Pupil Expenditures: $21,775
Students who attend Alder Creek Middle School usually attend:
Feeder schools for Alder Creek Middle School:
Student/teacher ratio: 17.8
Number of students: 846
Racial breakdown:
White:
55.4%
Hispanic:
30.5%
Two or more races:
7.7%
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Asian:
2.2%
Not Specified:
1.9%
African American:
1.5%
Pacific Islander:
0.6%
American Indian:
0.1%
Free/discounted lunch recipients: 48.8%
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