Meridian Creek Middle School

www.mcms.wlwv.k12.or.us

395 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Meridian Creek Middle School, located in Wilsonville, Oregon, is a prominent school within the West Linn-Wilsonville School District. Serving students in grades 6 through 8, the school is known for its modern facility and a commitment to fostering a collaborative, student-centered learning environment. The school emphasizes a comprehensive academic curriculum designed to prepare students for high school, while also placing a strong focus on social-emotional development and community engagement.

The school community prides itself on its inclusive culture, which encourages students to explore their interests through a variety of elective courses, extracurricular activities, and athletics. By prioritizing clear communication between staff, families, and the wider Wilsonville community, Meridian Creek aims to support the "whole child" throughout the pivotal middle school years. Its location reflects the district's dedication to providing high-quality, accessible educational resources in a rapidly growing area of the Portland metropolitan region.

395

Total Students

21.2

Full-Time Teachers

18.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

40.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Meridian Creek Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	254
Hispanic	86
Black	5
Asian	20
Two or More	27
Pacific Islander	2

White
254 (64.5 %)
Hispanic
86 (21.8 %)
Two or More
27 (6.9 %)
Asian
20 (5.1 %)
Black
5 (1.3 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.5 %)

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:	West Linn-Wilsonville SD 3J
Phone:	(503)673-7450
Website:	http://www.mcms.wlwv.k12.or.us
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	395
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	21.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	158
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 6 116

Grade 7 142

Grade 8 137