Alder Creek Middle School

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 54 out of 140 school districts in Oregon and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Alder Creek Middle School consistently underperforms compared to the North Clackamas School District and the state of Oregon in standardized test scores across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, only 15.5% of 8th-grade students were proficient or better in OSAS/Mathematics, compared to 24.5% for the district and 26.4% for the state. The school has a low statewide ranking, placing in the bottom half of Oregon middle schools for the past several years, and struggles to support the academic achievement of various student subgroups, ranking in the bottom 10% for Hispanic students and the bottom 3% for special education students.

When comparing Alder Creek Middle School to nearby schools within the North Clackamas School District, it is clear that the school is underperforming. For example, Happy Valley Middle School and Rock Creek Middle School consistently outperform Alder Creek Middle School in academic achievement and statewide rankings. Despite having a relatively high per-student spending of $21,775 for the 2021-2022 school year and a lower student-teacher ratio of 17.8 for the 2022-2023 school year, these resources do not seem to translate into improved academic outcomes for the students.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 13801 SE Webster Rd
       Milwaukie, OR  97267-1998


(503) 353-5700

District: North Clackamas School District 12

SchoolDigger Rank:
319th of 371 Oregon Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $22,058 Help


Students who attend Alder Creek Middle School usually attend:

High:    Putnam High School

Feeder schools for Alder Creek Middle School:

Elementary:    Bilquist Elementary School
    Oak Grove Elementary
    Riverside Elementary School
    View Acres Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  17.8 Help
Number of students:  846

Racial breakdown:

White:
55.4%
Hispanic:
30.5%
Two or more races:
7.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  48.8% Help


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Compare Details Alder Creek Middle School ranks worse than 86% of middle schools in Oregon. It also ranks last among 4 ranked middle schools in the North Clackamas School District 12. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 18.41. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (55.4%), Hispanic (30.5%), two or more races (7.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 48.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Alder Creek Middle School is 17.8, which is the 2nd best among 4 middle schools in the North Clackamas School District 12. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Alder Creek Middle School is $22,058, which is the 2nd highest among 4 middle schools in the North Clackamas School District 12.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Alder Creek Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Alder Creek Middle School 319th of 371 Oregon public middle schools. (See Alder Creek Middle School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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North Clackamas School District 12:

SchoolDigger ranks North Clackamas School District 12 54th of 140 Oregon school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Alder Creek Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Alder Creek Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 49.10 138th 270 48.9%
2005 55.88 111th 271 59.0%
2006 43.81 165th 285 42.1%
2007 48.44 165th 295 44.1%
2008 40.97 208th 315 34.0%
2009 47.71 177th 323 45.2%
2010 52.76 170th 343 50.4%
2011 43.05 229th 357 35.9%
2012 30.69 318th 395 19.5%
2013 27.07 301st 377 20.2%
2014 33.17 276th 382 27.7%
2015 41.48 231st 381 39.4%
2016 34.63 273rd 383 28.7%
2017 29.01 283rd 382 25.9%
2018 46.22 201st 384 47.7%
2019 37.57 241st 379 36.4%
2022 27.91 265th 367 27.8%
2023 22.44 305th 380 19.7%
2024 18.41 319th 371 14.0%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Alder Creek Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 42.71 81st 137 40.9%
2019 27.73 85th 115 26.1%
2022 39.43 63rd 110 42.7%
2023 27.43 88th 114 22.8%
2024 25.43 99th 125 20.8%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Alder Creek Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 27.25 43rd 46 6.5%
2019 26.71 25th 29 13.8%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Alder Creek Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 45.74 79th 206 61.7%
2019 44.33 58th 156 62.8%
2022 26.55 124th 143 13.3%
2023 35.07 96th 150 36.0%
2024 17.85 152nd 153 0.7%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Alder Creek Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 40.54 195th 325 40.0%
2019 33.85 192nd 282 31.9%
2022 28.05 261st 364 28.3%
2023 15.07 293rd 312 6.1%
2024 23.55 208th 244 14.8%
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Rank History for Female students at Alder Creek Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 46.48 189th 342 44.7%
2019 34.30 196th 277 29.2%
2022 27.47 237th 310 23.5%
2023 20.33 275th 323 14.9%
2024 20.62 264th 313 15.7%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Alder Creek Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 40.30 69th 93 25.8%
2023 40.04 77th 103 25.2%
2024 17.66 95th 103 7.8%
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Rank History for Male students at Alder Creek Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 43.94 193rd 341 43.4%
2019 37.10 186th 291 36.1%
2022 29.36 219th 312 29.8%
2023 24.54 254th 318 20.1%
2024 17.40 290th 323 10.2%
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Rank History for Asian students at Alder Creek Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 13.36 35th 39 10.3%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Alder Creek Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 39.53 131st 210 37.6%
2019 40.88 108th 191 43.5%
2022 26.27 156th 194 19.6%
2023 12.48 200th 201 0.5%
2024 15.42 189th 196 3.6%
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Rank History for White students at Alder Creek Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 48.53 181st 357 49.3%
2019 39.56 216th 344 37.2%
2022 29.27 260th 355 26.8%
2023 27.96 271st 360 24.7%
2024 20.17 287th 349 17.8%
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Data source: test scores: Oregon Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Oregon Department of Education

