Alder Creek Middle School vs Clackamas Middle College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Oregon, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Alder Creek Middle School
Milwaukie · Public middle · Grades 6–8
810 students
Clackamas Middle College
Happy Valley · Charter high · Grades 9–12
305 students
| Measure | Alder Creek Middle School Milwaukie, Oregon | Clackamas Middle College Happy Valley, Oregon |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 40 Lower 50% | 49 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #104 of 208 | #62 of 215 |
| National rank | #9800 of 15,369 | #8758 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 810 | 305 |
| Enrollment | 810 | 305 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 59% | – |
| Students per teacher | 18.0 | 43.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 48% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 34% | 32% |
| city | Milwaukie | Happy Valley |
| state | Oregon | Oregon |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Clackamas Middle College scores higher on the Success Index (US) (48.5 vs 40.0).
- •Alder Creek Middle School does better on math proficiency (34% vs 32%).
- •Clackamas Middle College does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 48%).
- •Alder Creek Middle School does better on students per teacher (18.0 vs 43.6).
- •Alder Creek Middle School is the larger school with 810 students compared with 305.
- •Alder Creek Middle School is a public school while Clackamas Middle College is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Alder Creek Middle School better than Clackamas Middle College?
On the Success Index (US), Clackamas Middle College ranks higher (48.5 vs 40.0 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Alder Creek Middle School and Clackamas Middle College?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Milwaukie and Happy Valley in Oregon.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Alder Creek Middle School: 810. Clackamas Middle College: 305. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Alder Creek Middle School and Clackamas Middle College rank in Oregon?
Alder Creek Middle School is 104th of 208 and Clackamas Middle College is 62nd of 215 among middle schools in Oregon on the 2025 Success Index (US).