Alder Creek Middle School

www.nclack.k12.or.us/Domain/1080

846 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Alder Creek Middle School, located in Milwaukie, Oregon, is a key secondary education institution within the North Clackamas School District. Serving students in the middle school grades, the campus focuses on fostering a supportive learning environment that bridges the gap between elementary and high school. The school is dedicated to academic excellence, social-emotional development, and preparing students to be responsible, engaged members of their community.

The school’s curriculum is designed to challenge students through a variety of core subjects, including language arts, mathematics, science, and social studies, complemented by diverse elective offerings. Beyond the classroom, Alder Creek emphasizes the importance of inclusivity and student participation, encouraging involvement in extracurricular activities, sports, and clubs. By leveraging district resources and maintaining a strong connection with families, Alder Creek Middle School strives to cultivate a safe, collaborative atmosphere where every student is encouraged to achieve their personal best.

846

Total Students

47.4

Full-Time Teachers

17.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

56.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Alder Creek Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	469
Hispanic	258
Black	13
Asian	19
Two or More	65
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	5

White
469 (56.5 %)
Hispanic
258 (31.1 %)
Two or More
65 (7.8 %)
Asian
19 (2.3 %)
Black
13 (1.6 %)
Pacific Islander
5 (0.6 %)
American Indian
1 (0.1 %)

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:	North Clackamas SD 12
Phone:	(503)353-5700
Website:	http://www.nclack.k12.or.us/Domain/1080
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	846
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	47.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	478
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 6 284

Grade 7 295

Grade 8 267