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Reviews:
by a student
Friday, November 8, 2019

Open Quote I'm a student and the school literally babys us and the sk called great principal sacred the kids and makes them feel uncomfortable. He litterly looks us up and down. The science teachers as a whole are not that good. They wont let you go to your lockers during lunch no matter what. For females its hard to deal with monthly problems. The teacher have reduced their bathroom passes to almost non existent and in my math classroom ni matter what I say I wont be allowed to go and plug the flow. This school is basically elementary school with taller kids. Place sucks and offers no support for life, exept maybe making sure that you are accustomed to being the target of bullying. The staff wont do anything if you tell them, but will get made when a pencil is taken, but not by the racial slurs and homophobic language that's spoken all the time. This school deserves less then one star honestly Close Quote


by a parent
Thursday, April 25, 2019

Open Quote My daughter is in 6th grade this year and Alder Creek has been great. We have a new principal, that is wonderful, and the teachers have been amazing. I had heard negative things in the past, so I was worried, but my experience has been very positive. I think middle school is a hard time for kids, so maybe that's where some of the negativity come from. Close Quote


by a parent
Wednesday, April 10, 2019

Open Quote We have a new Principal this year, and he has made huge gains in building our school community. I'm very impressed with the teachers and staff. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Alder Creek Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2002 646 7 24 23 9 n/a n/a 132 841
2003 646 7 24 23 9 n/a n/a 132 841
2004 636 10 28 74 9 n/a n/a 70 827
2005 627 12 26 88 12 n/a n/a 37 802
2006 568 19 29 82 11 n/a n/a 0 709
2007 558 23 17 96 9 n/a n/a 17 720
2008 519 11 15 92 14 n/a n/a 40 691
2009 513 10 17 76 14 n/a n/a 51 681
2010 557 11 10 84 7 n/a n/a 28 697
2011 531 15 7 113 7 4 35 0 712
2012 742 23 14 190 13 7 58 0 1047
2013 715 22 14 189 12 3 53 0 1008
2014 736 19 17 206 8 3 47 0 1036
2015 674 15 23 227 8 2 50 0 999
2016 654 13 26 227 9 6 53 0 988
2017 619 13 28 233 11 5 63 0 972
2018 603 12 21 230 9 6 78 0 959
2019 588 15 23 237 11 5 78 1 958
2020 606 18 20 252 7 5 75 2 985
2021 518 15 20 240 5 2 70 2 872
2022 496 16 18 242 2 4 56 6 840
2023 469 13 19 258 1 5 65 16 846

