Alder Creek Middle

Tahoe-Truckee Unified
10931 Alder Dr.
Truckee, CA 96161
538 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
Alder Creek Middle School, located in Truckee, California, serves as a key educational institution within the Tahoe Truckee Unified School District. Nestled in a scenic mountain environment, the school focuses on providing a comprehensive middle school experience that bridges the transition from elementary to high school. The curriculum is designed to challenge students academically while fostering personal growth, independence, and critical thinking skills during these formative adolescent years.

Beyond its core academic offerings, Alder Creek Middle School emphasizes a well-rounded education by integrating technology, extracurricular activities, and a strong sense of community. The school prides itself on maintaining a supportive culture that encourages student participation in various sports, arts, and clubs, helping to build a collaborative environment. By leveraging its unique location and district resources, Alder Creek strives to prepare its students to become responsible, engaged citizens equipped with the skills necessary for future success in high school and beyond.
538
Total Students
26.3
Full-Time Teachers
20.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
29.6%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    343 (63.8 %)
  • Hispanic
    167 (31.0 %)
  • Two or More
    26 (4.8 %)
  • Asian
    1 (0.2 %)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.2 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Middle School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: N/A
District: Tahoe-Truckee Unified
Phone: (530)582-2750
Website: http://acms.ttusd.org/pages/alder_creek_middle_school
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 538
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 26.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 20.4
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 142
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 17

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Grade 6 168
Grade 7 170
Grade 8 200
Gender Ratio