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Alder Creek Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2002 841 39.0 21.6 39.5
2003 841 39.0 21.6 39.5
2004 827 42.4 19.5 43.7
2005 802 40.3 19.9 35.8
2006 709 39.0 18.2 37.7
2007 720 37.7 19.1 41.1
2008 691 37.2 18.6 45.2
2009 681 37.3 18.2 44.1
2010 697 35.6 19.5 44.5
2011 712 36.7 19.3 48.5
2012 1047 42.3 24.7 52.7
2013 1008 43.8 22.9 56.1
2014 1036 45.1 22.9 54.5
2015 999 45.0 22.2 54.8
2016 988 47.0 21.0 48.4
2017 972 51.0 19.0 46.8
2018 959 48.9 19.6 46.8
2019 958 48.5 19.7 43.5
2020 985 51.0 19.3 46
2021 872 50.5 17.2 n/a
2022 840 47.8 17.5 n/a
2023 846 47.3 17.8 48.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Alder Creek Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2002 841 39.0 21.6 39.5
2003 841 39.0 21.6 39.5
2004 827 42.4 19.5 43.7
2005 802 40.3 19.9 35.8
2006 709 39.0 18.2 37.7
2007 720 37.7 19.1 41.1
2008 691 37.2 18.6 45.2
2009 681 37.3 18.2 44.1
2010 697 35.6 19.5 44.5
2011 712 36.7 19.3 48.5
2012 1047 42.3 24.7 52.7
2013 1008 43.8 22.9 56.1
2014 1036 45.1 22.9 54.5
2015 999 45.0 22.2 54.8
2016 988 47.0 21.0 48.4
2017 972 51.0 19.0 46.8
2018 959 48.9 19.6 46.8
2019 958 48.5 19.7 43.5
2020 985 51.0 19.3 46
2021 872 50.5 17.2 n/a
2022 840 47.8 17.5 n/a
2023 846 47.3 17.8 48.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Alder Creek Middle School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 n/a n/a $15,698
2020 n/a n/a $16,397
2021 n/a n/a $20,237
2022 $937 (4.3%) $20,839 (95.7%) $21,775
2023 $1,501 (6.8%) $20,557 (93.2%) $22,058

Data source: Oregon Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Alder Creek Middle School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 241st of 379 Middle schoolsRanks 305th of 380 Middle schools
 16.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Alder Creek Middle School)48.233.2
 15%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (North Clackamas School District 12)53.840.2
 13.6%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Oregon)51.541
 10.5%
6th Grade Mathematics (Alder Creek Middle School)32.221.4
 10.8%
   6th Grade Mathematics (North Clackamas School District 12)4127.3
 13.7%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Oregon)37.128.1
 9%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Alder Creek Middle School)48.522.2
 26.3%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (North Clackamas School District 12)58.238.4
 19.8%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Oregon)54.943.8
 11.1%
7th Grade Mathematics (Alder Creek Middle School)32.916.3
 16.6%
   7th Grade Mathematics (North Clackamas School District 12)48.432.4
 16%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Oregon)40.129.6
 10.5%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Alder Creek Middle School)47.225.9
 21.3%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (North Clackamas School District 12)52.237.6
 14.6%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Oregon)53.241.9
 11.3%
8th Grade Mathematics (Alder Creek Middle School)3714.3
 22.7%
   8th Grade Mathematics (North Clackamas School District 12)43.130.5
 12.6%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Oregon)38.325.5
 12.8%
8th Grade Science (Alder Creek Middle School)29.919.9
 10%
   8th Grade Science (North Clackamas School District 12)37.225.7
 11.5%
   8th Grade Science (Oregon)37.526
 11.5%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students958846
 11.7%
African American1513
 13.3%
American Indian111
 90.9%
Asian2319
 17.4%
Hispanic237258
 8.9%
Pacific Islander55
White588469
 20.2%
Two or More Races7865
 16.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients43.5%48.8%
 5.3%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Alder Creek Middle School

Alder Creek Middle School ranks in the bottom 14.0% of Oregon middle schools.

Students who attend Alder Creek Middle School usually go on to attend Putnam High School

Students at Alder Creek Middle School are 55% White, 30% Hispanic, 8% Two or more races, 2% Asian, 2% Not Specified, 2% African American.

In the 2022-23 school year, 846 students attended Alder Creek Middle School.


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